Tracking power outages across East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - WVLT News is tracking power outages as severe weather moves through East Tennessee. Staying in the know and preparing for storms is key to staying safe, and WVLT News’ First Alert Weather Team has you covered. Check here for the latest weather updates, and download the First Alert Weather App
Former Shelbyville Police Department employee indicted for theft, other charges
A former court clerk for the Shelbyville Municipal Court was taken into custody after being indicted Monday for multiple offenses, including theft and evidence tampering, according to authorities.
Bradley files counter First Amendment lawsuit against city of Manchester
The first-amendment attorney representing Coffee County resident Sarah Bradley has clapped back at the City of Manchester, calling its allegations “outrageous.”. The city recently filed an injunction, seeking to ban Bradley from making records requests for one year, as well as asking for explanations of records, and wo
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Carter County, much of East Tennessee
Carter County and much of East Tennessee are under a severe thunderstorm watch through 10 p.m. Monday, according to the National Weather Service. The watch includes Carter, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, […]
Rutherford County Assessor Questions Property Tax Rankings, Says Tennessee’s Certified Rate Tells a Different...
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Rutherford County Assessor of Property Rob Mitchell says recent reports about Tennessee property taxes may not tell the whole story because rising property values do not automatically mean taxes rise by the same amount. Mitchell points out that Tennessee requires a revenue-neutral cert
Investigation exposes illegal massage parlor in Murfreesboro
The Murfreesboro Police Department raided a popular massage parlor on Friday and arrested its owners.
Severe storm in East Tennessee – Aug. 17, 2026
Regional rescue crews join search for missing kayaker in Blount County. The local group made history at Glasgow Green before continuing their tour of historic Scottish landmarks and dance competitions. Updated: Aug. 16, 2026 at 12:37 PM UTC. The local group made history at Glasgow Green before continuing their tour...
Report: Tennessee Leads Nation in Property Tax Increases
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) — Tennessee homeowners have experienced the largest property tax increases in the nation over the last six years, according to a new report from the Beacon Center of Tennessee. The nonprofit policy organization says Tennessee recorded the highest percentage increase in property taxes of..
Thousands without power as storms move through region
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Thousands are without power in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia as storms roll through the region. According to Appalachian Power’s outage map, more than 4,000 customers are without power in the Kingsport area. Appalachian Power also reported that 2,007 customers were experiencing ou
Tennessee down $54M in hemp tax revenue after THC ban
Tighter restrictions on THC products have cost Tennessee more than $54 million dollars in tax revenue. The state has only collected 3% of what it had anticipated from a new hemp tax. Last year, state lawmakers approved both the new tax and a ban on THCA, a type of THC...

















