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Dolly Parton is allowing fans to experience a uniquely personal slice of her life on the road. The country music legend has turned her long-time tour bus into an overnight rental filled with jewel-toned fabrics, sparkly guitars, towering heels, and hand-painted murals. Known as Suite 1986, the 45-foot motorhome sleeps...

MAYNARDVILLE, Tenn. — Maynardville Mayor Ty Blakely said almost all of the volunteer fire department in the city has resigned. "When we go to serve the public, we're serving the public. Not an individual," he said. "It's just a shame, really." The acting city manager dismissed Maynardville Danny Smith...

The Knox County Health Department is asking people to take precautions after noticing an upward trend of COVID cases. Health officials say the number of cases has been slowly going up for the past couple of months.

New Manchester (Ga.) defensive lineman Tyree Weathersby intended to announce his college decision closer to the start of his senior season, but now, less than one week after officially visiting Tennessee, he plans to announce his decision.  "Man it was so fun," Weathersby said following the ...

The Grainger County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help to locate a Rutledge teen who went missing on Wednesday.

Dolly Parton's former tour bus, known as Suite 1986, is now available for rent. A portion of the proceeds from every booking will be allocated to the artist's foundation. A two-night stay inside the 45-foot motorhome, which is currently parked at the Dollywood DreamMore Resort & Spa in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, starts at $10,000 for two guests, according to People.

The Sevierville Police Department said several children and one adult were at the home when officers arrived. None of them are injured or considered suspects.

The Knoxville City Council has approved a $2.9-million sidewalk plan that will link North Knoxville residents with the Broadway business corridor.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The speed limit is about to change on a lot of Knoxville’s side streets. Last year, the city council passed a resolution focusing on public safety, and reducing the speed limit in some places is part of that initiative. Starting July 1 the speed limit will be decreased from 30 to […]

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Before he embarks on his professional career, beloved Vol basketball player John Fulkerson is giving back to the University of Tennessee once again. Before the start of the 2021-2022 season, the Kingsport-native pledged he would donate $2 to the Tennessee Fund for every point scored by the team that season. After […]

Johnson City, TN — The college baseball season came to an end recently with Ole Miss sweeping Oklahoma for the school’s first national championship…The fact it was the Rebels was a little harder to swallow for the Tennessee Volunteers. Current Volunteer Ethan Payne who is currently playing for the Johnson City Doughboys this summer watched […]

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – We are celebrating National Social Media Day with the experts themselves. Social media is more than your average newsfeed of family photos, funny cat videos, and birthday messages. These days, many are turning to popular social platforms such as Instagram and TikTok to network and brand themselves.

MAYNARDVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Maynardville City Fire Department Chief Danny Smith has been fired. However, the move does not mean there isn’t any fire protection in Maynardville. Paulette Volunteer Fire Department Chief Daniel Rice says his department will be pitching in the fill a void. The Paulette, North East Union and Luttrell volunteer fire departments […]

MORRISTOWN, Tenn. — A kitten that made itself at home inside a Walmart vending machine now has a new home with the employee who came to its aid, according to Tennessee authorities. Firefighters arrived at the Walmart on Crockett Chase in Morristown on Wednesday, June 29, after a store...

In August 1968 David joined the Marines and would serve in two wars. After 26 years, he retired from the Marine reserves as a Sgt. Major, the highest non-commissioned officer rank.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Young-Williams Animal Center is asking for help to temporarily take care of dogs in their care. As of June 30, the shelter is at critical capacity, and they’re expecting more animals to come in over the next week during the July 4th holiday. “With...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — On Thursday, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, 51, made history as the first Black woman to be sworn into the Supreme Court. The moment inspired some Knoxville leaders to reflect on Black history and the significance of having Judge Jackson on the court. "There are many African...

Former Tennessee basketball forward John Fulkerson will embark on a new journey near the end of the summer. The VFL signed a deal to play in Belgium's top professional basketball league.