Knox Pride Fest and Parade canceled for 2025: ‘It’s extremely upsetting’
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Knox Pride has canceled its 2025 Pride Fest and Parade in downtown Knoxville just days before it was supposed to take place. The free festival was scheduled to happen on October 3 and 4. In a video message on Facebook, John Camp, Knox Pride's executive director, said the annual event had to be...
Knoxville man accused of stabbing mother to death appears in court
Discussions surrounding the case of a Knoxville man accused of stabbing his mother and a cat to death resumed Tuesday morning in Judge Tammy M. Harrington’s court. Zachary Justin Hayes, 27, was arrested Sept. 9, 2023, and charged with aggravated burglary, then later criminal homicide, abuse of a corpse, and...
Three-year plan to reduce homelessness in Knoxville released
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knoxville-Knox County Office of Housing Stability (OHS) unveiled a strategic plan on Monday aimed at reducing homelessness and improving local community response system over the next three years. Specific milestones targeted in the three-year timeline include a 150% increase in the...
Rolling roadblocks on Alcoa Highway start Monday
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Transportation is warning drivers of rolling roadblocks on Alcoa Highway starting Monday. The rolling roadblocks will be between Woodson Drive and Cherokee Trail. The roadblocks will be intermittent everyday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The roadblocks will...
Maryville 9-year-old’s journey with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy sparks hope amid challenges
MARYVILLE, Tenn. — Nine-year-old Will Leko loves Pokémon, swimming and video games. His favorite titles include Yoshi’s Crafted World and Super Mario Odyssey. But Will is also living with something most children his age don’t face. When he was two years old, he was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. It is a...
Weapons manufacturing company bringing 72 jobs into Anderson County
Knoxville City Council withdraws vote to sell part of Chilhowee Park to Emerald Youth. During Tuesday’s meeting, Knoxville City Council members voted 5-4 in favor of withdrawing the sale entirely from the agenda. Updated: 5 hours ago. |. The box itself is located at the Karns Fire Department at...
New businesses booming in Farragut as population grows
FARRAGUT, Tenn. (WATE) — Franchises and locally-owned businesses are expanding to Farragut, with several new restaurants and retail stores opening this year. Snooty Patootie Boutique opened in July on Kingston Pike. Store Manager Cameron Craig said she’s the community has welcomed the new business. “I have noticed a...
Knoxville City Council withdraws vote on Chilhowee Park land sale
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Knoxville City Council has chosen to withdraw the vote of the sale of part of Chilhowee Park to the Emerald Youth Foundation. In their meeting Tuesday, people both for and against the sale of the part of the park gathered in anticipation of the vote. For some, the withdraw was...
Northbound lanes reopen on I-75 in Knoxville after major crash
Northbound traffic on I-75 in Knox County is being diverted following a major crash.
Traffic backed up for miles on I-75 North in Knox County after crash
The northbound side of the interstate was closed after a crash on Tuesday afternoon.
