Brittany Tarwater
Anchor, Multimedia Journalist
Knoxville, Tenn.
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Brittany Tarwater is an Emmy award winning Anchor and Reporter for WVLT News.
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ALS causes a person’s brain to lose connection with the muscles, which causes them to lose their ability to chew, walk, talk and eventually breath, according to the ALS Tennessee Chapter.
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Kendra Scott Jewelry supports middle Tennessee family affected by flooding
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Knoxville doctor leading clinical trials for new COVID-19 vaccine
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South-Doyle and Oak Ridge will meet in a rematch of last season’s 5A semifinal.
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There is no vaccine or treatment for the respiratory disease known as RSV
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Alliance House set to host informational meetings, Gala to raise money to cover cost of mammograms for women in their thirties
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The goal is to get funds to nonprofits who are already working to build up the community and support those who are working to curb the violence, organizers said.
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Dr. Ben Hoffman, professor of pediatrics at Oregon Health and Science University, spoke with WVLT’s Brittany Tarwater about the current rise in pediatric COVID cases.
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VFL legend and soon-to-be NFL Hall of Famer Peyton Manning will be the guest speaker at the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame banquet in August.
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Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is hosting its first “TWRA Give it a Shot’ to teach safe gun and archery handling and care
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After nearly going out of business, Weigel’s is celebrating 90 years in East Tennessee
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Medal of Honor recipient, Kyle White, plans to meet with East Tennessee teachers on character development training.
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Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame recognizes six High School Athletes of the Year for 2021
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Since RSV is a virus, Dr. Radu says there are no antibiotics to treat it.
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Consumer Product Safety Commission has released a list of home products that should be checked annually
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WVLT News is proud to serve a community that is willing to share its stories of hope, success, and triumph.
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Brown will join Nashville native Alex Walsh in representing Tennessee in the Olympics.
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Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency reports 2020 had most deadly boating accidents since 1983.
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The Boyd Foundation announced a $1 million gift to YWCA Keys of Hope capital campaign.
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100+ Women Who Care Sevier County meet quarterly to donate thousands of dollars helping the community
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Karen Coffey relied on friends for a place for her and her 13-year-old son to sleep before she turned her life around and now helps other women find success
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There could be an added health benefit to connecting with loved ones through a screen
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The Cirrus Airframe Parachute System is issued as standard equipment in all Cirrus aircraft
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Doctors with the American Heart Association have warned of increased risk for cardiovascular disease and hypertension, in particular, in pregnant women.
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WVLT News was honored with several prestigious Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards.
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This year’s virtual luncheon has a special focus on women’s mental health and resiliency
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The Keys of Hope Luncheon started in 2010 as a way to support the YWCA’s already existing Keys of Hope Women’s Program which provides safe, affordable housing for up to two years for women in the Downtown Knoxville area.
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A Knoxville mom says her son's day was made after a stranger bought him a stuffed puppy at Walmart.
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Make-A-Wish East Tennessee is hosting a virtual pre-party for all derby fans.
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The McNabb Center is hosting events and creating campaigns to bring awareness to sexual assault this month
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University of Tennessee are planning events all month long to spread awareness of Sexual Assault.
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What could the new normal look like as many people are now getting vaccinated.
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YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley plans to use the $1 million gift to support its Phyllis Wheatley Center and programs for teenagers
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A new article shows five drinks that can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke
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UT Medical Center emergency physician shows how seasonal household items could turn dangerous
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S.
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WVLT News was recognized at the 2021 Mid-South Emmy Award ceremony Saturday night.
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Not even a teenager, 12-year-old Lucas Hinds is finding his place at the University of Tennessee.
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If you’re thrifty and creative here’s a challenge you’ll want to know about: KARM and East Tennessee Children’s Hospital are asking everyone to find items at KARM stores to restore, recreate or reinvent.
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February is all about hearts, not just the candy kind but about yours. It’s American Heart Month and WVLT will be discussing heart health every day this week.
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People who smoked cigarettes in addition to vaping experienced health effects as harmful as those who smoked cigarettes exclusively, according to research published by the American Heart Association.
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The Tennessee Department of Human Services announced it is extending its program that offers free child care to essential workers into 2021.
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Doctors warn people to pay attention to warning signs of heart health during holidays, especially women.
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The 15-year-old’s family remembers his heroism, five years after he died shielding his friends from what police said was random gunfire
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Four employees with Maryville College are taking part in COVID-19 vaccine trials, and three of them spoke with WVLT News about how they feel so far and why they decided to get involved in the search for a vaccine.
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OBC is hoping to collect thousands of toys for its annual Blessings on Bell Street holiday giveaway
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An East Tennessee doctor said he’s trying to set a good example for his patients by taking part in a Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine trial.