South Knoxville’s new restaurant aims to make customers feel a part of the family
With the South Knoxville area rising in popularity, Kennedy Concepts is building a new restaurant underneath the Davy student apartments. Opening Wednesday, Nov. 5, Mimosas will be a modern-style restaurant with extended hours and a variety of food options. From a large brunch menu to their cocktail program, Mimosas...
Seymour gas station’s beer permit restored after appeal
SEYMOUR, Tenn. (WATE) — The beer permit for a Seymour gas station has been restored after they were cited by the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office. The law firm, representing Jimmy’s Market #12 (formerly Floyd’s Market), announced that a judge ordered the reinstatement of the beer permit, allowing the station to resume...
‘God’s work’ Wesley House continues to help amid SNAP lapse
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Wesley House Community Center is continuing to help the Knoxville community amid uncertainties over SNAP. The food distribution is usually open starting at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and sometimes Saturday. They do not require any information. Outreach Coordinator Juanita...
Knoxville food drives grow as families face reduced SNAP benefits
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — As some East Tennessee families adjust to reduced SNAP benefits following the federal government shutdown, two Knoxville food pantries say they are preparing for increased need and the community is stepping forward to help. FISH Hospitality Pantries and Fountain City Ministry Center both...
Tennessee Homeland Security looks to expand trooper facilities in Chattanooga, Knoxville
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security says it plans to increase its presence in Chattanooga. The department went before Governor Bill Lee Tuesday during a budget hearing to ask for more funding. The department discussed trooper salaries and position openings across the state,...
Sunshine in full swing for now
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - We are in for a beautiful stretch of weather over the next few days before some big changes coming heading into the weekend. TUESDAY: We started this morning with fog once again, but mostly clear conditions with sunshine will prevail for the rest of today. Highs in the low to mid 60s. Winds...
Knoxville man accused of making 2 fake 911 calls about road rage, shooting to...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A 20-year-old man is facing charges after Knox County deputies learned he made a fake 911 call using his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend's name. Braden Taylor, 20, is charged with making a 911 call in a non emergency situation. According to a warrant for Taylor's arrest, deputies...
Ijams Nature Center purchases new property, expands to 320 acres
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Ijams Nature Center has now acquired all of the property within its boundaries, marking a significant milestone as the center celebrates its 50th anniversary. The two-acre property, located above Tharp Trace, was owned by Art Rall, who passed away in the spring. Ijams described Rall as a...
Astronaut Butch Wilmore to lead UT Knoxville Homecoming Parade
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is planning an out-of-this-world homecoming for students this year, with astronaut Butch Wilmore set to lead this year’s parade. Homecoming returns Nov. 9-15, and current students, alumni and fans are invited to celebrate on Rocky Top. This year’s...
‘That’s a poor decision’| East Tennessee drivers crossing multiple lanes at a time on...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Every week people write in on the WVLT “What’s Driving You Crazy on the Roads?” form. Some of the issues reported the most include the basic rules of the road and people not following them. “While driving on the interstate, people that change...
