JT Thomas
Digital Content Producer
Knoxville, TN
Updated: 44 minutes ago
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The building at the intersection of Johnston Street at Tennessee Avenue collapsed following severe winds in East Tennessee.
Updated: 2 hours ago
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Downed power lines spark fires after strong winds tear through the area.
Updated: 3 hours ago
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Strong winds down powerlines leaving tens of thousands of East Tennesseans in the dark.
Updated: 20 hours ago
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The Saturday match was postponed due to travel related challenges, team officials said.
Updated: 23 hours ago
|By JT Thomas
Soniemy Benitez Melendez has been charged with criminal homicide after the girl was pronounced dead on Tuesday.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 5:37 PM EDT
|By JT Thomas
First responders are on the scene now and are currently redirecting traffic.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 10:42 AM EDT
|By JT Thomas
The Tennessee lawmaker says “I don’t see any real role that we could do other than mess things up” after latest school shooting in Nashville.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 12:26 AM EDT
|By JT Thomas and Kelly Ann Krueger
Alexis Franklin, 16, and Alieria Donegan, 17, were last seen leaving 3227 Division Street, officials said.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 9:00 PM EDT
|By JT Thomas
Like similar events held in North and South Knoxville, the open house will answer questions about changes coming to the community.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 4:47 PM EDT
|By JT Thomas
Your survival guide for the busy weekend; from road-closures to where to park ahead of concerts, runs and art festivals downtown and on campus.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 8:30 AM EDT
|By JT Thomas
The Franklin based singer shared she plans to honor the victims of the shooting in Nashville.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 10:57 PM EDT
|By JT Thomas
Videos obtained by WVLT show the man using racial slurs in front of students in a classroom.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 10:39 PM EDT
|By JT Thomas
The collapsing deck trapped a person, resulting in injuries.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 10:37 PM EDT
|By JT Thomas
A LaFollette man was taken into custody following multiple reports of mail theft in the area.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 7:04 PM EDT
|By JT Thomas
A silver truck was seen to be involved in a theft in Jefferson County, officers say.
Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 9:11 PM EDT
|By JT Thomas
Animal Rescue Corps says the dogs were crammed into small wire cages in extremely high ammonia levels of over 200 parts per million.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 8:18 PM EDT
|By JT Thomas
The 12-year-old girl was last seen on foot in Crossville.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 7:01 PM EDT
|By JT Thomas
East Tennessee’s marble won’t be the only beautiful addition to the Capitol.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 4:41 PM EDT
|By JT Thomas
The Oak Ridge campus is helping community members get in contact with potential employers.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:33 PM EDT
|By JT Thomas
The incident took place at a home visited by police for a similar reason only last month.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:00 PM EDT
|By JT Thomas
The Smithsonian-Affiliate museum says they want to celebrate the spring with a pioneer tradition.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 8:25 PM EDT
|By JT Thomas
Knoxville City Council votes 7-2 to approve addition of Real Time Information Center to budget.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 4:23 PM EDT
|By JT Thomas
In an effort to combat lower than normal turkey populations, some changes have been made to the season.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 3:49 PM EDT
|By JT Thomas
The teams will play in Bank of America stadium in Charlotte to fill Oklahoma’s once out-of-conference slot.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 11:35 PM EDT
|By JT Thomas
With football season on the horizon, an eager Vols team tears up some turf during spring football.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 9:43 PM EDT
|By JT Thomas
Professional fishers will team up with Knoxvillians next week to help keep the Tennessee River clean.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 4:07 PM EDT
|By JT Thomas
The two Speedwell residents were finally stopped with methamphetamine and cash in their possession, officers said.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 5:33 PM EDT
|By JT Thomas
A ticket for your very own time-travelling journey through Knoxville’s far and recent past.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 5:30 PM EDT
|By JT Thomas
Tenants struggle to find new housing in the face of Crossville City’s acquisition of the property.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 4:50 PM EDT
|By JT Thomas
Knoxville’s new green initiative will help provide power while keeping our air clean.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 3:38 PM EDT
|By JT Thomas
Northwest Knox County man charged after selling to undercover minors, police say.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 2:10 PM EDT
|By JT Thomas
Legacy Entertainment Group announces expansion to another state
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 11:58 AM EDT
|By JT Thomas
Kids age four to 12 can receive free cleanings, x-rays and fluoride treatments for the rest of the month.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 3:38 PM EDT
|By JT Thomas
Dogwood Arts hosts second annual “authentically Knoxville” festival.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 12:03 PM EDT
|By JT Thomas
Officials hope this shuttle service to popular destinations will help alleviate traffic and parking congestion in the park.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 11:32 AM EDT
|By JT Thomas
Downtown Knoxville will be painted green as festivities return after long absence.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 11:09 AM EDT
|By JT Thomas
The teams decision follows announcements from 29 Major League teams making the same decision.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 5:59 AM EDT
|By JT Thomas
Researchers working on renewable energy technology are making a real world impact for some rural communities.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 11:15 AM EDT
|By JT Thomas
The Dignity Memorial Homeless/Unclaimed Veteran Burial Program will help lay these veterans to rest.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 10:40 AM EDT
|By JT Thomas
The college program is designed to help both students and the community.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 3:06 PM EDT
|By JT Thomas
Created to honor every middle school students worst enemy, Pi Day celebrates math with a clever play-on-numbers.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 1:51 PM EDT
|By JT Thomas
The Sevier County museum is shining a spotlight on the children involved in the iconic ships demise.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 12:53 PM EDT
|By JT Thomas
The man has a history of trespassing on UT property, criminal records show.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 11:52 AM EDT
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Employers looking for Blount County residents to fill job openings.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 12:04 PM EST
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National Parks Service officials are asking for volunteers interested in helping to preserve East Tennessee history.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 9:58 AM EST
|By JT Thomas
Road improvements might offer a temporary roadblock for those using part of the interstate.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 4:03 PM EST
|By JT Thomas
Man convicted in January for a 2021 shooting is sentenced to 23 years in prison.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 3:08 PM EST
|By JT Thomas
Tennessee River shoreline cleanup series to kick off this Friday in four states.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 2:03 PM EST
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The Anderson County veterans organization plans to commemorate the anniversary with their Veterans Appreciation Celebration.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 11:37 AM EST
|By JT Thomas
With warm temperatures on the horizon, the national park announces 2023 operating dates.
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