Five charged in connection to Knoxville overdose death
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Five people were charged in connection with a woman’s overdose death in December 2024, the Knoxville Police Department said. A 35-year-old woman died from an overdose at a motel on East Magnolia Avenue in December 2024. Jasmine Thomas, 32, and Corey Etheredge, 39, were indicted on charges of...
Southwest Airlines launches McGhee Tyson flight service
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Southwest Airlines has officially begun flying through McGhee Tyson Airport in East Tennessee. Beginning on March 5, flyers with Southwest can fly daily from Knoxville to Nashville, Baltimore, Dallis, and Orlando. In April, Southwest will also be adding seasonal round-trip service to Denver...
Papermill Place (McKay’s) sells for $4.25M
The month of February seemed to go by in the blink of an eye! The last week of the month ended with 1,636 new documents added to Knox County’s land records. Trust deeds recording loans accounted for 353 of the total recordings valued at $147.79 million. The largest loan of the week, $24.77 million, was funded by TGC...
Knoxville Cranks Up The Heat With March Records On The Line
Wednesday is starting on the cool and mostly cloudy side in Knoxville, with readings settled in the mid‑50s across the valley. By this afternoon, though, the sun should punch through, pushing highs into the mid‑70s and delivering a day that feels a lot more like spring than early March. Southwest breezes will stiffen...
Young Reader’s Shelf: Dr. Seuss birthday with Green Eggs and Ham
The birthday of Mr. Theodor Seuss Geisel – or as he’s better known, Dr. Seuss was yesterday, March 2, and celebrated by thousands of school kids recreating one of his famous books, Green Eggs and Ham. Dr. Seuss Day has become a national tradition, and it has inspired many a school activity, including the creation of...
Movies and TV shows casting in Knoxville
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that...
Oak Ridge halts planning for potential development of 336-acre ED-6 tract
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (WATE) — The City of Oak Ridge is putting the public planning process regarding the potential development of 336 acres of federally-owned land on hold following discussions with the U.S. Department of Energy. The city government had been evaluating potential uses for the ED-6 parcel, a 336-acre tract...
Knoxville police ID man for questioning after woman injured in hit-and-run
(UPDATE) — According to the Knoxville Police Department, the man wanted for questioning in connection to a hit-and-run crash has been identified and arrested. Police identified him as James Faubion, 55 of Knoxville. He faces a charge of leaving the scene of an accident, KPD said. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE)...
Oak Ridge National Laboratory transforming abandoned coal mines into underground energy facilities
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Oak Ridge National Laboratory has announced it is working to transform abandoned coal mines to ensure access to safe and reliable energy. ORNL said the mines will be transformed into underground pumped storage hydropower (PSH), which could help strengthen the country’s electric grid. PSH...
Knoxville getting viral mac and cheese spot and more. Ever heard of Roni’s?
A recent wave of restaurant closings has settled as 2026 rolls on, and Knoxville has started seeing new concepts pop up across town. A viral mac and cheese restaurant is coming to Kern's Food Hall , while a Cuban bakery is expanding further west from Bearden to Cedar Bluff. The bakery will be just a few blocks away...
