KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – This September, the 2022 Medal of Honor Celebration comes to Knoxville, Tennessee. The Celebration is an annual event, with a different location selected each year by the recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor. It serves as a reunion to remember and celebrate the sacrifices of American men and woman in… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Neighbors of an East Knoxville community became concerned when they learned of a proposed development in a wooded area behind their homes. The undeveloped 32-acre plot had once been a city trash dump, and a 30-year-old state study called the property a potential environmental liability. The Shangri-La Drive neighborhood in East… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — In June, downtown Knoxville will have a new kind of business where people can try different kinds of legal THC and enjoy mocktails infused with cannabis-based THC. They will also have edible treats infused with THC. Mike Solomon, the owner of The Holistic Connection, said he started the business with Amsterdam in… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A new food truck is expected to soon hit the streets of Knoxville — the Urban Table. Knox Area Rescue Ministries unveiled the truck on social media Monday, sharing the decorations along the outside. Officials said it was part of the organization’s overall mission, rooted in Biblical scripture. The specific verse, Matthew… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — “At-Home Knowledge Testing” is now being offered to Tennessee teenagers ages 15 to 17. The written portion of the driving test will be given online rather than in-person at a driver services center. This new testing is being offered through the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Driver Services division.… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Swipe left, swipe right—that’s how a lot of people are looking for love these days. One woman in Lenoir City has been single for about fourteen years. In hopes of finding love, she uses online dating apps. “So I’ve used plenty of fish, tinder OkCupid. I’ve signed up for bumble and hinge… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Cannisters of old film footage of historic people and places in Knoxville, including WATE, are stored in a special vault deep within the East Tennessee History Center downtown. It’s all part of the Tennessee Archive of Moving Image and Sound or TAMIS. TAMIS Audio Visual Archivist John Morton likes nothing better… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A new exhibit showcasing the history of the Coal Creek Community is opening at Norris Dam State Park. The exhibit will be at the Lenoir Museum, which is part of interpretive programming at Norris Dam State Park, starting Thursday, May 19 at 3 p.m. The opening marks the 120th anniversary of… Keep Reading
Flash-frozen chocolate ice cream topped with marshmallow syrup, graham crackers, chocolate chips … and cinnamon whiskey? How about a moist chocolate cake layered with homemade nougat, caramel, Italian buttercream … with a spike of caramel vodka? Knoxville has two new alcohol-infused dessert spots to mix things up. Lulu Liquor Cakes is open north of downtown… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – East Tennesseans were surprised to see a mystery flying object flying high above Wednesday night. The object appeared to be a circle of lights and caused several viewers to call into WVLT’s newsroom asking what it might be. Nate Nelson of Nate Nelson Photography managed to capture the object on camera.… Keep Reading
