What’s next for the hilltop hotel once billed as ‘exotic’ gathering place?
Since 1972, the former Hyatt Regency has been one of the most prominent peculiar features of the city's skyline. Part pyramid, part Contemporary Resort at Disney World (which opened the year before , interestingly enough), the concrete, trapezoidal structure has historically anchored the riverfront, although its use...
Seeking Vintage Cinema: The Quest for a Knoxville Film Club
In the city of Knoxville, a question has been raised about the existence of an active film club, particularly one that focuses on old movies from the 1920s to the 1970s. The question was posted on a social media platform, sparking a lively discussion among the community members.
Experts say scammers exploit Gen Z’s online activity, making them more likely to fall...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Experts say young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 are the new top targets for scammers. A recent study done by financial auditor Deloitte found Generation Z is three times more likely to fall for an online scam compared to Baby Boomers. Experts say...
PHOTOS: Northern lights seen over East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — After a strong geomagnetic storming last week boosted the potential for the northern lights to be visible in much of the continental U.S., the stunning phenomenon was captured by several 6 News viewers on Tuesday night.
First Presbyterian Church in Oak Ridge offers free Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 13
First Presbyterian Church of Oak Ridge's monthly community meal ministry known as the Welcome Table will provide a free, sit-down, Thanksgiving dinner between 5 and 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13, in the fellowship hall of the Sanctuary building, 1051 Oak Ridge Turnpike. Community guests and church members are invited...
‘Every one of them gets a great new chance’ | 17 dogs driven from...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - 17 dogs had a last minute change of plans and ended up in Knoxville on Monday in the middle of their journey to New York. The dogs were originally scheduled to be flown from Louisiana, but weather caused the flight to be canceled. “They called us....
Hundreds line Knoxville streets for 100th annual Veterans Day parade
Knoxville marked its 100th Veterans Day Parade on Tuesday, and hundreds of people lined the streets to honor those who have served our country.
‘How can you want less?’ | Retired teachers oppose plan to lower teaching degree...
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — Retired public school teachers are expressing strong opposition to a plan proposed by Tennessee’s speaker of the House that would allow teachers to enter the classroom with a two-year associate degree. Currently, teachers in the state must hold a four-year bachelor’s degree. “I...
FedEx grounds MD-11 fleet after fatal UPS crash, federal order
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Following the tragic crash of a UPS MD-11 cargo plane in Louisville on November 4, which resulted in 14 fatalities, FedEx has announced the grounding of its entire MD-11 fleet. The decision by FedEx comes ahead of a federal aviation order issued on Saturday, which mandates...
Knoxville surgeon is the first to offer minimally-invasive spine surgery in East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A Knoxville surgeon is the first person in East Tennessee to offer a type of spine surgery that is minimally-invasive, according to a release from the Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic. They said Dr. Benjamin Weisenthal has done more than two-dozen of these endoscopic spine surgeries as outpatient...

















