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Hand washing issues found at North Knoxville buffet during inspection
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A buffet in North Knoxville just barely passed its inspection. Quite a few things were dirty and employees apparently didn’t know how or when to wash their hands. The grade is a 70 at the Grand Buffet, the one on Clinton Highway in North Knoxville. That is a passing score as […]
Rangers searching for man whose vehicle was found in the Chimney Tops overlook area
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — Park rangers are searching for a man last seen near the Chimney Tops Overlook area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The park shared that Timothy Cook, 62, was last seen near the Chimney Tops overlook on Sunday, May 12. His vehicle was found unoccupied in the Chimney Tops overlook […]
Umbrella handy for on and off rain to storms
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Keep the rain gear handy today into the weekend! Showers to some storms return today and stick around into the weekend, leaving us cooler for now. Join us on the WVLT First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android to stay informed on the go and in between newscasts. We share custom videos, and you can choose to receive messages from us on the latest conditions and forecasts.
East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia Brace for Showers, Thunderstorms and Potential Severe Weather
The National Weather Service in Knoxville forecasts a wet and potentially stormy week ahead for parts of East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. According to the latest update, showers and thunderstorms are highly likely today, with a 90% chance of precipitation and possible thunderstorms in the afternoon. The showers could bring between a tenth and a quarter of an inch of new rainfall, with higher amounts possible in thunderstorms, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Small fire burns at Broadway Towers; no injuries reported
A small fire broke out near the top of the Broadway Towers building in downtown Maryville Thursday afternoon, May 16. No one had been injured by the time the fire was extinguished, officials with the Maryville Fire Department said. Julie Sharpe, executive director of the Maryville Housing Authority, which runs Broadway Towers, said Thursday that the fire did not damage the building itself. The structure rises 16 stories and houses primarily elderly and disabled people; it contains 150 single-bedroom apartments. ...
More rain and storms heading into the weekend
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Get the rain gear back out! Scattered showers to some storms return Friday and stick around into the weekend. Temperatures will be cooler as well. Join us on the WVLT First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android to stay informed on the go and in between newscasts. We share custom videos, and you can choose to receive messages from us on the latest conditions and forecasts.
New BBQ Joint In Knoxville, TN Is Continuing The Legacy Of Black-Owned BBQ In The City
A Tennessee couple is continuing the legacy of Black-owned BBQ restaurants in their community. Eugene and Patrice Chandler opened Billie Rae’s BBQ and Soul Food in April in East Knoxville, replacing another iconic Black-owned restaurant that stood in the same location for decades before closing. Patrice said it was destiny when the former Scrugg’s BBQ… Continue reading New BBQ Joint In Knoxville, TN Is Continuing The Legacy Of Black-Owned BBQ In The City
Knoxville Braces for Weekend Thunderstorms as NWS Predicts Heavy Rain, Winds Up to 60 MPH
The weather in Knoxville is about to flip from calm to stormy, with the National Weather Service forecasting a series of thunderstorms rolling through the area starting Friday. Today's mostly sunny skies and a high of 80 will soon be overshadowed by potential thunderstorms late Friday afternoon and into the night. Residents can expect a high near 75 with calm winds turning south around 5 mph and an 80% chance of precipitation, bringing new rainfall that could be higher in the event of thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service Knoxville.
Protesters arrested, accused of violating UT campus rules
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Several people have been arrested following a protest on the University of Tennessee’s campus. Just before 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, a campus spokesperson told WATE that there had been a protest on campus. “After multiple communications about time, place and manner restrictions and warnings about consequences for violating those restrictions, some […]
Health experts offer tips for adults, student athletes to help avoid injuries
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — With the weather getting warmer, many people look forward to this time of the year to get outside and play some sports. However, health leaders in Knoxville said they see many people go to the doctor for sports-related injuries during the spring. Edwin Spencer, an orthopedic...
Sevierville’s Bloomin’ BBQ Music & Food Festival to include Dolly Parton singing competition
Sevierville’s Bloomin’ BBQ Music & Food Festival is making its way back into East Tennessee, and it’ll include a uniquely East Tennessee singing competition, inspired by Dolly Parton.
Now that the Colquitts own RT Lodge outright, they're ready to enhance the historic hotel
In a peaceful, wooded corner of Maryville College's campus sits RT Lodge, a historic destination that through the years has served as a private residence, corporate retreat center, and more recently, a boutique hotel, restaurant and event space. New owners Annie and David Colquitt are dreaming up ways to revitalize...
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