Dogwood Arts invites the community to the inaugural KnoxWalls Murals & Music Festival, Knoxville

How kudzu became the ‘vine that ate the South’

Kudzu is an invasive vine that’s become a persistent problem in the American South. But there are efforts to tackle it.

From barn to Jug O' Milk, 9 key moments made Weigel’s a familiar stop

Weigel’s began as small dairy farm before becoming the familiar chain of convenience stores in East Tennessee. Its roots date ...

Weigel’s marks 95-year evolution from dairy farm to convenience store

The convenience store chain that started almost a century ago is celebrating the milestone the best way it knows how: with ...

Sacheu Beauty founder's pinch me moment with Doja Cat

Get to know Sacheu Beauty founder Sarah Cheung! She discusses everything from her favorite makeup trends and celebrity ...

Delta cut food, beverage service. Are Tennessee flights impacted?

Amid industry headwinds, Delta Air Lines cut complimentary food and beverage services from 450 flights. Here's what's ...

Why popular restaurant's expansion to Peoria is facing delays

PEORIA — A new bar and restaurant concept operated by Jonah's needs more time to open as it has hit construction delays.

From New Deal to next era, TVA’s greatest power is still growth in 2026

A project pushed forward in the first 100 days of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s administration is now the biggest ...

Wreaths Across America mobile exhibit educates Knoxville community about veteran remembrance program

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A mobile education exhibit is bringing awareness to the Wreaths Across America program and its ...

The Gathering: Michelin-recommended destination to host immersive, chef-driven weekend celebrating food, beverage and Appalachian hospitality

Michelin-recommended destination to host immersive, chef-driven weekend celebrating food, beverage and Appalachian hospitality ...

Real estate sales in Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford counties for May 30, 2026

These real estate transactions, recorded the weeks of May 11 and May 18, are compiled from information on file with Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties. They represent sales of $78,000 or more. 726 ...

New Lakeshore Park leader puts focus on preservation: 'I love this park'

Ensuring the wellness and sustainability of the park's natural beauty is at the forefront for Bradbury as he prepares to ...

Dogwood Arts invites the community to the inaugural KnoxWalls Murals & Music Festival

Dogwood Arts is proud to introduce the inaugural KnoxWalls Murals & Music Festival, a free one-day celebration of public art, ...

Professional softball team coming to Knoxville in 2027

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Knoxville is a sports town. A new pro team is entering the mix and will be the city’s first professional women’s team when they begin play next year. Professional softball is ...

SmashCity Knoxville seized by state and closed amid food hall theft lawsuit

SmashCity Knoxville has been seized by the Tennessee Department of Revenue over unpaid state taxes. The restaurant's owner, Paul Moody, also is accused of embezzling more than $190,000 while managing ...

Video shows small plane's crash landing in Gainesville

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Video submitted to 11Alive shows the moment a small plane made a crash landing in Gainesville on Monday. The plane hit multiple vehicles, resulting in minor injuries reported, ...

Knoxville house built in 1920s nominated for National Register of Historic Places

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A 1920s home in Knoxville’s Sequoyah Hills neighborhood is one of seven homes nominated for the National Register of Historic Places that will be considered by the State ...

Johnny Knoxville gets married to longtime girlfriend in intimate ceremony: ‘Luckiest and happiest fella in the universe’

“Jackass” star Johnny Knoxville tied the knot to his longtime girlfriend and costume designer Emily Ting over the weekend in an intimate ceremony with close family and friends. “It seems I have had a ...

Knoxville warming centers plan to open soon as cold snap approaches

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knoxville-Knox County Office of Housing Stability has been coordinating the warming center effort since 2023. Director Erin Read said this is something they plan for months in ...

Bees travel to Knox Webb Friday

The Upperman High School football team opens the 2025 season on Friday night with a non-region road trip to Webb School of Knoxville and a kickoff time of 7:00 p.m. EST. “We had a couple good ...