A new trail project in South Knoxville is in the works by Legacy Parks Foundation. The SoKno Art Trail now joins the other public and private projects in the area like the South Waterfront improvements, Urban Wilderness park and the proposed pedestrian bridge project over the Tennessee River. Carol Evans, the Executive Director of Legacy Parks Foundation,… Keep Reading
The Environmental Protection Agency will soon begin environmental cleanup efforts at a 13-acre site in Knoxville contaminated by hazardous waste. The Smokey Mountain Smelters site at 1508 Maryville Pike is considered a “Superfund” site by the EPA, or an area contaminated by hazardous waste from previous industrial operations. It is located near the Montgomery Village apartments and some… Keep Reading
A Knox County deputy is being called a hero after saving a woman from a house fire. “I’ve always wanted to be able to help people who can’t help themselves or who are in positions where they are not able to take care of themselves,” said Deputy Jacob Martin when asked why he wanted to go into law… Keep Reading
Tennessee’s first Safe Haven Baby Box will open in East Tennessee, according to an announcement made Friday. A Safe Haven Baby Box provides a monitored, safe way for mothers who are unable to raise a child to surrender their baby. Baby Boxes are normally installed in an exterior wall of a designated fire station or… Keep Reading
Temperatures have been changing this week and there are more opportunities to enjoy free events happening in East Tennessee. Make sure to check out WATE 6 Storm Team’s weather blog while planning for these events. The Dark Market Join the Surpassing Fancy in Knoxville for a bimonthly event of oddities, curiosities, herbs, tarot, mystics, apothecary and alchemy… Keep Reading
Tennessee men’s basketball erased a 17-point deficit in the second half but lost at the buzzer to Missouri inside Thompson-Boling Arena on Saturday, 86-85. The No. 6 Vols had Jonas Aidoo make his first start as Josiah-Jordan James didn’t play after suffering an ankle sprain on Wednesday against the Commodores. Continue reading on WBIR.com Keep Reading
More than 800,000 people face hunger in Tennessee and 1 in 6 are children, according to Feeding America. A local nonprofit, Nourish Knoxville, hosted its Winter Farmer’s Market and it was a special event. It was their Nourish Kids Club Day, which happens once a month. Continue reading on WBIR.com Keep Reading
Eda Gokcecik and her husband moved to Knoxville in 2019 from Turkey. They’re both students at the University of Tennessee. They felt the devastation of the massive earthquake in Turkey first hand. “They live in Gaziantep, and we just called them unintentionally, and they were in the middle of the earthquake. It was very unfortunate… Keep Reading
After scores of customer complaints, a federal judge has issued a restraining order against the Knoxville-based company Solar Titan USA and put it under the control of a court-appointed receiver. The Attorneys General of Tennessee and Kentucky sought and obtained a protective order against Ideal Horizon Benefits, the owner in title of Solar Titan USA, over… Keep Reading
Give to your special someone this year while also supporting a local organization. Interfaith Health Clinic is offering special deliveries on Valentine’s Day. With a donation of 50 dollars, you can give a bundt cake, supplied from Nothing Bundt Cakes, and a personalized card to someone special in your life. The last day to order is on… Keep Reading
