Zoo Knoxville welcomes new flightless flock to former rhino yard
A new flock has arrived at Zoo Knoxville, with 6 new ostriches taking over what was formerly the rhino yard.
Tennessee police find explosive devices inside suspicious vehicle
A Thorn Hill man is facing charges after a police investigation into a suspicious vehicle at a convenience store ended with a bomb squad being called because of suspected explosive devices early Friday morning.
Smalls Sliders® Inks First Deal in Tennessee
Iconic Cheeseburger Slider Brand Signs Four Cans with Experienced Restaurant Operator in Knoxville. August 01, 2025 // Franchising.com // KNOXVILLE, TN – Smalls Sliders, the industry-disrupting cheeseburger slider brand rapidly growing across the country, has signed its first-ever development agreement in Tennessee....
Knoxville K-9 in Texas searching for final child missing from Camp Mystic after floods
A Knoxville Police K-9 that assisted in search and recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene and her handler are helping search for the final child missing from Camp Mystic following the July 4 flooding in Texas.
Authorities looking for man wanted on multiple violent felony charges who may be in...
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. — East Tennessee authorities are looking for a man wanted for multiple violent felony charges related to an incident in Sevierville. East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers posted on Thursday asking for help finding Arnaldo Gomez Alberto. Crime Stoppers said he is wanted on charges including...
Aretha Frankensteins is South Knox hotspot
The Dining Duo found a diner gem, seemingly well-known to many, in South Knoxville. It is Aretha Frankensteins, 3318 Chapman Hwy. Busy, busy, busy it was on this Wednesday afternoon, but the service was friendly and attentive, and the food was delicious! Yes, this evidently is a franchise, but the diner doesn’t get...
Child would get locked in dog kennel at Knox County home for misbehaving, 2...
TBI issues Silver Alert for missing 83-year-old man, car last seen in Grainger County. Robert Stidham may be driving a black 2022 Honda HRV with Tennessee license plate 440-BBYV. ‘It’s frustrating’ | Cocke Co. waiting on FEMA for answers about jail rebuild. Updated: 8 hours ago. |. Mayor...
Humidity soon to drop, following this evening’s storms
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - We’ve been touting, First Alerting, shouting from the roof tops: we will be cooler and a lot less muggy into the weekend, even beyond. For now, however, we have some widespread and booming thunderstorms. This rain will re-develop along a back line later tonight. From...
Historic birth: Ohio couple welcomes baby from longest-frozen embryo
A couple from Ohio has welcomed a baby boy who was frozen as an embryo for more than 30 years, setting a new record for in vitro fertilization deliveries.
Tennessee gains 148 new naturalized citizens
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — One hundred forty-eight people from 53 different countries were naturalized on Wednesday morning in Knoxville. Families and friends in support of their loved ones, almost every seat was taken in the main assembly room of the City County Building of Knoxville. Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon spoke...
