JJ’s That’s Awesome: Dolly Parton Has A Hospital Named After Her
Today, the AWESOME comes from Knoxville, Tennessee. For decades, Dolly Parton has quietly used her success to open doors for children — sending them books, funding research, and stepping in when families need help most. Now, that lifelong commitment has taken on a new and deeply personal form. The East Tennessee...
Mayo Garden Center to close its stores
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — After 148 years, Mayo Garden Center will close its stores. The family-owned business announced the decision on Facebook, citing changing business conditions and family circumstances. A public closing sale begins March 13. "We are deeply grateful to the friends and customers who have supported us...
‘A disaster waiting to happen’: East Tennessee drivers aren’t turning car lights on in...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - As spring inches closer, East Tennessee will see more spring rain showers which means a higher risk of car crashes. Driving in the rain can be challenging on its own, but poor visibility makes it even more dangerous. Many East Tennessee drivers reported to WVLT’s Olivia Calfee one particular...
Knoxville’s beloved McKay’s leaves behind a cultural legacy
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — McKay’s, the iconic Knoxville destination for used books and physical media, will permanently close its doors this May after more than four decades of business. The company announced on its website that the property on Papermill Drive has been sold. The store will stop accepting...
Knoxville City Council approves consideration to lower temperature threshold for warming and cooling centers
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Knoxville City Council discussed increased funding and support for warming and cooling centers, including a proposal to lower the temperature threshold for when those centers open, Tuesday evening. Currently, warming centers open when temperatures reach 25 degrees. Council Member Amelia...
Big Orange Caravan to hit Kingsport April 30th
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — Tennessee Athletics’ “Big Orange Caravan” presented by Pilot will roll into the Tri-Cities on April 30, bringing some of the university’s most recognizable faces to Kingsport. The statewide tour, a collaboration between Tennessee Athletics and the UT Knoxville Office of Alumni...
Clinton Highway crash concerns prompt increased police presence
ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - Residents near a stretch of Clinton Highway say the road has become increasingly dangerous. The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office is responding with increased patrol following a fatal crash and at least eight other collisions in the area. James Pruitt Jr., 21, died at Old...
As Bishop Stika is laid to rest, diocese admits depth of trouble he caused
In late 2022, during the height of the scrutiny faced by Diocese of Knoxville Bishop Richard Stika, high-ranking Catholic leaders paid a visit to see what the trouble was about. Publicly, the diocese never confirmed the apostolic visitation happened. When Knox News reported the event in early 2023 based on three...
East Tennessee Infant Sleep Deaths Soar As Knox Officials Sound Alarm
Knox County’s Regional Forensic Center is sounding a very public alarm after seeing a sharp rise in infant sleep-related deaths across East Tennessee. In a series of photos and stats shared on social media, the center says it is seeing more babies who died after sleeping with a loved one or in unsafe crib setups....
Breakout Games brings Monopoly to West Knoxville
The location gives you the chance to step inside the iconic game.
