SmashCity Knoxville seized over unpaid state taxes, notice shows
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A Knoxville burger restaurant has closed with a notice posted on the property, stating that it was seized by the state over unpaid taxes. SmashCity Knoxville, located at 211 S. Central Street, has closed. A Tennessee State Government Seizure notice posted at the business shows that the...
New Chapman Highway stoplight solves an access issue for Kern’s Food Hall
Turning into Kern's Food Hall just got a whole lot easier. The stoplight on Chapman Highway that once served Burger Boys − just south of the Henley Street Bridge − has been reconfigured to address the difficulties drivers coming from downtown faced when trying to turn left into Kern's. Burger Boys owner Andre Bryant...
Woman still missing after leaving detention center in Knoxville nearly 40 years ago
A woman who was last seen after leaving the Knox County Detention Center is still missing after nearly four decades.
Autopsy report reveals Blount Co. deputy died of head injuries after pursuit crash
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The autopsy report for a Blount County Sheriff’s Office deputy who died in a December crash shows he died at the scene from head injuries. Deputy Justin Mowery died on Dec. 28 while trying to stop a motorcyclist driving recklessly. He was 30 years old.
This Tennessee Italian Restaurant Serves Spaghetti Worth Remembering
Some dishes linger in your memory long after the plate is cleared, and spaghetti done right is one of them. Altruda’s Italian Restaurant delivers that kind of lasting impression in Tennessee, focusing on comfort, balance, and patience. The sauce tastes slow-built, the pasta arrives properly cooked, and every bite...
Mild and sunny before rain returns for Valentine’s weekend
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - After a soggy start, the sunshine returns today with quiet weather sticking around for the remainder of the week. Heavy rain returns for the weekend. WEDNESDAY: The rain has cleared, giving way to mostly clear skies and sunshine. Highs not as warm, but still above average, topping out in the...
10News reporter takes on the slopes at Ober Mountain
Doesn't look like 10News reporter Sarah Oppmann will be taking on Black Diamonds anytime soon.
The Book Ball is ahead! Don’t miss it!
There’s nothing like getting lost in a good book. But even better is getting to become your favorite literary character! The Friends of the Library invite you to the inaugural Book Ball on Saturday, February 21, 6-10 p.m. at Lighthouse Knoxville (6800 Baum Drive). This magical evening celebrates stories,...
Knox County, TN: Residents Targeted in Court Warrant Scam
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Knox County, Tennessee – The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam in which callers threaten arrest to demand payment. According to the Sheriff’s Office, officials have seen a...
Iconic Knoxville Neon Sign – Mac Auto Loans
Since the spring of 2025, I’d seen the Mac Auto Loans neon sign sitting in a sign yard which I drove by often. Seeing it off in the distance as I zipped by for the last year is what prompted me to learn about the business and location of where it originally stood.

















