Knoxville TN

A Knoxville man is facing multiple charges after Knox County Sheriff's deputies serving a search warrant at his apartment discovered more than a pound of cocaine and marijuana, along with other drugs including fentanyl early Tuesday morning, the sheriff's office released.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Shoney’s is bringing back a fan-favorite event: Free Hot Fudge Cake Day. Anyone interested can stop by a Shoney’s location Thursday, Dec. 4 and pick up a free hot fudge cake, with no purchase needed. It’s part of the company’s way of saying “thank you” and “Merry Christmas,” a spokesperson...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Community leaders and members came together on Wednesday evening to discuss the future of a former hospital in Knoxville. Serene Manor, which was built in 1933, was originally the Rosenwald Wing of Knoxville General Hospital. At the time, it was used for the treatment of Black people. It was also a...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Three area lawyers are seeking to fill a soon-to-be vacant Knox County General Sessions Court judgeship. Monday was the deadline to submit a name with Knox County Commission to take a spot now occupied by Judge Andy Jackson. The three candidates are Knox County Commissioner Rhonda...

A Maryville man has pleaded guilty in connection to a gas leak that caused hundreds of people to temporarily evacuate earlier this year and could be sentenced to up to 20 years in federal prison.

KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - Rural Metro Fire says it is investigating the cause of a structure fire in South Knox County that sent one person to the hospital on Wednesday. It happened around 5 p.m. in the 3200 block of Maryville Pike. Rural Metro said crews arrived at the...

A journalism student from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) has reached out via social media, seeking assistance for a final project. The project focuses on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the delay in payments due to the government shutdown, and the inherent flaws in the SNAP setup....

A former Anderson County Sheriff's Office Deputy is facing charges including official misconduct after she was accused of trying to sell a piece of stolen property that was recovered as part of her official duties.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Police arrested a suspect on charges including especially aggravated kidnapping Wednesday after a brief standoff at a North Knoxville home. Officers were called to the 2800 block of North Broadway around 4 p.m. where a woman reported she was assaulted and held against her will by her...

Reports have emerged from social media indicating the presence of a cult named "Chosen Generation" at West Town Mall. Members of this group, which is linked to the controversial Shincheonji cult, have been approaching shoppers and attempting to recruit them into their Bible study sessions. Shoppers are urged to be...