New Tennessee laws taking effect Jan. 1 address social media access, domestic violence and...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Several new Tennessee laws will take effect Jan. 1, bringing changes aimed at protecting children online, increasing accountability for repeat domestic violence offenders and strengthening penalties related to DUI stops. One new law will require minors to have parental consent before creating a...
Rural Metro responds to Cedar Bluff house fire
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Officials with Rural Metro fire said they responded to a house fire around 6:00 a.m. Thursday morning. In a release RMF officials said they responded to a home in the 1200 block of Durham Road to find a second floor bedroom consumed by flames with some reaching into the attic.
Quilts of Valor awarded to veterans
TELLICO VILLAGE, Tenn. — In the midst of a frigid winter, four women sought warmth under the cover of hand-stitched labors of love that served as a thank you and a commemoration of their time serving in the United States military. For the women involved in every aspect, the designation means something a little...
Rooftop renderings and food pics introduce Jonathan’s Grille to Knoxville
New renderings from Nashville-based Jonathan’s Grille offer an early look at the upscale sports bar's plans to join the mix of restaurants opening around Covenant Health Park − the kind of private investment local leaders said would follow the publicly funded stadium . Jonathan's Grille has plans to occupy a new...
Knoxville’s ‘Dancing Blue Shirt Guy’ to compete on ‘Next Level Chef’ with Gordon Ramsay
KNOXVILLE, Tenn — Knoxvillians know him as the “Dancing Blue Shirt Guy,” the high-energy fan whose moves in the stands helped turn him into a local social media favorite. Now, Michael Galyean is taking that momentum somewhere new. Galyean recently announced he will be competing on the...
University of Tennessee Medical Center shares pictures of first baby born at UTMC in...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Just a few hours into the new year, the University of Tennessee Medical Center shared pictures of the first baby born at the hospital in 2026. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, UTMC shared a baby girl named Adeline was born early Thursday morning. They...
Movies and TV shows casting in Knoxville
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans 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...
Popular restaurant closing year after massive fire in Townsend
The restaurant moved to Alcoa and opened in March after a fire fully engulfed its building in Townsend in November 2024. On Wednesday, the restaurant announced its closure, saying it’s been a gathering spot for memories that will be carried for a lifetime. Today is our last day at...
Silver Alert: Missing woman’s vehicle spotted in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a Silver Alert for a missing woman whose vehicle was sighted in Knoxville Wednesday. Victoria Derusha, 61, is missing from Spring Hill. She was last seen on Christmas Day, and she last spoke with her family on Dec. 29, the TBI said. She is 5’2″ […]
Atomic ball drop, fireworks to mark New Year 2026 in Oak Ridge
Fireworks and an Atomic Ball drop will ring in New Year 2026 at A.K. Bissell Park in Oak Ridge - and you can enjoy the fun. The New Year's Eve Countdown gets underway at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the park. You can purchase food and drinks at the beer and wine garden and food trucks. Live entertainment from two bands begins...
