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Knox County to host Driver's License Fair in June
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — Knox County is looking to add more drivers to the roads with a Driver's License Fair. The Knox County Criminal Court Clerk's Office, along with the Knoxville Municipal Court and the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, are hosting the free event at the Knoxville City-County Building.
UTK Nursing Up & Up Grant Program: Mobile Mental Health Clinic Coming to a County Near You
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Up & Up Project is a Mobile Mental Health Clinic under the University of Tennessee, Knoxville that will travel to five counties one day a week to provide telehealth services to patients in need. The Underrepresented Providers & Underrepresented Populations (UP & UP) Program...
People across Knoxville gather to honor East Tennessee veterans
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — People from across Knoxville gathered this Memorial Day to pay respect to those who lost their lives serving our country. At the East Tennessee Veterans Memorial, volunteers took turns reading aloud over 6,000 names of service members who have died, a practice that was also demonstrated at the Knoxville National Cemetery. […]
Governor Bill Lee signs bill into law allowing builders to use third-parties for inspections and permits
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A new law is aimed at helping alleviate the housing crisis in the state and let builders build housing quicker. Governor Bill Lee was in Knoxville on Tuesday to sign the bill. SB 2100 was introduced by Sen. Jack Johnson (R - Franklin) and sponsors of the bill said it is aimed at helping streamline the building process. They said with more housing built quicker, costs for builders may be lower and so buyers may face a lower price.
New Knox County dog park to open on Wednesday
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Knox County will open a new dog park at New Harvest Park on May 29, with Mayor Glenn Jacobs set to officially cut the ribbon on Wednesday morning. "Bring your best friend for the grand opening of the New Harvest Dog Park, 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 4775 New Harvest Lane, Knoxville," the county said.
Thousands without power as severe storms move through East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Thousands of people across East Tennessee were left without power as storms moved across the region on Sunday and early Monday. WATE’s Storm Team 6 tracked the storms that brought strong winds, hail and heavy downpours to multiple areas of East Tennessee. Throughout the region, there were multiple tornado warnings issued […]
After 4-year hiatus due to COVID-19 pandemic, 'Honor Fountain City Day' returns
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A group gathered at Fountain City Park on Monday for the return of an event that celebrates the North Knoxville community and honors veterans — Honor Fountain City Day. The event returned after a four-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. It brought out children...
Boy scouts honor fallen veterans in Knoxville for Memorial Day weekend
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Great Smoky Mountain Council of Boy Scouts of America took the time Saturday to remember those who have served and fallen for our country. In anticipation of Memorial Day, the scouts placed flags at the East Tennessee State Veteran’s Cemetery. “It means a lot because every person who is interred […]
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