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Knoxville Smokies announce 2026 coaching staff
3+ hour, 52+ min ago (150+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Chicago Cubs helped announce the Knoxville Smokies coaching staff for the 2026 season. According to a release from the Smokies, Lance Rymel enters his third season as manager of the Knoxville Smokies. He helped guide the team…...
New primary care clinic opens in North Knoxville
1+ week, 2+ day ago (151+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A new primary care clinic has opened its doors in North Knoxville, expanding access for a growing community. Tennova Primary Care - North was established to support community health needs and continued growth of North Knoxville Medical Center's…...
Historic Giffin School to become affordable housing in South Knoxville
1+ week, 2+ day ago (427+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A historic South Knoxville school will be converted into affordable housing for families as part of a community redevelopment project. Officials broke ground Monday on Historic Giffin Square, which will preserve the 98-year-old Giffin Elementary School while…...
Fire crews battle Thursday night house fire in Knoxville
1+ week, 6+ day ago (92+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Fire crews battled a house fire in Knoxville Thursday night, according to the Knoxville Fire Department. It happened at a house in the 2900 block of Orchard Avenue. KFD said crews arrived at the scene to find heavy…...
Tennessee softball’s Karlyn Pickens inks NIL deal with Athletes Unlimited Softball League
2+ week, 1+ day ago (164+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennessee softball pitcher Karlyn Pickens has become the first college player to secure a name, image and likeness deal with the Athletes Unlimited Softball League. The AUSL, which launched in 2025, expanded to six teams with individual home…...
KAT buses to delay start of service Tuesday, operate on regular snow routes through Knoxville
2+ week, 2+ day ago (226+ words) Knoxville Area Transit, better known as KAT, buses will start their routes late and operate on the city's Regular Snow Routes Tuesday. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Knoxville Area Transit, better known as KAT, buses will start their routes late and operate…...
Tennessee softball and baseball greet fans as season quickly approaches
2+ week, 5+ day ago (176+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Dick's House of Sport in Knoxville gave Tennessee fans a free opportunity to meet and greet the stars of Tennessee softball and baseball Friday night. Representing softball were head coach Karen Weekly and Lady Vols Ella Dodge,…...
4 people, 2 dogs displaced after tree falls on Knoxville home, officials say
3+ week, 3+ day ago (119+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - No injuries are reported after a tree fell onto a North Knoxville home Saturday afternoon. According to Tim Woods with the Knoxville Fire Department, the incident happened at a home on Leconte Lane. He said three people…...
Tennessee-Ole Miss game time changed
3+ week, 5+ day ago (116+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennessee's Monday evening match-up against Ole Miss is now a Monday matinee. Due to inclement weather, the Lady Vols and Rebels will meet at 4 p.m. ET on Monday, three hours ... KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennessee's Monday evening match-up against…...
Potential snow and ice postpone comedian Nate Bargatze’s Knoxville show
3+ week, 6+ day ago (198+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Comedian Nate Bargatze's Knoxville stop is being delayed, thanks to the potential for dangerous winter weather. The announcement came Friday, saying Bargatze's Jan. 25 show ... KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Comedian Nate Bargatze's Knoxville stop is being delayed, thanks to…...