Knoxville man sentenced to more than 10 years for distributing child pornography on social media: DOJ

According to the DOJ, he “admitted to knowingly distributing child pornography to others over the Kik chatting platform.” ...

Fentress County no longer being considered for nuclear waste repository, officials confirm

Fentress County is no longer being considered or evaluated as a potential site for a nuclear waste repository. The decision halts concern over hosting hazardous nuclear materials in the area and ...

HIGHLIGHTS: Tennessee opens season with win over Duquesne

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennessee opened year three of the Kim Caldwell era with a 109-62 win over Duquesne. The Lady Volunteers were led by Kaylene Smikle, who scored 31 points in her Tennessee ...

Knox County Schools considers closing schools, changing start times to cut $4 million

Knox County Schools needs to cut $4 million. Options include closing smaller schools, reviewing staff contracts and changing ...

FIRST ALERT: Pockets of rain slowly arrive Wednesday

WEDNESDAY: A cold front will slowly move into the area with scattered downpours on the Cumberland Plateau in the morning. A few spotty showers are possible in Knoxville late morning, but the best ...

City leaders condemn KKK Halloween costume, rider addresses backlash as activist offers face-to-face dialogue

The incident took place Saturday as families and children were trick-or-treating in residential neighborhoods.

Dodge announces its return to the NASCAR Cup Series beginning at the Daytona 500

Dodge is returning to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027, a year earlier than initially expected. The Stellantis-owned Dodge brand announced its return at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas on Monday. Dodge will ...