Man charged with evading arrest in Blount County deputy’s fatal crash
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A Lenoir City man was charged in connection to the death of Blount County Deputy Justin Mowery, who died in a crash while attempting to stop a motorcyclist. Dalton Bowman, 24, faces charges of felony charges of evading arrest that resulted in the death of a law enforcement officer and...
Wreaths Across America sets 2026 wreath pickup date
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Wreaths Across America has set its 2026 wreath pickup date. The announcement was made in a post on Facebook. The event will take place on Jan. 10. It will begin at 9 a.m. at the Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. The organization urges volunteers to bring pickup trucks...
Energy company starts next-gen nuclear facility with ultra-robust fuel
A new nuclear fuel plant rising in Tennessee is turning a once-esoteric technology into a cornerstone of the energy transition. By pairing a next-generation facility with what its backers call the most robust nuclear fuel on earth, the project is designed to prove that fission can be cleaner, safer, and more flexible...
Knoxville weather: Some areas will see a bit of much-needed rain Friday night into...
It was nice to have a quiet and near-seasonal start to 2026, but we will see some changes starting tonight. Clouds will increase across the area tonight, which will keep temperatures up just a bit. Most will only dip into the mid to upper 30s by daybreak Friday The clouds will remain rather thick through […]
‘Tennessee just wasn’t going to go there’ – The Vols are unlikely to land...
The Tennessee Vols are in the market for a transfer quarterback, but one of the names that's been connected to UT doesn't appear to be a realistic option for the program. Cincinnati transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby has immediate family in Knoxville. When news broke that he was planning to enter ...
WBB Preview: #23/22 Lady Vols at Auburn
No. 23/22 Tennessee (9-3, 1-0 SEC) travels to Auburn (11-4, 0-1 SEC) for a Sunday SEC matinee at Neville Arena. The Lady Vols and Tigers will tip off at 3 p.m. CT (4 p.m. ET) in a contest broadcast on SEC Network and carried on the Lady Vol Radio Network and SiriusXM Satellite Radio (Channels 210 or 190).
Oak Ridge celebrates New Year’s Eve with Atomic Ball drop
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (WATE) – The ball dropped at AK Bissel Park in Oak Ridge as part of a New Year’s Eve celebration put on by Free Medical Clinic of Oak Ridge. The event included live music, fireworks and the dropping of the Atomic Ball. Organizers said it would not be possible without the efforts […]
UT students track endangered mussels to better protect Tennessee waterways
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee’s rivers and streams are among the most biodiverse freshwater systems in the world, but one of their most important inhabitants is increasingly at risk. Freshwater mussels — often overlooked and endangered — play a critical role in filtering water across the country. Now, a...
Former Tennessee DB shows the Vols love after getting his revenge on Ohio State
A former Tennessee DB has avenged the CFP loss to Ohio State in 2024.
Oak Ridge Animal Shelter hosts ‘Black Friday’ each week to find homes for black...
Each Friday, the animal shelter cuts regular adoption fees in half for black cats and dogs to help them find a forever home.

















