Knoxville TN

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Fall officially begins at 2:19 p.m. EDT on September 22. Earth is tilted on an axis at 23.5°. This tilt results in Earth’s seasonal changes. During the fall and spring, Earth is neither tilted toward nor away from the Sun. During the summer, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun […]

Chances for rain will taper off tonight with patchy fog. Monday will stay warm, and strong storms will be possible. Better chances for rain move in midweek.

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (WATE) — Oak Ridge Transit is offering free curb-to-curb transportation to riders starting October 1 through a partnership with the East Tennessee Human Resource Agency (ETHRA), the city announced. ORT also plans to extend its hours to Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., excluding New Year’s...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Three friends, a love for karaoke and cactus jokes all came together to create South Knoxville's newest business. Harold Goldston, Jenny Salata and DeShaun Richardson recently opened The Pink Cactus after purchasing the building on Sevier Avenue. Goldston and Salata are the owners, with Goldston as...

The crash involved a Hyundai sedan and a tractor-trailer just before 4 a.m., Knoxville police said. When and where to see peak fall colors in Tennessee. Tennessee’s state parks website has released its yearly outlook, outlining your best shot at seeing peak fall. I-275 in Knoxville to close for...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Monster trucks will be returning to Knoxville again in 2026. Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live is set to introduce an all-new truck to the tour when it comes to Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center on Feb. 21 and 22. Rhinomite, the dynamite Rhino-themed truck, will...

Nothing says “good morning” in Tennessee like a plate of fresh, buttery biscuits. These fluffy pillows of heaven are a breakfast staple across the Volunteer State, where recipes are often passed down from generation to generation. From Nashville to Knoxville, Tennessee breakfast restaurants pride themselves on making...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a fatal crash in the 7200 block of Asheville Highway, KPD said Monday morning. A Jeep SUV and a tractor trailer crashed around 9 a.m. The man driving the jeep was pronounced dead at the scene, KPD said. Investigations are ongoing, but...

A report from a citizen in East Tennessee led to the discovery of Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) in Knox County. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) confirmed the SLF detection after inspectors and a TDA detection dog verified 15 adult SLF on a tree of heaven. This marks the first detection of the invasive insect...

An invasive insect has been found in Knox County for the first time, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture shared on Thursday.