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On May 13, the Blount County Sheriff's Office responded to the church where they found what they estimate to be $200,000 worth of damage.

Two 12-year-old boys were charged with felonies after the burglary of a burglary and vandalism of a church and two homes in May, the Blount County Sheriff's Office says.

MARYVILLE, Tenn. — Blount County Sheriff's Office said two 12-year-old boys from Maryville were charged with burglary and vandalism of a church and two other homes earlier this month. According to BCSO, the boys were each charged with the following delinquent charges:. • Two counts of aggravated burglary. •...

BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — A pharmacy chain in Blount County is one of many local pharmacies and medical facilities impacted by the medical supply chain shortage. Shortages of medical supplies have been on the rise since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report issued by Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Gary […]

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Five people have been injured in a three-car crash on West Emory Road in Knox County, according to a Tennessee Highway Patrol spokesperson. Some of the people involved in the crash were taken to the University of Tennessee Medical Center. One of the drivers went with their family to Fort Sanders. […]

A man serving a life sentence after the death penalty in a 1987 Sevier County murder case was overturned on appeal has been denied parole.

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Foothills, a Gracie-affiliated martial arts school that teaches practical and realistic self-defense techniques, is moving all of its adults and kids classes to Maryville. Opening its doors in Seymour in 2020, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Foothills will now offer classes starting three days a week at Get Fit Maryville, Fitness Training & Performance Center, 911 E. Broadway. “We have big plans for our move to Maryville,” said black belt head instructor, Jerry Burns. “We love the Seymour community, and it has been wonderful each year...

Tennessee Valley Authority is starting a project to upgrade old towers and install a new line in its existing easement as early as Thursday, June 1. A release from the city of Alcoa states TVA will clear trees and install stone construction entrances at various locations to access the easement that follows Middlesettlements Road and West Bessemer Street through the roundabout at East Edison Street to the Duncan substation. The initial preparation will last about two weeks and line crews will start installing the new...

One person died in a multivehicle crash in downtown Knoxville on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Knoxville Police Department.

BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. — In Blount County, the median home price is around $353,700, according to a report from Rocket Homes. However, a family was able to get one for free from the Tennessee Department of Transportation. There was one catch — they had to move the home somewhere...

Tennessee is investing $3.3 billion to fund transportation projects and accommodate the state’s record growth. Along with the investment, Tennessee Department of Transportation is adjusting how projects are funded in hopes of decongesting traffic in dense cities while being able to afford projects in rural areas. Statewide increases in job availability and population encouraged legislators to look at making the large investment. Blount County’s pending Smith & Wesson and Amazon...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — It's graduation season and some graduates are planning to pursue careers outside of East Tennessee. However, a Blount County group is working to keep those recent graduates in the area — the Blount Partnership. The partnership has an annual job signing day where students officially...

FARRAGUT, Tenn. (WVLT) - Most days Abdul Freeman makes his way to the banks of Fort Loudon Lake to get away from everything happening in the world. ”This is like smoking cigarettes to a smoker, just forget about everything and puff it, this is my smoking right here,” said Freeman.

First Baptist Alcoa is the new location for the Blount County Boys and Girls Club. The shared space will be cheaper and give more opportunities for kids in the area.

Two people injured and one person ejected from a car that flipped several times Tuesday in North Knox County, Rural Metro Fire spokesperson Jeff Bagwell.

SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. — The black bear population continues to grow in the Great Smoky Mountains. As it grows, Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency reports an 18% increase in bear-related calls since 2021 and officials say Gatlinburg gets an additional 1,000 calls per year. This time of year in East...

Dollywood has shared the details of its annual thank-you gift to the people of Sevier County. As part of "Sevier County Days," Dolly Parton is inviting everyone who lives or works in Sevier County, Tennessee, to visit her Dollywood and Splash Country theme parks for a $5 donation. All net proceeds will go to benefit Sevier County Food Ministries.

The Tennessee Vols received a raw deal with the latest college football news that was revealed on Wednesday

Alabama softball’s quest to becoming national champions once again resumes in Oklahoma City this week. Team 27, as they refer to themselves for being the 27th group in program history, has rallied with a mixture of veteran leadership and newcomers to get back to the Women’s College World Series for the 14th time. Now, starting with a familiar opponent, that group will try to win Alabama’s first national title since 2012.

The Blount County Fire Protection District responded to a fire that destroyed a detached garage at a home in Walland early Monday morning, May 29. Fire Captain Butch Campbell said a resident worked to keep the flames from spreading until firefighters arrived. First responders were dispatched to the fire on East Leatherwood Drive at 3:13 a.m. Campbell said firefighters arrived on scene seven minutes later. According to a police report, Blount County Sheriff’s Deputies helped evacuate the nearby home while a resident used a garden hose to keep the fire from spreading. The Fire Protection District responded with a total of 12 personnel in seven vehicles. The fire was controlled at 4:38 a.m., although Campbell said the garage was considered a total loss. The nearby home suffered some burn marks and broken windows. No injuries were reported.