KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Story courtesy of WVLT) - The USDA has launched two new programs to help East Tennesseans whose homes were affected by damage from Hurricane Helene. The Rural Development's Single Family Housing Disaster Assistance Fund (DAF) Home Repair Grant Program and the 502 Home Replacement Program are intended ...

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (story courtesy of WVLT) - The Kingsport Police Department said a Morristown man has been indicted in connection to the death of a toddler. KPD said officers went to a home on Easton Vance - Kingsport Police Department on Oct. 21, 2024, where fire and EMS crews were trying to revive a 14-month-old boy ...

Sweetwater, TN (WOKI) - The Sweetwater Police Department confirms an officer-involved shooting involving a detective with the department. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is actively investigating the incident, along with the McMinn County Sheriff's Office and the 10th Judicial District Attorney's Office, who are ...

Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons was the latest athlete to have his home burglarized he was while with his team for a game.The Titans said in a statement Monday the team is working with the Metro Nashville Police Department on a recove...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - The University of Tennessee men's basketball team is once again top-20 in the Associated Pres Top 25 Poll. Tennessee (7-3) is No. 20 in the nation, as announced Monday afternoon. They took the No. 23 spot in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll, a three-spot drop from last week, as also revealed Monday. This i...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee redshirt junior wide receiver Chris Brazzell II was recognized as a member of the 2025 AP All-America Third Team, the organization announced Monday afternoon. The Midland, Texas, native was the only receiver from the Southeastern Conference selected to one of the three 2025 AP All-America T...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Story courtesy of WVLT) - With frigid temperatures forecast for East Tennessee, several warming centers across the area are opening. Below is a list of warming centers that will be available Monday night into Tuesday. As more open or close, this list will be updated. Blount County The United Way of Bl...

December 15, 2025 (story courtesy of ) Nashville skyline and the Cumberland River Tennessee's economy continued to expand this year despite challenges stemming from slower job growth and federal policy changes, according to a new report by the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Tenness...

UPDATE (12/15/25) : The victim of the crash that happened Saturday on Clinton Highway has been identified as Kobe Sims, 25 of Nashville, Tennessee. Knoxville, TN (WOKI) - A fatal motorcycle crash remains under investigation following a hit and run on Clinton Highway, a suspect is in custody. 57-year-old Steven Dockery ...

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) - An investigation is underway following a church fire. Knoxville Fire Department crews were called to 2122 Dayton Street and found smoke coming from the windows and the eves. Crews were able to get the under control in ten minutes. The church suffered some fire damage, significant water damage an...