Tennessee Highway Patrol Announces January Sobriety Checkpoints
Troopers will be focused on identifying drivers who may be impaired or driving under the influence, while also ensuring the safety and rights of all motorists. Anderson County – U.S. 441 (Norris Freeway) at Foust Hollow Road. Knox County – State Route 33 (Maryville Pike) at Mount Olive Church...
Cades Cove Methodist, second-largest church in Cades Cove
The second-largest church in Cades Cove was the Methodist church, which was organized sometime around 1824. In 1840, the Methodist church built its first meeting house, which was a log structure. The church used this building for more than 60 years. The seats were made of split puncheons set on...
Knoxville weather: A seasonal start to 2026
It has been a mostly sunny, cool, and dry end to 2025. In fact, we will end up with a rainfall deficit of more than five inches here in the Knoxville area. The weather looks quiet, dry, and crisp for any outdoor New Year’s Eve plans. The winds from this afternoon will get lighter after […]
Donor of Angora Frog Farm has died + Nolichucky cleanup
Mr. Arvin E. Brown passed away on December 30, 2025, at age 96. He and his wife, Sabra, raised their family in Powell and loved the community. Before her death in 2022, the couple teamed with Carol Evans of Legacy Parks Foundation to donate some 12 acres for the creation of what became the Angora Frog Farm.
Two dead after Tennessee Highway Patrol chase ends in Knoxville crash
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Tennessee Highway Patrol chase ended in a “serious crash” on Papermill Drive New Year’s Day, according to the Knoxville Police Department. It happened in the early hours of the morning. KPD Communication Manager Scott Erland said his department wasn’t involved in the chase and didn’t...
Ohio State Loses Coach to SEC Program After CFP Loss vs Miami
Ryan Day and Ohio State are having a rough 24 hours after losing the CFP to Miami and now a coach to a program in the SEC.
Maryville Alcoa Animal Rescue Center Dog of the Week: Tessa
When the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve, and everyone kissed their loved ones, big love was in the air. And whenever there is a cloud of big love, little Tessa appears! Tessa, a heeler and lovebug mix, had a blast materializing from party to party, sampling the snack platters, singing “Arf Lang Syne”, and...
Knoxville Habitat for Humanity builds on success with new neighborhood
Right now, yellow excavators and other heavy pieces of machinery are preparing land just off Asheville Highway in Strawberry Plains. Eventually, The Plains will be home to 74 families. Knoxville Habitat for Humanity has broken ground on its newest subdivision and has selected the first 10 families who will contribute...
Chad Kennedy Dead at 48
Chad Kennedy, founder of Kennedy Concepts and the visionary behind several popular East Tennessee restaurants, has passed away. Kennedy Concepts confirmed his death on Monday in a heartfelt Instagram post. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved founder, Chad Kennedy, on December 28,...
14 Tiny Tennessee Italian Restaurants Where Locals Swear The Pasta Tastes Like Nonna’s
Tennessee might be famous for barbecue, but tucked into its small towns and quiet neighborhoods are Italian restaurants that tell a very different story. I crisscrossed the Volunteer State chasing red sauce, fresh pasta, and recipes that feel like they were passed down through generations. These tiny spots do not...
