1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (794+ words) CHAPEL HILL, N. C. "The East Carolina Sick Puppies (37-22-1) outlasted the Tennessee Volunteers (38-21) in a thrilling 14-inning battle Friday afternoon in the Chapel Hill Regional opener. The postseason pitchers" duel became the longest NCAA Regional game since 2023, with ECU emerging victorious after…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago  (745+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) " The sun is setting on the University of Tennessee's Nike deal after more than a decade. With just weeks left before Adidas takes over as the school's official apparel provider, let's take a look back on the…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (492+ words) Knoxville City Councilmembers passed Mayor Indya Kincannon's $499 million budget 8-1. There are no tax increases and Knoxville's bond rating is high, but slowing revenue means a more conservative budget than in previous years. Included in Kincannon's budget are affordable housing, homelessness…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago  (148+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) " The Knoxville Police Department has released a report on traffic incidents during the recent Memorial Day holiday, which is one of the busiest periods of the year for travel. From the afternoon of May 22 through May 25, officers…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago  (390+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) " In 1863, Knoxville National Cemetery was established to serve as the final resting place of fallen Union soldiers. The Knoxville Civil War Roundtable spoke with some attendees about the history of the Civil War and Memorial Day after…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago  (238+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) " Cargo thefts are on the rise in Tennessee, with the Midstate now'ranking fourth for having the highest'volume of cargo thefts in the country.' However, recent data from Overhaul"a company that tracks cargo theft data as well…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (494+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) " Knoxville National Cemetery is the final resting place for more than 8, 000 U. S. veterans. On Memorial Day, East Tennesseans remembered the sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. "In my retirement years, I spent a lot…...

6+ day, 43+ min ago  (112+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) " Knoxville Police asked for the public's help identifying two people they say assaulted a 24-year-old. Police said the two assaulted a Knoxville man in the parking lot at 210 Jackson Avenue early Sunday morning. The victim was seriously…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago  (403+ words) Scattered rain for Memorial Day but not a washout. Showers and storms continue Tuesday and Wednesday Tonight: Another round of showers and storms likely overnight (80%). Low: 67. Tuesday: Scattered storms, mainly in the afternoon and evening (70%). High: 81. The threat of severe…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago  (215+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) " A Knoxville man was arrested and charged after his wife was found dead outside a Jefferson Avenue home Saturday evening, the Knoxville Police Department said. Shervon Johnson, 53, faces charges including second-degree murder and convicted felon in possession…...