KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Some areas of East Tennessee caught a glimpse of the snow that fell on Friday. While most of the valley saw a dusting of snow at most, some areas saw a little bit of accumulation. In the Smoky Mountains, Newfound Gap’s weather camera reported 8.15 inches of snow Saturday morning. … Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — All signs pointed towards another disappointing chapter in Kentucky basketball’s horror-filled 2022-23 season, as No. 5 Tennessee raced out to an 8-0 lead in front of a rollicking crowd inside Thompson-Boling Arena. After getting punched in the mouth first yet again, the Wildcats finally decided to do something about it. John Calipari’s group… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Federal officials said that since 2021, companies invested around $15 billion in Tennessee as a result of President Joe Biden’s economic plan. They pointed to the American Rescue Plan, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, CHIPS and Science Act and the Inflation Reduction Act as forces that revitalized manufacturing and strengthened supply chains. … Keep Reading
The road to the Paris Olympics for aspiring American divers will go through Knoxville, Tennessee, which was awarded the 2024 U.S. Olympic Diving Team Trials on Wednesday. The event, which will be held in June 2024, was awarded by USA Diving and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee. It’s the first time the event will… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn . (WATE) — We have seen a lot of change in downtown Knoxville over the past decade and there is more to come. Several businesses that have been staples downtown have moved out and new businesses are moving in. City leaders say it is all part of the “ebb and flow” of a… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced Tuesday that the iconic west coast chain In-N-Out Burger is coming to the Volunteer State. The popular chain will open an eastern territory office in Franklin, Tennessee by 2026 and plans to open restaurants in the region beginning with locations in and around Nashville by 2026. Continue… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — To honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra is joining the Tennessee Theatre to present a free tribute concert. The performance will take place at 3 p.m. on Jan. 15 at the Tennessee Theatre. KSO Music Director Aram Demirjian will lead the orchestra in an “exciting… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – A bridge connecting The University of Tennessee at Knoxville to the southern banks of the Tennessee River is under development and will be known as the Pedestrian Bridge. The bridge would consist of walking and bike trails only, starting from Thompson-Boiling Arena across to the South Knox waterfront, connecting the campus… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Blackhorse Pub & Brewery announced closing the downtown Knoxville building Sunday morning. According to a Facebook post made by the business, the Knoxville location is officially closed as of Sunday, Jan. 8. The post adds that the staff received the last pints before leaving. Continue reading on WATE Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee — Check your tickets! One lucky Knoxville player tripled their winnings in Saturday night’s Powerball drawing, according to the Tennessee Lottery. The winner matched four of five balls plus the Powerball to win a base prize of $50,000. But since the player chose the Power Play feature and that number was drawn, their earnings… Keep Reading
