Anderson County Sheriff’s Office warns of scammers impersonating phone company
ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office warned residents about scammers impersonating a phone company. In a post Sunday morning, ACSO said that people were calling county residents claiming to be from a company called “United Phone Company” and trying to get money. The callers could...
Schools closed or delayed in far East Tennessee because of snow
Far eastern Tennessee is under a winter weather advisory with "occasional snow showers through Monday night," according to the National Weather Service. Several schools are closed or will open on a delayed schedule. Accumulations of up to 4 inches are expected ‒ with even higher totals at the top of Great Smoky...
Tennessee Lakeside Restaurant Offering Incredible Food And Stunning Views This Spring
Spring in Tennessee has a way of pulling people outdoors, especially when good food comes with a wide-open water view. At Lakeside Tavern, the setting alone is enough to slow you down for a moment. Sunlight reflects off the lake, boats drift by in the distance, and the patio fills...
Johnny Knoxville’s latest stunt is supporting his hometown high school
Johnny Knoxville writes everything down. The lifestyle he chose as a human "cannonball" − the name of, perhaps, his most emblematic stunt − has come with its fair share of concussions, the Knoxville native admits. He has a lot to keep up with, and he doesn't want to forget. His hometown, from which the daredevilish...
Police searching for missing 17-year-old in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — Detectives with the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a missing 17-year-old from Sevierville. According to the sheriff’s office, Kaden Amos has been missing since Feb. 21. He was last seen in the area of Wears Valley Road in Pigeon Forge. Authorities describe Amos as a white male who is 5...
This Tennessee Roadside Restaurant Is The Classic Stop Travelers Never Skip
For anyone driving through Tennessee, Hot Rods 50’s Diner is a classic stop you won’t want to miss. This vintage diner takes you back in time with its retro décor, jukebox tunes, and a menu full of comforting favorites. Known for its hearty breakfasts, burgers, and milkshakes,...
Local barber who traveled the world cutting hair opens shop in Oak Ridge
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — Chelsey Bledsoe has always been fascinated by barbering; she believes it started when she was a little girl watching her dad get his hair cut. "I asked his barber one day, I was probably 8 or 9-years-old, I said, 'Do you think I can be a barber?" Chelsey, owner of Oak and Blades Barbershop, said.
MPD: Part of Wilkinson Pike shut down due to serious crash
MARYVILLE, Tenn — Wilkinson Pike is shut down in both directions from Holland Springs Drive to Forster Street due to a serious crash in front of Ross Springs Drive, according to the Maryville Police Department. MPD said the crash involved a motorcyclist, a pickup truck and an SUV. Two...
This Tennessee Restaurant Serves All-You-Can-Eat Seafood Worth The Drive
Captain Jim’s Seafood Buffet is a must-visit Tennessee restaurant serving up all-you-can-eat seafood that’s worth every mile of the drive. Known for its endless selection of fresh shrimp, crab legs, fish, and clams, this spot has become a favorite among seafood lovers. The buffet offers something for everyone,...
Smoky Mountains Weather: Difficult Travel in Sevier, Blount and Johnson Counties Into Late Monday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Morristown, Tennessee – Snow will continue to blanket the higher elevations of the Smoky Mountains through Monday night, with up to 7 inches above 4,000 feet and wind chills dipping below zero at times....

















