Knoxville TN

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 […]

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...

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.

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is urging people not to leave food out for wildlife, as it can attract bears.

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,...

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.

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. — Anderson County Sheriff Russell Barker has been honored as the 2025 Tennessee Sheriff of the Year by the Tennessee Sheriff’s Association. The award was presented during the Association’s annual convention held this week in Sevierville. Each year, the Tennessee Sheriff’s Association selects one...

To the Editor: Our daughter, Linda Coutant, a staff writer for the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) , has written an article on Oak Ridge’s Manhattan Project National Historical Site for the Association’s electronic distribution. The article is timed to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the...

Family celebrates the magic of a new baby one Taylor Swift era at a time. For the first year of her youngest daughter's life, a mother is dressing her in Taylor Swift album-inspired outfits. US meets with Putin as it tries to push end to war with Ukraine. Updated: 2...

Maryville may soon enter into another six settlement lawsuits against nationwide Opioid drug manufacturers and distributors following an approved amendment Tuesday night to Tennessee’s State-Subdivision Opioid Abatement Agreement. The amendment, which was presented to Maryville City Council members along with five...