Weekly recap | Penn State softball found success in Tennessee Invitational
After Penn State’s successful undefeated weekend in the Sunshine State, the Nittany Lions traveled to Knoxville, Tennessee, for their fourth straight weekend series. The blue and white went 3-2 in Rocky Top, with tough losses in both of its matchups against No. 1 Tennessee. Penn State started its weekend...
Theotis Robinson to speak on Friday
The public is invited to hear Theotis Robinson speak at Bearden Rotary on Friday, March 6, noon at Bearden Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike. Lunch is optional for $20. As recounted in the Tennessee Encyclopedia, Theotis Robinson Jr. became the first black undergraduate to attend the University of Tennessee. From this...
12 No-Frills Steakhouses In Tennessee Where The Ribeye Stands Out Every Time
There’s something comforting about a steakhouse that keeps things simple. No flashy plating, no complicated menus, just a solid cut of beef cooked the way you like it and served without fuss. In towns big and small across Tennessee, these kinds of places continue to draw loyal crowds who...
Knox Heritage Broadens Impact with 2026 Community Preservation Grants
There are certain home repairs that feel easy to postpone. A little peeling paint. A porch rail that’s “still holding.” Gutters that are technically attached. Small things … until they aren’t. If your house is at least 50 years old — and in Knoxville, many...
Two Candidates For Governor, Knox County Mayor Address Greene County Lincoln Day Dinner Gathering
Two candidates for Tennessee Governor and the Knox County Mayor, on behalf of another, spoke at the annual Lincoln Day Dinner on Saturday at the General Morgan Inn in Greeneville. John Rose, Monty Fritts and Mayor Glenn Jacobs, on behalf of Marsha Blackburn, spoke during the annual fundraiser for the...
Painter says he’s still owed thousands after delayed payment from Knoxville apartments
A professional painter who operates a small business has been waiting since last summer to be paid for a big job he completed at a Knoxville apartment complex.
PHOTOS: ‘Significant damage’ after vehicle hits Panera Bread in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A vehicle hit a Panera Bread in Knoxville on Sunday causing “significant damage,” said Assistant Chief Mark Wilbanks with the Knoxville Fire Department said. According to the Knoxville Police Department, the driver said their foot slipped off the brake and accidentally hit the...
A 40-Year Knoxville Store Will Close in May, 54 Employees Impacted
Knoxville is soon to bid goodbye to a beloved shopping destination for books, music, and other physical media. McKay’s has decided to close the location this year, affecting 54 employees. The local workforce development board will oversee support services for employees. McKay’s to Close Doors After 40 Years in...
Deadly crash shuts down I-75 in Anderson County, Tennessee Highway Patrol says
ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - A deadly crash shut down a portion of I-75 in Anderson County Monday afternoon. The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office said just before 3 p.m. that the crash had shut down I-75 South near mile marker 125. Additionally, TDOT’s SmartWay traffic map said a separate crash on I-75 North shut...
TN ranked No. 8 in country for worst drivers
Some experts say the growth in Knoxville doesn't help that number.
