Mental health nonprofit cancels Knoxville rally after online threats
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Knoxville has canceled its NAMIWalks Rally scheduled for August 18 due to growing safety concerns.
The Shed shares gratitude courtesy of a customer appreciation day
Over the course of the past 21 years, The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint in Maryville has become a major go-to venue, not only in East Tennessee, but in the entire country as a whole. It attracts artists that have garnered major national and international recognition — Blackberry Smoke, Steve Earle, Everclear and Ray...
‘We’re going to have to pay more for hamburger’: Cattle rancher on why beef...
If you feel like your recent trip to the grocery store is breaking the bank, it may be because beef prices are on the rise.
Bear-y curious visitor: Bear spotted at West Knoxville assisted living facility
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — West Knoxville had an unexpected visitor Monday morning after a black bear made its way around an assisted living facility. Pinnacle Assisted Living Community Relations Director Tiana Schultz said the bear was spotted between Lovell Road and Hardin Valley Road. Wildlife isn’t uncommon around the...
2 dogs trained to sniff out invasive spotted lanternflies working with the TN Department...
Two dogs are working with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture to sniff out an invasive pest: the spotted lanternfly.
New Netflix series ‘Leanne’ takes place in Knoxville. Here are the East Tennessee references...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Knoxville native Leanne Morgan's new self-titled Netflix show pays homage to the comedian's hometown. The show follows Leanne Hayes' journey after her husband of 35 years, Bill, leaves her for another woman. Leanne's sister, Carol, stays with her as she works through the divorce process. The show...
In-N-Out opening in major Southern city
In-N-Out Burger is headed to Tennessee. The legendary California burger chain plans to open a location in Memphis. According to multiple reports, a permit was filed on Aug.1 with the city of Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development for the construction of an In-N-Out at 5341 Poplar Ave. in East...
Girls Scouts paves fun path to life skills and confidence
When 13-year-old Addison Schaefer heads back to school in August as an eighth-grader, she will walk in with confidence and a host of skills gained over years of involvement with Girl Scouts. For youngsters who seek adventure, challenge, learning and friendship, it’s time to consider Girl Scouts. “Just try...
Zoo Knoxville offering buy one, get one half off tickets for August
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Zoo Knoxville has confirmed they will be offering buy one, get one half off tickets in a limited-time promotion for the month of August. “Guests can take advantage of this offer to experience all the zoo has to offer, including our brand-new group of ostriches, daily giraffe feedings, and...
Motorcyclist died in crash on N. Peters Road, police said
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Motorcyclist Mohamed Al-nadi, 35, of Knoxville, died in a crash on Friday night on North Peters Road, the Knoxville Police Department said. KPD’s investigation showed that a Chevy SUV was turning left from a private driveway to the eastbound lanes of the 300 block of N. Peters Road and was...
