10Investigates: Brides, new mothers say they’re out thousands after booking Knoxville doula, makeup artist
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Women across Tennessee and North Carolina say they were left heartbroken and out thousands of dollars just days before one of the most important moments of their lives. 10News spoke with six new mothers and brides who say they paid thousands of dollars to a Knoxville...
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs to be campaign treasurer in Blackburn’s run for governor
Following the announcement from Sen. Marsha Blackburn that she will seek to become Tennessee's first female governor, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs is set to join her campaign support staff.
Butch Wilmore, 1 of 9 astronauts to graduate from UT Space Institute, retires from...
Astronaut and University of Tennessee graduate Barry "Butch" Wilmore has announced his retirement from NASA. The news comes months after he and fellow Astronaut Suni Williams returned to Earth from a nine-month stay aboard the International Space Station that made world news.
‘Equivalent of nearly 26 Kindergarten classrooms’ | Data reveals reasons for infant deaths in...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - In 2021, data from the Tennessee Department of Health reveals 505 babies died in the state before their first birthday. The department states “that’s the equivalent of nearly 26 kindergarten classrooms.”. The number held largely steady in 2022; the state’s Child Fatality 2024 report...
Investigation underway after sign at Knoxville church damaged
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — An investigation is underway after a sign in a church parking lot was damaged. On July 15 at 7:48 p.m., Knox County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church for a report about a hit and run. On the scene, officers found the sign in the front parking lot […]
Journey Back in Time: The Story of the Elijah Oliver Cabin in Cades Cove
Elijah Oliver Cabin | Cades Cove, Blount County, TN | Built c. 1866. If you’ve ever walked the winding trail to the Elijah Oliver Cabin in Cades Cove, you know it feels like stepping into another time. Tucked in a quiet hollow off the main loop road, this historic homestead tells the story of a resilient mountain...
Proposed sales tax increase could help ease affordable housing crunch in Knoxville
Knoxville voters will decide on a .5 percent sales tax increase on November 4 to fund housing and neighborhood projects. A list of projects released by Mayor Indya Kincannon said it would help build 1,000 units of affordable housing.
TWRA: Report of bears being intentionally fed in West Knoxville
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is urging people not to leave food out for wildlife, as it can attract bears.
Knox County Schools helps students in need with Clothing and Resource Center
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - When it’s the first day of school, students want to look their best. But some can’t always afford to. The Knox County Schools district is helping families with that. The district’s Clothing and Resource Center almost feels like a clothing store. Shirts, pants,...
PETA brings an animatronic bear to Pigeon Forge to warn people away from Three...
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — The Three Bears General Store is home to twin bears, River and Daisy. Every day, people stop by the store to shop or see the bears. Animal rights group PETA has been working for years to get bears from the store released. They're now calling for the twins to be placed into a sanctuary.
