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WATCH: Fans enjoy the sights and sounds of the 2021 Orange and White game
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Fans of the University of Tennessee football team didn’t let the weather stop them from watching the Vols take the field at Neyland Stadium. RELATED STORY: Vols cap off 2021 spring drills with Orange & White game The Vols were able to host their Orange and White game Saturday afternoon. It […] → Read More
TBI agents investigating officer-involved shooting in Morgan County
MORGAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed Sunday night they are sending agents to the scene of an officer-involved shooting in Morgan County. Information remains preliminary at this time. Morgan County dispatch referred comments about the incident to Roane County authorities. Roane County Sheriff Jack Stockton confirmed the scene was at […] → Read More
Tennessee Senate OKs bill allowing opt-out of LGBT curriculum
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s Republican-dominant Senate has advanced legislation that would require school districts to alert parents of any instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill also allows parents or guardians to opt their students out of such instruction. Backers of the bill argued Monday that the measure strengthens parental rights, but […] → Read More
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn weighs in about MLB decision to move all star game from Atlanta
(WATE/WBTW) — Major League Baseball announced Friday that it is moving the 2021 All-Star game out of Atlanta over new voting restrictions in Georgia. The league said it is finalizing a new host city and will make an announcement “shortly.” Commissioner Rob Manfred said MLB supports voting rights for all Americans and opposes any restrictions […] → Read More
Trio of East Tennesseans advance on American Idol during Hollywood Week
(WATE) — Some homegrown talent in East Tennessee is continuing to make their presence felt on American Idol. During the Sunday, March 21, episode of American Idol, three singers were able to make it to the next round of the show. Christina Daugherty is a teacher from L&N STEM Academy Magnet High School in Knox […] → Read More
Hamblen County Sheriff: Human skeletal remains found near Panther Creek State Park hiking trail
HAMBLEN COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — The Hamblen County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Friday night that human skeletal remains were found this week at Panther Creek State Park. According to Sheriff Esco Jarnagin, hikers reportedly found the remains near a hiking trail roughly an hour-and-a-half from the main trailhead at the park. Jarnigan confirmed the office checked […] → Read More
Student organizations asking UT to terminate professor who used racially charged acronym in class
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Several UT student organizations have crafted a joint petition calling for the termination of a professor who used a racially charged acronym during a lesson in an Africana studies class. “Racism is as much a UTK tradition as the checkerboard,” says the opening line of a letter from several student organizations. […] → Read More
City, county leaders hold joint workshop about downtown Knoxville stadium project
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Thursday night marked the first step in possibly bringing the Tennessee Smokies back to Knoxville. “If everything goes according to plan, we’d hope to say ‘play ball’ in April of 2023,” Randy Boyd said. Knoxville City Council and Knox County Commission members held a joint workshop with Boyd Sports about a […] → Read More
KPD: Former employee of Cazzy’s Corner Grill kills 2 after shooting at West Knoxville restaurant
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — UPDATE 7:37 PM: The Knoxville Police Department has confirmed the second victim from Sunday’s shooting from Cazzy’s Grill has died. The victim has been identified as Rob Goebel, 50. The following release was provided by KPD: “Sadly, the second victim from the shooting that occurred at Cazzy’s Grill on Sunday morning […] → Read More
What to expect as Georgia counts votes
Some things to keep in mind as the polls close Tuesday night. → Read More
Man facing arson and burglary charges following incident at John Sevier Center
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL)- 34-year-old Jacob Michael Ollis is in custody and facing charges of Aggravated Burglary and Aggravated Arson following an incident that happened in downtown Johnson City Saturday night. Johnson City Police officers responded to the John Sevier Center around 7 p.m. Saturday night. Upon arrival, officers found the door to an apartment […] → Read More
Bill Hagerty sworn in as US Senator for Tennessee
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WATE) — Sunday marked the end of an era and the beginning of a new one for the U.S. Congress. U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty (R) was officially sworn in to become the next U.S. Senator for the state of Tennessee. The former U.S. Ambassador to Japan was supported by President Donald Trump and […] → Read More
Knoxville native among six Nashville officers recognized for evacuating people before RV explosion on Christmas Day
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — One of the six Nashville police officers being recognized for their heroic actions has ties to the Knoxville area. Officer Michael Sipos, along with five other police officers, have been recognized by Metro Nashville Police for evacuating people and saving lives from 2nd Avenue before Friday morning’s RV explosion. Hardin Valley Academy confirmed […] → Read More
‘Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square’ now available for streaming on Netflix
(WATE) — With the holidays just around the corner, you can spend time with your family inside with a movie from an East Tennessee icon. “Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square” is now available for streaming on Netflix. According to a brief overview of the movie from Netflix, “Seasonal cheer comes to a screeching halt […] → Read More
Current and former Tennessee elected officials react to President-elect Joe Biden reaching 270 electoral votes
TENNESSEE (WATE) — (Editor’s Note: This story will be regularly updated with any additional comments from former and current elected officials in Tennessee) The country continues to respond following several national media outlets reporting that Democrat Joe Biden has reached 270 votes, making him president-elect of the United States. Recounts and legal proceedings are expected […] → Read More
TDOT: Traffic impacted in Erwin due to crash
UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Department of Transportation confirmed crews are working the scene of a crash in Unicoi County. According to the TDOT SmartWay map, that accident is out State Route 81 at South Walnut Street in the town of Erwin and was reported at 8:41 p.m. on Saturday. At this time, […] → Read More
Sheriff: Ohio murder suspect arrested in Dickenson County, Va.
DICKENSON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – UPDATE – A man wanted in connection to a homicide in Ohio has been arrested in Dickenson County, Virginia. According to Dickenson County Sheriff Jeremy Fleming, James C. Miller was arrest in Haysi, Virginia. Fleming told News Channel 11 that the Virginia State Police assisted deputies in Miller’s arrest. He […] → Read More
Dobyns-Bennett teacher uplifts students with school parody of ‘You’ll Be Back’ from Hamilton
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – A local math teacher is uplifting his students with a parody from “Hamilton” that is full of laughs and hope for a return to in-person learning. Bryan Kerns teaches Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry and Fire Science at Dobyns-Bennett High School. On Sunday, Kerns posted a video with his parody of […] → Read More
Executive Director: TSSAA ‘very aware of what is going on at the college level’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association says it has been tracking the recent developments in college athletics. According to a statement from TSSAA Executive Director Bernard Childress to News Channel 11, the TSSAA is still in contact with state and national organizations regarding high school athletics. “We are very aware of […] → Read More
Elizabethton City Schools confirms West Side Elementary employee with COVID-19
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — A spokesperson with Elizabethton City Schools has confirmed that an employee at West Side Elementary has tested positive for COVID-19. A letter sent out to parents at West Side Elementary on Saturday, Aug. 8, says an employee has tested positive. West Side Principal John Wright issued the following comment in the […] → Read More