Knox County juvenile center ends 3-year stint without license as reforms progress
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knox County Juvenile Board of Directors met on Tuesday to address leadership transitions and even news of an official license from the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services for the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Detention Center. Oversight of the facility was turned over to...
The fear, harassment and community surrounding Yik Yak at Maryville College
“Find your herd” – Yik Yak’s famous motto. But what happens to students when they do? Will the stampede of anonymous opinions run them into the ground, or encourage them to charge alongside the crowd? According to the official Yik Yak website, Yik Yak is an anonymous community app for college students that lets you...
Knoxville teen charged with DUI after Sevierville officer injured during chase, report says
SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Knoxville teen is facing a slew of charges after an officer was injured during a police chase early Sunday morning. According to an arrest report obtained by WVLT News, officers from several agencies began chasing a Honda Civic being driven at over 100 miles per hour by 18-year-old...
Powell man located after TBI issues Silver Alert
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said Deadrick Wayne Loveday has been located. The TBI thanked the public for helping spread the word. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for a 78-year-old man reported missing Tuesday afternoon. Deadrick Wayne Loveday was last seen near Stamps Lane...
First Alert Weather Day Issued as Heavy Rain Targets Huntsville, Florence and North Alabama...
HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA — A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for the Tennessee Valley as a large shield of heavy rainfall moves into North Alabama ahead of tomorrow morning’s commute. Radar imagery shows widespread rain expanding across Florence, Russellville, Athens, Decatur, and Huntsville, with additional bands...
City announces major renovations for historic World’s Fair Park Amphitheater
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The City of Knoxville announced major improvements coming to the historic World’s Fair Park Amphitheater. The city is replacing the tensile roof and adding an LED lighting system and a motorized stage curtain. Crews will also replace infrastructure near the amphitheater, including stormwater...
Uncle Nearest Founder Fawn Weaver Remains ‘Unbothered’ Despite Receivership, Calling It An ‘Attempted Robbery...
Founder Fawn Weaver remains “unbothered” despite challenges surrounding her whiskey brand Uncle Nearest.
Historic Giffin School to become affordable housing in South Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A historic South Knoxville school will be converted into affordable housing for families as part of a community redevelopment project. Officials broke ground Monday on Historic Giffin Square, which will preserve the 98-year-old Giffin Elementary School while creating 77 affordable...
Celebrate National Pizza Day with Baker Boy Pizza
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — It’s National Pizza Day, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with a slice (or two) from Baker Boy Pizza! This morning on Living East Tennessee, our own Noemy Sanchez stopped by Baker Boy for a live shot you won’t want to miss.
Proposed Tennessee legislation poses to end UT’s ability to grant tenure
The Tennessee General Assembly has proposed a bill that would end the ability for the University of Tennessee to grant any faculty members tenure status on or after July 1, 2026. This would not affect currently tenured faculty. The bill, Senate Bill 1838, was filed for introduction on Jan. 21, 2026.
