Lauren Meyers
Digital Producer
Knoxville, TN
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Her contributions to WVLT's coverage are vast and far-reaching. She covered a deadly bar stabbing that severely injured a University of Tennessee student, a Union County murder, and a mother accused of leaving her small children alone in a bathtub.
The 50th anniversary of Big Ed's Pizza was one of Lauren's favorite stories to cover. She enjoyed showcasing the community's continued support for the famous East Tennessee restaurant.
Lauren is a recent graduate at the University of Tennessee and studied abroad in Prague where she completed a correspondent course and worked with Transitions Online and Reuters.
In her free time, Lauren loves spending time at the gym, shopping, and hanging out with her friends.
Crews are actively battling two wildfire in Cherokee National Forest Tuesday.
Body cam footage of the fatal officer-involved Austin-East shooting will be release, according to DA Charme Allen.
KPD Chief Thomas has issued a statement following DA Allen releasing body cam footage.
Crews are responding to a North Knoxville house fire Wednesday afternoon.
President Biden is asking employers to provide PTO for employees to get a COVID-19 vaccination.
A miniature poodle has died after being tossed out of a car window in Colorado.
Blount Partnership hosting a job fair on April 27 with more than 60 employers attending.
A terminally ill customer paid it forward shocking staff at a Gatlinburg restaurant with a $1,000 tip.
The Haslams’ have donated $5 million to the University of Tennessee Medical Center to support expanding access to health services through new and existing partnerships.
Maryville-Blount County Parks and Recreation is hosting a ‘Paws in the Park’ event for all your furry friends.
The TBI is investigating a possible Memphis officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday night.
A Snapchat of a 21-year-old woman allegedly selling marijuana has led to an arrest and evidence seizure.
“Dolly has worked far beyond 9 to 5 to distribute 152+ million books to 1.8+ million kids,” said Gov. Lee recognizing Dolly Parton for contributions to children’s literacy.
The Tennessee Department of Correction will be offering up to $10,000 in incentives for those interested in a career in public safety.
Jefferson County officials are responding to a homicide in Dandridge Tuesday.
Laurel Springs Church has been added to the state’s National Register of Historic Places.
A man has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault after a shooting at Victor Ashe Park Monday.
A student born with a brain disorder is a soon to be Vol after receiving his acceptance letter to the University of Tennessee.
The university says there will not be a COVID vaccine mandate for a variety of reasons.
A Cookeville man is charged with extortion and harassment after accused of threatening a Sevier Co. judge and two attorneys.
Seven people were arrested Monday for disrupting a Knox County Commission meeting.
Aaron Beasley issued an animal cruelty citation after being accused of abusing a kitten.
Hard Knox Pizzeria will be donating 100% of its profits to Austin-East Magnet High School throughout the week.
Authorities discovered a bus driver fabricated a story about a white male lurking around school bus stops trying to engage children in conversation.
Austin-East Magnet High School announced Monday they will be increasing security as students return in-person on Wednesday, April 21.
Knoxville police searching for a missing 49-year-old man last seen on April 15.
The two men have been charged with possession and sale of marijuana as well as intent with a firearm within 1500 feet of a church.
Six people were injured after gunfire erupted at a 12-year-old’s birthday party.
Elizabethon police are searching for a missing girl last seen on March 31.
The American Red Cross will assist the five tenants after firefighters extinguished a North Knoxville home Sunday.
A Texas man is charged with injury to a child with intent to cause serious bodily injury after accused of putting a baby in scalding hot water.
A bobcat attack was caught on camera.
University of Tennessee police department’s K9 Kale turns 4-years-old Saturday, April 17.
A warning has been issued on the Peloton Tread+ after one child death has been reported and multiple incidents, according to the CPSC.
In an exclusive interview with NBC News, a Tennessee woman explained her severe reaction after receiving the Johnson and Johnson vaccine.
According to Tennessee officials, the missing 27-year-old woman was last seen on April 10.
Metal detectors are now a possibility at Austin-East High School, according to Chief of School Security.
Multiple gunshot victims including an officer at Austin-East High School.
The bill if passed would give military spouses with valid professional licenses in one state reciprocity in the state where their spouse is currently serving on military orders.
Zoo Knoxville will host the event each Thursday in April.
The boy was found safe Wednesday morning, Knoxville police reported.
Johnson & Johnson vaccine clinic at Walters State Community College has been canceled.
University of Tennessee cancels public COVID-19 vaccination clinic following FDA, CDC recommendation
Recipients signing up for the vaccination clinic will receive the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
The vaccination clinic will be available for all Roane State students and employees.
Cookeville officials investigating fatal multi-vehicle crash on I-40 westbound near mile marker 302.
Knoxville officials searching for a suspect in East Knoxville.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is reporting a fatality following a motorcycle crash in Knox County Sunday afternoon.
One injured following multi-vehicle wreck on Norris Freeway.