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Knoxville’s Largest Kids’ Party returns to World’s Fair Park for its fifth year
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Knoxville’s Largest Kids’ Party is back for its fifth year this Saturday. It all starts at 10 a.m. and goes until 5 p.m. on the Performance Lawn in World’s Fair Park.
Some sun and heat but still a few storms today
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Sunglasses and an umbrella come in handy today. We’re tracking some cloud breaks, but still some ...
Knoxville City Council passes $477.3 million budget prioritizing public safety, affordable housing
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville City Council met Tuesday night and passed a $477.3 million budget proposed by Mayor ...
Investigation reveals nearly $25K in ‘questionable transactions’ by Oak Ridge HS Navy JROTC Booster Club
The booster club was a nonprofit, tax-exempt school support organization led by parents and other volunteers for the school’s ...
Tennessee battles unfamiliar foe in Miami (OH) to open NCAA Tournament
The last time Miami (OH) played Tennessee in baseball, Scooby-Doo, Sesame Street, and the Brady Bunch had yet to premiere. On ...
Knox County dog park in the running for best in the country
Tommy Schumpert Park on Fountain City Road has been nominated in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Dog Park ...
Another round of rain/thunder this evening with more on the way late week
LATE WEEK: The main front will move through with another round of rain or storms Thursday afternoon into early Friday. Exact ...
‘Significant decrease’ in deadly crashes on Tennessee roadways during Memorial Day weekend, THP says
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Tennessee Highway Patrol said there was a “significant decrease” in the amount of deadly ...
Second Harvest Food Bank continues mobile distribution in the wake of USDA changes
Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee is continuing its mobile food pantries, as they continue to adapt to funding changes.
Tennessee man charged with statutory rape in Alabama
MORGAN CO., Ala. (WVLT/ WAFF) - A 24-year-old Tennessee man was arrested on a rape charge in Morgan County, Alabama. According to the Morgan County (AL) Sheriff’s Office, the charges for Savon Black, ...
Knoxville Parks and Recreation push for community feedback ahead of deadline
The deadline for the community to share their thoughts on the City of Knoxville’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan is May 31.
Whataburger files Knoxville business license for Cumberland Avenue location
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Texas burger icon Whataburger has filed for a Knoxville business license for a location on the Strip. Last November, WVLT News reported that Whataburger franchisee MWB ...