KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A beloved Knoxville bakery is shutting its doors this year. Rita’s Bakery announced in a Facebook post, that its last day will be May 28. Rita’s has been family-owned and operated since 1993, in these years they have captured the hearts of many Knoxville customers. Continue reading on wate.com Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — As the weather is warming up more people will be finding themself at the pool or near a body of water trying to cool off, therefore it’s important to remember water safety tips. The Tennessee Department of Health reports that drowning is the fifth leading cause of unintentional injury deaths in… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The dark brown brick mansion on Lyons View Pike in Knoxville is getting new life after decades of decay. Dubbed the Eugenia Williams House, the 10,800 square foot English Regency style estate was built in 1941 for the daughter of Dr. David Hitt Williams, an East Tennessee physician who was one of… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – The view of the Smoky Mountains and downtown Knoxville’s attractions aren’t the only things making the city a place people want to live. According to experts, it’s also for the low risk of natural disasters happening. Dr. Rachel Lloyd, who researched climate change at UT, said it’s all luck. “We’re in… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn — The days are getting a little easier now that Sarah Herron has found a job that works for her family. “I have a two and a three-year-old. A boy and a girl,” Herron said. “They are wild and crazy but so sweet.” However, she recalls a dark time after the birth of… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — With two conference series remaining, top-ranked Tennessee baseball has claimed the 2022 SEC East divisional title. The Vols hold a 20-4 conference record, after dropping two games at Kentucky this weekend. However, second-place Georgia sits at 13-11 in the SEC. Continue reading on wbir.com Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A diaper drive is taking place in Knoxville until Father’s Day to help out mothers and families in need. This diaper drive, hosted by RE/MAX Preferred Properties and Foundation Mortgage, will benefit the East Tennessee Children’s Hospital and the Grow With Me Clinic. “Diapers are not cheap, especially in this economy,” drive-host… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — As a way to recognize the growth of the wine industry, Governor Bill Lee has proclaimed May Wine and Grape Month in Tennessee. According to the TN Department of Agriculture, the wine and grape industry in the state has grown 250% since 2013. In 2019, 86 growers grew on approximately 1,380… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — If you were planning on getting your driver’s license in person, you might need to reschedule due to an unexpected outage. The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security said Thursday that Tennessee Driver Services Centers are experiencing a statewide system outage. At around 3:40 p.m. on Thursday, a spokesperson with… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee — Across the U.S., the Guttmacher Institute estimates one in four women will get an abortion by the time they turn 45 years old. “We all know somebody who’s had an abortion,” said Corinne Rovetti, a nurse practitioner at the Knoxville Center for Reproductive Health. “If people felt comfortable and they weren’t judged… Keep Reading
