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Powell pulls away from Halls to open region play

POWELL, Tenn. (WVLT) - Powell used a strong defensive second half to pull away from Halls in Thursday’s matchup, opening ...

‘It’s been a a learning curve’ | First year of Smokies baseball in Knoxville being deemed a success

The first season back in Knoxville for the Smokies presented challenges, but is considered a massive success overall ...

Home Builders Association of Greater Knoxville files lawsuit against Loudon County

Both sides want to promote growth in Loudon County. The Association wants to make sure all rules are clear and fair. Loudon ...

‘Regardless of my personal views...I respect the decision’ | District Attorney General responds to indictment of MCSO jail staff in Elijah Isbill’s in-custody death

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - In a statement posted to Facebook on Thursday, District Attorney General Stephen Hatchett says he ...

‘It’s just going to make for such a much more enjoyable day for our fans’ | UT unveils upgrades to Neyland Stadium this season

First of all, fans will be able to access a new an improved Gate 9 entrance. It’s been patterned after the Gate 21 entrance ...

Knoxville City Council approves $1.2 million for roadway project, adding sidewalk and bike lanes

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Knoxville City Council approved roughly $1.2 million for a project to make Liberty Street safer.

Storm damages planes, hangers at Sky Ranch Airport in Alcoa

The moment we got the visibility back, we couldn’t believe it. It was about 30 seconds,” Thomas Main, who keeps two planes at ...

State dollars to help pay for $1.7B fuel center in Oak Ridge, Gov. Bill Lee says

Thursday, Tennessee Bill Lee announced that Oklo Inc. has selected Oak Ridge, Tennessee for their new $1.7 billion expansion.

Varsity All Access | Key games for week 3 of high school football

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - It’s time for week three of the high school football season across East Tennessee. Old rivalries ...