Woman caught on camera stealing $2,500 puppy from Knoxville store, police report says
Help is on the way for neighbors off a portion of North Cherry Street in Knoxville. Man sentenced to decades behind bars in Knoxville attempted murder: DA. It happened April 20, 2024, the DA said, when Knoxville Police Department officers responded to a shooting on Dandridge Avenue. Stokely Memorial Library...
Knoxville woman’s apartment gets much-needed repairs after move-in
A young Knoxville woman is pleased that her apartment has been repaired. She said the place was a wreck when she moved in less than six weeks ago.
Leanne Morgan stars in Netflix series set in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Leanne Morgan has brought Knoxville to Netflix in her new series Leanne. She created, produced and stars in the show, which centers on a southern woman in Knoxville getting back on her feet after some family trouble. Morgan was named one of Variety’s Top 10 Comics...
Oak Ridge Puppy Pool Party set for August 17
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (Aug. 4, 2025) – The City of Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks. Department invites four-legged friends and their humans to the Puppy Pool Party on. Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Oak Ridge Outdoor Pool, located at 172. Providence Road, across...
Pregnant lobster discovered at Knoxville restaurant has been returned to ocean
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A Knoxville Red Lobster was shell-shocked recently—in the form of a pregnant lobster. Lori Cherry, the director of communications and corporate public relations for Red Lobster, confirmed that a pregnant lobster found at a Knoxville restaurant has been safely returned to the ocean in Maine.
East Tennessee schools see benefits of free meal programs for students
While most schools in East Tennessee back in session or about to start the new school year, free lunch programs are returning.
Knox County Schools face bus driver shortage amid low retention rates
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Knox County Schools are feeling the impacts of a nationwide bus driver shortage, with the district still needing 15 more drivers in 2025. KCS said it has been making progress on the staffing issue, seeing the need decrease year over year. The district needed 20 in 2024 and 31 in 2023. In 2022, the...
SHERIFF RUSSELL BARKER SELECTED AS TENNESSEE SHERIFF OF THE YEAR
SHERIFF RUSSELL BARKER SELECTED AS TENNESSEE SHERIFF OF THE YEAR. Sevierville, Tennessee – The Tennessee Sheriff’s Association has selected Anderson. County Sheriff Russell Barker as the Sheriff of the Year. Each year, Tennessee Sheriff’s. vote to select one of their own for special recognition with the Tennessee...
Governor Bill Lee to visit East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee will visit parts of East Tennessee Wednesday as part of the "America 250 Initiative," a year of events leading up to the country's 250th year of independence. Lee will wrap up his visit to the eastside of the state with a tour...
Endangered Child Alert issued for missing teen last seen in Strawberry Plains
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an Endangered Child Alert for a missing teen on behalf of the Sevier County Sheriff's Office.
