Chestnut Ridge subdivision without power after crash in Lenoir City
LENOIR CITY, Tenn. (WATE) — A crash in Lenoir City left over 100 homes without power Monday morning according to the Lenoir City Utilities Board. LCUB posted about the crash around 5:30 a.m. saying that the outage was isolated to the Chestnut Ridge Subdivision. As of 6:50 a.m., the outage map on its website shows […]
JROTC History Project Uncovers School’s Unique World War II Background
The banners have been displayed for years at Central High School in Knoxville, Tennessee, a small tribute to alumni who had given so much to preserve freedom in World War II . The two banners include 49 stars with names sewn meticulously on the fabric of all the young graduates from Central who had lost their lives...
AAA: Gas prices in Tennessee continue to fall
The average price of gas in Tennessee fell to $2.564, said AAA – The Auto Club Group.
Mothers gather in Knoxville for wreath event honoring children lost to gun violence
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Mothers from across Knoxville came together this weekend for an annual wreath-making event designed to honor children lost and provide support for families living with grief. The 10th Annual Wreath Event, hosted by Moms Demand Action and held at the Emerald Youth Haslam-Sansom Ministry...
Decorate a gingerbread house and meet Santa at Kern’s food hall
Kern’s Bakery is serving up seasonal fun with its first-ever Winter Wonderland Market between now and Christmas. Each weekend and Wednesday through Dec. 21, Kern’s will host special holiday activities for families, including decorating gingerbread houses, movies, Christmas craft classes and chances to meet Santa....
Rock band announces tour stop in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A popular Texas-based rock band will be making a stop in Knoxville next year. Treaty Oak Revival will be bringing its West Texas Degenerate Tour to Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center on March 27. Joining the band will be special guests William Clark Green and...
New traffic light approved for Blount County intersection after deadly crash in July
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. — A new traffic signal has been approved for what many residents consider a dangerous intersection in Blount County. Tennessee Sen. Tom Hatcher said earlier this year that he was working with the Tennessee Department of Transportation to conduct a traffic study at the intersection of Brick Mill...
10 Tennessee Dinner Joints Everyone Loves Going Back To (And It’s No Secret Why)
Tennessee knows how to serve up memorable meals that keep folks coming back for seconds, thirds, and every special occasion in between. From Nashville’s bustling food scene to cozy spots in Knoxville and Murfreesboro, the Volunteer State has earned serious bragging rights when it comes to dinner destinations worth...
Gulfport Police Sergeant Charged with DUI in Gatlinburg During FBI Training Trip
A Gulfport, Mississippi Police Department sergeant found himself on the wrong side of the law in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, after being arrested on charges including driving under the influence. Joseph James Prine Jr. was pulled over while driving a cruiser equipped with emergency lights and carrying an open container of...
LIST: Knoxville’s most googled songs of 2025
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — What’s the catchy tune? From Alex Warren to “KPop Demon Hunters,” these are the songs that people in Knoxville searched for most on Google. While nationally, Taylor Swift dominated search engines with songs from her new album “The Life of a Showgirl,” searches in Knoxville were a little more...

















