No casket, no cost: Tennesseans go back to 'natural' burial
An East Tennessee burial preserve goes back to the basics offering a "simpler, more natural" way of burying the dead--no casket, no embalming and no cost.
"How does a mountain disappear?" Three years after Pat Summitt's death
It has been three years since the passing of legendary Lady Vols head coach Pat Summitt, but her legacy thrives and shines in the light she left behind.
Proposal asks Knoxville to formally recognize racial inequality
A resolution that asks the community to acknowledge racial injustice and offers a promise to work towards a more equal future will soon go before the Knoxville City Council.
"They had a life too;" Remembering mother, daughter murdered in 1986
When Wanda and Sheila Romines were murdered in Union County in 1986, their killers destroyed the lives of what one man called a "happy family."
KFD returns to Knoxville recycling center after fire flare up
The Knoxville Fire Department said the fire at the Fort Loudon Waste and Recycling was caused by a piece of equipment backfiring. KFD said a forklift that had a propane tank backfired and shot out flames, lighting bits of paper on fire.
Timeline of the Evelyn Boswell case
The disappearance of 15-month-old Evelyn Boswell, of Sullivan County, Tennessee, captured the attention of people living in several states.
Carole Baskin shares what she’s got in common with Knoxville film crew
Whether you’re a cool cat or kitten, you probably know the name Carole Baskin by now. If you don’t, Baskin was featured on a breakout Netflix documentary about her rivalry with fellow big cat lover, Joe Exotic, on “Tiger King.”
“I’m out with a tiger cub,” 911 calls reveal deputy’s encounter with possible tiger
An off-duty deputy who reported seeing a tiger roaming in East Knox County Thursday night appeared to tell dispatchers in a 911 call recording, "Is there any animal control units ... I’m out with a tiger cub.”
Families selling children for sex most common form of human trafficking in East Tennessee, experts say
East Tennessee human trafficking experts reported an increase in misinformation as the hashtag #SaveOurChildren began to trend on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter.
Armadillo in the Smokies? Scientists explain its appearance
Scientists gathered together at the Discover Life in America event held in Gatlinburg to learn and discuss the impact of climate change on the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
One of those scientists is PhD candidate Kendall Beals. She researches the impact of wildfires on plants and soil in the area. She says changes "certainly has to do with the amount of fossil fuels that we are putting into the environment."
Another scientist, Dr. Jitu Kumar, works with the Oak Ridge National Laborator
Sen. Marsha Blackburn calls out Rennova Health over payroll issues
A Tennessee senator called out a public health company that owns multiple hospitals in East Tennessee for the company's "concerning" business practices.
Sevier Co. commissioner says 'queer' running for president is 'ugly'
The woman who stormed out of a Sevier County Commission meeting following comments made by a member of the commission spoke to WVLT News about her reaction on Tuesday. October 22.
Commissioner Warren Hurst took the floor on Oct. 21 to speak about the commission's pending vote on becoming a gun sanctuary city.
East Towne mall to close
After more than 30 years, the Knoxville Center Mall, also known as East Towne Mall, will close.
Local couple says handmade quilts were all that was left after Gatlinburg fires
This weekend the Gatlinburg craft community is showing visitors generations of hand made items.
During the same show, two years ago, they evacuated the convention center during the wildfires and for one couple they lost everything, all but what they left behind.
Seizing snakes, wrangling bears, naked suspects: TWRA officer closes out 40-year career
From vipers to bears to suspects, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Officer Wayne Rich has seen it all.
Eric Boyd sentenced to life in prison with possibility of parole in Christian-Newsom murders
Eric Boyd was handed down two life sentences with the possibility of parole following his conviction on murder charges in the Christian-Newsom trial.
Sister of Knoxville woman murdered by serial killer speaks out
Decades after her sister's murder in 1975, East Tennessee resident Jessie Downs told WVLT News she finally has closure.
On Jan 18, 1975, Martha Cunningham's body was recovered in a wooded area near Oglesby Lane in Knox County, Downs said. But it would take more than 40 years for Cunningham's killer to come forward.
Loudon Co. Mayor: "We're going to rebuild her"
Loudon County Mayor Buddy Bradshaw said that preliminary findings from the structural engineer says they will be able to use the framework of the historic Loudon County courthouse.
“That old building is solid, and we’re gonna keep her there and rebuild her,” Bradshaw said.
The booms are back in town: Earthquakes hit Maryville area
As for the source of the mysterious sounds? The USGS says "no one knows for sure."
Former UT official calls fans "wacko"
Following the announcement of the settlement with John Currie, the University of Tennessee released correspondence between UT officials that detailed the search for a football coach.
Max Patch / Sept. 2019
Max Patch / Sept. 2019
Smoky Mountain Hot Air Balloon Fest / Aug. 2019
Smoky Mountain Hot Air Balloon Fest / Aug. 2019
Frankie / Sept. 2019
Frankie / Sept. 2019
Supermoon / Mar. 2019
Supermoon / Mar. 2019
Cat / Oct. 2019
Cat / Oct. 2019
