43+ min ago  (93+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Smokies opened their second season at Covenant Health Park with a 9-6 win over the Birmingham Barons on Friday night. It's the third straight season that Knoxville has won its home opener. Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya…...

2+ hour, 56+ min ago  (193+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennessee saw a 4-1 eighth inning lead disappear on Friday, falling to LSU, 7-5, in the series opener in front of a Lindsey Nelson Stadium record 7,195 people in Knoxville. Landon Mack was sensational in his Friday night debut for…...

8+ hour, 8+ min ago  (86+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennessee forward Cade Phillips will enter the transfer portal after three seasons in the Volunteer program. Phillips missed most of last season after undergoing a season-ending surgery in December on his left shoulder. Phillips dislocated his shoulder…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (288+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Zoo Knoxville has welcomed a male African lion cub, announcing his birth Thursday. His parents are first-time mother Zahra and father Maji, and he was born Feb. 17. Zahra had two cubs in her litter, but only one…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (153+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - After two seasons, Tennessee and assistant coach Gabe Lazo are parting ways. Per a report from WVLT media partner, Volquest, Lazo will be replaced by Florida State assistant Bill Ferrara. Lazo was instrumental in Tennessee's success on…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago  (195+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Following Tennessee's 95-62 loss to Michigan in Sunday's Elite 8 matchup, Rick Barnes was asked if he was committed to coaching the team next season. "I am," said Barnes. The 2026-27 campaign will be Barnes' 12th at Tennessee and 40th as a…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (348+ words) Comedian Leanne Morgan, a Tennessee native, coming to Knoxville'WVLT KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Comedian Leanne Morgan is preparing to make a pit stop in her home state of Tennessee with shows planned for both Knoxville and Nashville. Morgan will be bringing…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (129+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The 6-seed Tennessee Volunteers are set for a late night showdown with 2-seed Iowa State in the Sweet 16. The Vols and Cyclones will square off Friday night at 10:10 pm ET on TBS/TruTV in Chicago. Tennessee has…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (138+ words) PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (WVLT) - Tennessee and Virginia are set to meet for the fourth time in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday in Philadelphia. The Volunteers won the most recent meeting in The Big Dance during the 2007 Tournament, 77-74. Tennessee is seeking its…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (720+ words) Tyler Summitt, Pat Summitt's son, told WVLT's Sports Director Rick Russo the project came together through Trilogy, Don Porter, Tribeca Productions and Rockin' Robin Productions, which he said is Robin Roberts' production company. Tyler Summitt said the film covers his…...