KPD: Unidentified woman’s body found in Augusta Quarry
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knoxville Police Department said officers were at Fort Dickerson Park to investigate after the body of an unidentified woman was found in Augusta Quarry on Thursday afternoon. KPD said officers responded around 4:30 p.m. to a report that a body was floating in the quarry....
KAT expanding bus routes, ride frequency in May
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Knoxville Area Transit is bringing more public transportation options to Knoxville in May, including more frequent service and special event shuttles, according to a release from KAT. Route updates. The company said it has enough staff to bring back 30-minute service frequency to Route 15: Woodlawn...
Oak Ridge Police Department Launches RSVP Program to Support Seniors and Vulnerable Residents
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (April 28, 2026) – The Oak Ridge Police Department is. introducing a new community-focused initiative aimed at enhancing the safety. and well-being of local seniors and vulnerable residents. The Resources for Senior and Vulnerable Persons (RSVP) Program, developed through the. department’s Volunteer in Police Services (VIPS)...
Power restored, road closed after crash in East Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A car crashed into a utility pole on South Castle Street and Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, causing a power outage Thursday, the Knoxville Fire Department said. By 2:15, the Knoxville Utilities Board’s power outage map indicated that power had been restored to the area. Earlier, KUB reported that around 75 […]
Knoxville man convicted in deadly wrong-way crash wants a new trial
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The driver convicted and sentenced to 27 years behind bars for killing two people in a wrong-way Pellissippi Parkway crash wants a new trial. Eduardo Deavila has filed a motion for a repeat trial, something that generally means he thinks his original trial was in error. A motion for a new trial, per Cornell, asks the court to invalidate a...
Woman’s home burns down months after neighbor’s fatal fire
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — After seeing her neighbors home catch on fire, one woman is reliving the unimaginable just a few months later, this time, it is her own home. Two months ago, a deadly house fire broke out on Bays Mountain Road. Four houses down, Gertrude Showers is left picking up the pieces […]
Chicago sandwich shop expanding into Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Chicago sandwich shop is expanding into Knoxville with four new stores. Potbelly Sandwiches got its start in 1977, and now it’s planning its first expansion into East Tennessee. Potbelly serves up toasted subs, wraps, soup and shakes. “We first got to know Potbelly during...
Knoxville McKay’s offering 50% off everything during final days of business
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - As Knoxville McKay’s enters it’s final days of business, the store has announced that all merchandise will be sold at 50% off. The store said it is no longer accepting incoming items, but will remain open for shopping through its last day of business on May 3.
Former Tennessee strength and conditioning coach hired at JPII
JPII has named former University of Tennessee strength and conditioning coach Michael Szerszen its Director of Strength and Sports Performance. Szerszen served as the interim and associate director of strength and conditioning for Tennessee athletics through 2017. He also worked with the University of Cincinnati, Eastern Michigan University, the United...
Robertsville Baptist Church celebrates 80 years in Oak Ridge
Robertsville Baptist Church will mark 80 years of ministry in Oak Ridge on Sunday, May 17. Founded on May 26, 1946, the congregation began humbly with worship services in the old Robertsville School. There, a small group of believers gathered to pray, sing hymns, and lay the foundation for what would become a cornerstone of faith in the community. In 1949, the church purchased...
