Gov. Lee wants another $25M for nuclear innovation, a big boost to Oak Ridge
Tennessee leaders may soon add $25 million to a fund created in 2023 to recruit and reward nuclear development in the state. Gov. Bill Lee said Feb. 2 in his final State of the State address he’ll ask the Tennessee General Assembly to consider adding the money to Tennessee's $70 million nuclear projects fund. Since...
‘Sunshine Services’ discontinuing services at ‘Sunshine Industries,’ citing recent requirements from US Department of...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — **Editor's Note: This article incorrectly stated that the nonprofit, Sunshine Services, was suspending operations and has since been corrected. Sunshine Services is only discontinuing operations at Sunshine Industries.**. A Knoxville nonprofit, Sunshine Services, said it is required to discontinue...
Plenty of new work is underway in old neighborhood of Sequoyah Hills
If one drives down Cherokee Boulevard in Sequoyah Hills and looks only at the street, he or she might think the neighborhood is a new subdivision due to all the trucks and cars of construction workers parked along the road. But it is simply one feature of the otherwise classic and historic neighborhood, with several...
From snow and icy spots to the 60s ahead
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -Any lingering light snow or flurries taper this morning, but the continued cold is sticking around a touch longer. THURSDAY: Any bit of snow that fell the previous day, could create a few isolated slick spots as temps fall into the low 20s Thursday morning. Mostly cloudy and cold with highs...
10Investigates: Knoxville license plate reader cameras turned off after contract lapse
KNOXVILLE, Tenn — License plate reader cameras used by the Knoxville Police Department have been switched off following a contract lapse, and it'll be months before new ones become operational. Knoxville attorneys say the technology has proved crucial in criminal and other investigations, both to help police and to...
‘Negatory No. 4’ Activates Old North Knox Church With Experiential Art & Sound
This Friday, Feb. 6, Negatory returns to Fourth United Presbyterian Church in Old North Knoxville with a multi-floor pop-up exhibition that blends visual art, live music and an atmosphere that feels closer to entering a temporary world than attending a traditional gallery show. The event runs from 5–10 p.m. with...
Movies and TV shows casting in Knoxville
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention 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 big part of that...
Beloved Bearden Doughnut Hub Status Dough Shutting Down After Nine Sweet Years
Status Dough, the craft doughnut shop that helped put Bearden Hill on the map for early-morning pastry runs, is set to close its original Kingston Pike location after nine years. The shop’s final day at the Bearden spot is Wednesday, giving regulars one last, short window to grab their favorite glazed and filled...
Status Dough closes final Knoxville location after nearly a decade
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Status Dough closed its final Knoxville location Wednesday after nearly a decade in business. The Kingston Pike location sold out Wednesday afternoon, ending its last day early as hundreds of customers lined up to support the popular donut shop. Employees said the final day brought several...
I-75 North near Rocky Top closed for HAZMAT situation
ROCKY TOP, Tenn. (WVLT) - Interstate 75 northbound completely shut down Thursday morning near Rocky Top due to a semi-truck leaking diesel fuel onto the roadway. Anderson County dispatch said officers closed all northbound lanes to clean up the fuel spill. The incident has been classified as a hazmat situation due to...
