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.
Alcoa city, schools look to move forward with Blue Line Solutions three warnings model
Alcoa city and city schools officials have tentatively agreed to partner with public safety organization Blue Line Solutions to address speeding concerns and projected traffic increases along school zone roadways. At a joint meeting of the Alcoa City Board of Commissioners and the City Schools Board on Thursday, City...
Maryville’s Pasta Game Heats Up As DSB Provisions Moves Into Greenway Village
Maryville is about to get a serious bump in its carb culture. DSB Provisions, the farm-to-table project led by chef and farmer Dustin Busby, is setting up shop in Greenway Village with a pasta-focused Italian restaurant that will feature both a full dining room and a grab-and-go window built around house-made pasta...
University of Tennessee named as one of America’s best large employers
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Forbes has named the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, as one of America’s best large employers in the 2026 list that was announced Feb. 10. “Being acknowledged by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers is a powerful affirmation of who we strive to be as a higher education...
County Veterans Invited to Community Breakfast Saturday, February 14th
County Veterans Invited to Community Breakfast Saturday, February 14th. CLINTON—Military veterans from Anderson County are once again invited to come. together for a community Veterans Breakfast to honor veterans. The breakfast, hosted by Anderson County citizens, is co-sponsored by the Clinton. Lions Club and Emory...
East TN salesman with history of complaints ordered to pay $6,400
Warranties offer peace of mind by covering repair costs if something goes wrong. However, an East Tennessee businessman was taken to court after he didn't honor his warranty.
‘Should never happen in this program’ – Lady Vols head coach Kim Caldwell is...
It's been a rough couple of weeks for Kim Caldwell and the Tennessee Vols. After a tough loss in Brooklyn to Louisville just before Christmas, the Lady Vols went on a seven-game winning streak. The good vibes from that winning streak, however, quickly disappeared thanks to a home loss to ...
LIST: THP sets February dates for sobriety checkpoints in East Tennessee
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is slated to conduct several sobriety checkpoints in East Tennessee during the month of February.
Longtime McGhee Tyson Airport security chief reflects on World’s Fair, 9/11, COVID-19 pandemic
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. — Every day is different for newly retired McGhee Tyson Airport Chief of Public Safety Tom Aiken, but his days keeping people safe at the airport always started the same way. Every morning, he said he tapped into his faith and took a walk with God.
