Man charged after car stolen with passenger inside at Seymour gas station
A man is facing multiple charges after he was accused of stealing a car from a gas station in Seymour while a woman was still in the passenger seat and leading law enforcement on a pursuit that ended in a crash in late November.
Maryville father pushes back against school vouchers, files lawsuit against state
Dustin Park is the father of a high school freshman with Down syndrome who attends school in Blount County, park says the public school system in East Tennessee has made it all possible.
‘Unthinkable tragedy’ Parents charged with killing, abusing their child in Anderson County
ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — An Anderson County Grand Jury indicted two people on charges of reckless homicide and aggravated abuse in connection to the death of their infant, said the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office. In July 2024, ACSO responded to the death of an infant in the Dutch Valley area. The parents,...
Tennessee signs 5-star QB Faizon Brandon
After committing to Tennessee 16 months ago, Greensboro (N.C.) Grimsley five-star quarterback Faizon Brandon has now signed with the Volunteers. The 6-foot-3.5, 195-pounder hasn’t wavered one iota since his decision went public on Aug. 3, 2024. Long considered one of the top passers in the nation regardless of class,...
Which Areas of Knoxville Would You Prefer Not to Reside In and Why?
The city of Knoxville, located in Tennessee, is known for its diverse neighborhoods, each with its own unique charm. However, as with any city, there are certain areas that residents prefer over others. A recent discussion on social media sought to uncover the parts of Knoxville that people would least like to live...
Businesses continue recovery months after fire in Cedar Bluff shopping center
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — It’s been around two months since a fire caused damage and forced several businesses to temporarily close along the 400 block of N. Cedar Bluff Road. On Tuesday, 6 News checked back in with some of those businesses to see how their recovery is going. A fire broke out on the exterior […]
Movies and TV shows casting in Knoxville
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
The Drowned Towns of the TVA: How Hydropower Submerged Entire Communities
Imagine waking up one morning to the sound of bulldozers and the distant scent of wet earth, knowing that soon your home, your school, your favorite fishing spot—every memory rooted in your small town—will vanish beneath rising waters. This is not the plot of a forgotten novel, but the startling reality faced by...
Warrant: KPD officer choked ex-stepson until he was unconscious
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A Sevier County warrant provided details about an incident that led to a Knoxville police officer being charged with a felony. Officials arrested 43-year-old Adam Barnett on Monday on an aggravated domestic assault charge, the Knoxville Police Department confirmed. According to the warrant, the...
TVA awarded $400M grant for cutting-edge nuclear project in Oak Ridge
The Tennessee Valley Authority has been awarded a $400 million grant by the U.S. Department of Energy to speed up the development of the country's first Small Modular Reactor (SMR) at the TVA's Clinch River nuclear site in East Tennessee.
