KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT/Gray News) – Tennessee resident Helen Akard said she spent 70 years as a loan officer before ultimately retiring from the banking industry at 93 years old. WVLT reports Akard is currently spending her days looking for adventure as she celebrated her 105th birthday with friends and family Friday afternoon. Continue reading… Keep Reading
The construction division born from the owner of Our Home of EXP Realty in Knoxville, TN has hit a major revenue milestone in only their first year of business. Since being founded at the end of 2021, they have surpassed $5 Million in annual revenue with a month left to go in the year. The construction is… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — On Dec. 30, the Vols will take on Clemson at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida. For people who will not be watching the game locally, bars across Knoxville are throwing watch parties. Knox Brew Hub is throwing a watch party for the first time. Continue reading on WBIR.com Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Eight weather-related fatalities in Tennessee have been confirmed by state officials and many areas of the state are now experiencing issues with their water systems as temperatures rise. The Tennessee Emergency Management released another report on Thursday detailing the statewide impacts of frigid weather conditions that struck much of the country just ahead of Christmas,… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — As East Tennessee starts seeing warmer temperatures, property owners are finding leaks in their pipes following a weekend of dangerously low temperatures. Jimmy Hiller, the founder of Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Electrical said burst pipes are common when the region starts thawing out. Continue reading on WBIR.com Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — On Monday night, snow fell across East Tennessee and blanketed the area in white. The weather led to hazardous road conditions reported in the area, and several organizations said they would close or delay opening on Tuesday. Among them was Zoo Knoxville. Without visitors around and with snow falling into their enclosures — the… Keep Reading
A pastor spearheading a protest against a Christmas drag show in Knoxville, Tennessee, advertised for all ages warned that such events are indicative of increasing anti-Christian sentiment in the U.S. “I think they want American culture to be sexually immoral,” Pastor Ken Peters told Fox News Digital of those who promote such events. Continue reading… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — On Monday, an unexpected flurry of snow moved into East Tennessee and dumped some snow on roads across the area. For the most part, it stuck on the roads and created hazardous conditions in East Tennessee. The snow caused some cars to slide down hills and led to some driving off the… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Two pediatric deaths due to influenza have been reported in Tennessee, the state health department said Wednesday. A Tennessee Department of Health spokesperson said that one death was reported in the East Grand Division and another was reported in the Middle Grand Division of Tennessee. Continue reading on WATE Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Dangerously cold wind chills are expected to move into East Tennessee late tonight and continue through the weekend. This weekend, the WATE Storm Team is anticipating frigid temperatures and below zero wind chill values. Meteorologist Victoria Cavaliere shared that all of East Tennessee is under a Wind Chill Warning which will go into… Keep Reading
