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wvlt.tv > 04/07/2026 > knoxvilles-largest-homeless-shelter-changes-model-advocates-raise-concerns

Knoxville’s largest homeless shelter changes model as advocates raise concerns

4+ hour, 42+ min ago  (1177+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Knox Area Rescue Ministries has announced a new shelter model that leaders say will help more people exit homelessness, but advocates are raising concerns about whether the timing is right amid rising housing costs and long waiting…...

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wvlt.tv > 04/07/2026 > downtown-knoxvilles-riverview-tower-has-new-owner

Downtown Knoxville’s Riverview Tower has a new owner

9+ hour, 41+ min ago  (227+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - An iconic piece of Knoxville's skyline will likely have a new bank's name spread across its top. Apex Bank announced Tuesday it had purchased Riverview Tower in downtown Knoxville, also known as the Truist building. The 24-story…...

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wvlt.tv > 04/07/2026 > transfer-portal-tracker-who-is-leaving-tennessee-basketball-who-is-joining

Transfer Portal Tracker: Who is leaving Tennessee basketball? Who is joining?

13+ hour, 40+ min ago  (145+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Rick Barnes and company look to add some key players to their roster after making the program's third consecutive Elite Eight. The transfer portal for men's basketball officially opened on Tuesday, Apr. 7 and so far six Tennessee…...

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wvlt.tv > 04/06/2026 > knoxville-taking-softball-new-heights

Knoxville taking softball to new heights

23+ hour, 57+ min ago  (286+ words) Knoxville taking softball to new heights'WVLT KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Already home to professional teams such as the Ice Bears, Smokies and One Knox SC, the City of Knoxville is now set to welcome a new female professional team. The new…...

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wvlt.tv > 04/05/2026 > knoxville-restaurant-suffers-minor-damage-after-fire-kfd-says

Fire damages West Knoxville restaurant, KFD says

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (96+ words) The Knoxville Fire Department said they responded to a fire at the Copper Cellar in West Knoxville Saturday night around 10:40 p.m. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -The Knoxville Fire Department said they responded to a fire at the Copper Cellar in West Knoxville…...

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wvlt.tv > 04/06/2026 > tennessees-bishop-boswell-set-enter-transfer-portal-after-two-seasons

Tennessee’s Bishop Boswell set to enter transfer portal after two seasons

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (260+ words) Tennessee's Bishop Boswell set to enter transfer portal after two seasons'WVLT KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennessee basketball guard Bishop Boswell plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal after two seasons with the Vols. Boswell averaged 6.2 ppg while playing 26.5 minutes per game…...

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wvlt.tv > 04/04/2026 > knoxville-smokies-open-season-with-win-over-birmingham

Knoxville Smokies open season with win over Birmingham

3+ day, 18+ hour 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…...

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wvlt.tv > 04/04/2026 > lsu-rallies-take-series-opener-tennessee

LSU rallies to take series opener from Tennessee

3+ day, 21+ hour 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…...

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wvlt.tv > 04/03/2026 > tennessee-forward-enter-transfer-portal-after-three-seasons

Tennessee forward to enter transfer portal after three seasons

4+ day, 2+ hour 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…...

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wvlt.tv > 04/02/2026 > zoo-knoxville-welcomes-new-lion-cub

Zoo Knoxville welcomes new lion cub

5+ day, 9+ 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…...