Knoxville man pleads guilty in conspiracy bringing marijuana from California to Tennessee
A Knoxville man has been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to charges in connection to a multi-state drug trafficking investigation.
‘Stand with Olivia’ | Rescue asks public to support baby donkey recovering at UT...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A baby donkey is making strides toward recovery after an injury in January with the help of the University of Tennessee Large Animal Emergency Hospital and East Tennessee Miniature Horse and Donkey Rescue. Olivia, the donkey foal, suffered a back injury in January and could not...
Nuclear growth in Oak Ridge fuels hiring push
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (WVLT) - As East Tennessee’s nuclear energy sector continues to expand, Oak Ridge Associated Universities is bringing together lawmakers, industry leaders, trade unions, educators and community partners to focus on one of the region’s biggest challenges: building a workforce pipeline large enough to meet demand.
Knox Pride closes for the day after security incident with ‘armed individual’
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Knox Pride said they are closed on Thursday because there was a security incident with an 'armed individual' at its community and resource center. According to the Knoxville Police Department, officers responded to Sam Duff Memorial Park around 2 p.m. Wednesday and found a 47-year-old man who is believed to be unhoused sitting near the park bathrooms with two knives...
‘Stressful and traumatic’: Retired FBI executive calls for change after a sober DUI charge
A retired FBI executive says a minor fender bender near West Town Mall turned into a humiliating months-long ordeal after she was arrested for DUI, jailed, strip searched, and later cleared by lab tests showing no alcohol or drugs in her system, according to a WVLT News investigation reported by Harry Sullivan.
Knoxville Grocery Prices: This Week’s Cheapest Stores
Knoxville shoppers are learning the hard way that where you grab your groceries can make or break your budget. A weekly price sweep of 23 everyday items across local stores found some basics running close to twice as much at one checkout line as at another. The widest spreads showed up on fresh meat and a few pantry staples, so a small switch in...
This Knoxville, TN Spot Serves Rattlesnake, Elk, and Other Wild Game
🕒: Mon-Thu: 5:00PM – 9:00PM; Fri-Sat: 5:00PM – 10:00PM; Sun: Closed. The identity of Knoxville’s Old City dining culture is anchored by the warm, sophisticated atmosphere and daring kitchen of Lonesome Dove Western Bistro. Located at 100 N Central St, this institution serves as a center...
Anderson County Veterans Invited to 10-Year Anniversary Breakfast in Clinton
Clinton, TN – Veterans from across Anderson County are invited to gather once again for a special community Veterans Breakfast honoring those who have served our country. The monthly breakfast, hosted by Anderson County citizens, will celebrate its 10-year anniversary on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Clinton Community Center, located at 101 South Hicks Street in Clinton.
Cattywampus Parade & Block Party returns to Suttree Landing Park
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A unique parade and community event is returning to Suttree Landing Park in South Knoxville later this month. The ninth annual Cattywampus Parade & Block Party will take place Sunday, May 17. The New Orleans-inspired parade is free and open to all, with participants encouraged to bring their own puppets, masks, […]
Oak Ridge Council Weighs State Map Changes That Could Impact Anderson County
Oak Ridge leaders are drawing a hard line of their own on redistricting, unanimously approving a resolution Monday that opposes any congressional map that pulls Anderson and Roane counties out of Tennessee's Third Congressional District. City officials say that kind of shift could throw a wrench into federal energy projects, future investments and the way the region coordinates with its U.S. representative, just as...

















