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Tennessee moves up in latest edition of CFB Playoff rankings
Tennessee moves up in latest edition of CFB Playoff rankings
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Tennessee moved up three spots in the third edition of the College Football Playoff rankings on Tuesday ahead of this weekend’s rivalry showdown against Florida. The…
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November 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Tennessee moves up in latest edition of CFB Playoff rankings
Emails reveal friction between Knox County officials and ex-interim director of juvenile center
Emails reveal friction between Knox County officials and ex-interim director of juvenile center
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Emails obtained by 6 News show strife between the Knox County mayor’s office and Brian Bivens prior to his resignation as the interim director of Knox County’s…
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November 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Emails reveal friction between Knox County officials and ex-interim director of juvenile center
One Knoxville SC wins USL League One championship in front of record crowd
One Knoxville SC wins USL League One championship in front of record crowd
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — One Knoxville SC captured the first USL League One title of its three-season professional history on Sunday, becoming just the fourth team in league history to win the lea…
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November 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
One Knoxville SC wins USL League One championship in front of record crowd
Maryville Police identifies officer critically injured during security motorcade for JD Vance
Maryville Police identifies officer critically injured during security motorcade for JD Vance
he Maryville Police Department has released additional information and the name of the officer who was critically injured while providing a dignitary protection detail escort for Vice President JD …
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November 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Maryville Police identifies officer critically injured during security motorcade for JD Vance
Officers crash during security motorcade for JD Vance in Maryville
Officers crash during security motorcade for JD Vance in Maryville
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect that the crash occurred in Maryville. A law enforcement spokesperson previously stated it occurred in Alcoa. MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Tw…
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November 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Officers crash during security motorcade for JD Vance in Maryville
Brazzell family gives back to Knoxville community with Thanksgiving meals
Brazzell family gives back to Knoxville community with Thanksgiving meals
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Tennessee football players Chris and Colin Brazzell lived up to the Volunteers’ name Thursday afternoon, joining their parents to help distribute Thanksgiving meals throug…
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November 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Brazzell family gives back to Knoxville community with Thanksgiving meals
One Knoxville rides league-record home unbeaten streak into title game
One Knoxville rides league-record home unbeaten streak into title game
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Three years after joining the professional soccer ranks, One Knoxville SC will host a championship match on Sunday to cap off a historic first season at Covenant Health Pa…
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November 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
One Knoxville rides league-record home unbeaten streak into title game
PHOTOS: Northern lights seen over East Tennessee
PHOTOS: Northern lights seen over East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — After a strong geomagnetic storming last week boosted the potential for the northern lights to be visible in much of the continental U.S., the stunning phenomenon was capt…
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November 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
PHOTOS: Northern lights seen over East Tennessee
Snowfall in East Tennessee: Crossville students enjoy day off
Snowfall in East Tennessee: Crossville students enjoy day off
It might be November, but snow has already fallen across East Tennessee and in Cumberland County. That meant Crossville kids had one day to do whatever they want.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Snowfall in East Tennessee: Crossville students enjoy day off
Pedestrian hospitalized after car crash in Blount County
Pedestrian hospitalized after car crash in Blount County
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A pedestrian was hospitalized after being hit by a car on Monday in Blount County. A 41-year-old man was struck by a car just before 6 p.m. on Wilkinson Pike, a Blount Cou…
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November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Pedestrian hospitalized after car crash in Blount County
Warming shelters open in Roane, Greene Counties ahead of cold temperatures
Warming shelters open in Roane, Greene Counties ahead of cold temperatures
ROANE COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — As temperatures dip near record lows overnight into Monday morning, warming shelters are scheduled to open in Roane and Greene Counties. In Roane County, a warming cent…
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November 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Warming shelters open in Roane, Greene Counties ahead of cold temperatures
Driver dead after SUV crashes into tree in Claiborne County
Driver dead after SUV crashes into tree in Claiborne County
A woman is dead after a single vehicle crash just after midnight Saturday.
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November 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Driver dead after SUV crashes into tree in Claiborne County
Rod Stewart coming to Knoxville next year on farewell tour
Rod Stewart coming to Knoxville next year on farewell tour
Rod Stewart is bringing his farewell tour to Knoxville next year, the music icon announced Friday.
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November 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Rod Stewart coming to Knoxville next year on farewell tour
Journey coming to Knoxville on farewell 'Final Frontier' tour
Journey coming to Knoxville on farewell ‘Final Frontier’ tour
Journey will go its “separate ways” following a massive farewell tour in 2026.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Journey coming to Knoxville on farewell 'Final Frontier' tour
Student arrested after reported bomb threat to Cocke County High School
Student arrested after reported bomb threat to Cocke County High School
NEWPORT, Tenn. (WATE) — A student of Cocke County High School was arrested Wednesday following an investigation into a reported bomb threat. The school was evacuated Wednesday morning while law enf…
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November 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Student arrested after reported bomb threat to Cocke County High School
Scott County residents voice concerns over landfills to state environmental officials
Scott County residents voice concerns over landfills to state environmental officials
SCOTT COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Officials with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) held a public meeting in Oneida Tuesday night. The purpose of the meeting was to answer q…
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November 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Scott County residents voice concerns over landfills to state environmental officials
Three East Tennessee restaurants honored by Michelin Guide
Three East Tennessee restaurants honored by Michelin Guide
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Three East Tennessee restaurants earned recognition from the prestigious Michelin Guide on Monday. Knoxville’s J.C. Holdway and Potchke along with The Restaurant at …
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November 4, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Three East Tennessee restaurants honored by Michelin Guide
Family, law enforcement remember esteemed KPD Lt. Gordon Gwathney at funeral service
Family, law enforcement remember esteemed KPD Lt. Gordon Gwathney at funeral service
SEYMOUR, Tenn. (WATE) — A funeral service was held Monday to honor Knoxville Police Lieutenant Gordan Gwathney. He died October 26 after drowning on a hunting trip in North Dakota. He was 57. Famil…
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November 4, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Family, law enforcement remember esteemed KPD Lt. Gordon Gwathney at funeral service
'It's an amazing job' Knoxville nurse shares passion for helping others
‘It’s an amazing job’ Knoxville nurse shares passion for helping others
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Since high school, Megan Miller has always known she wanted to pursue her passions of serving and helping others. Now, as a registered nurse, she lives out her passion eve…
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November 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
'It's an amazing job' Knoxville nurse shares passion for helping others
Ruby Whitehorn dismissed from Lady Vols after misdemeanor charge
Ruby Whitehorn dismissed from Lady Vols after misdemeanor charge
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Senior guard Ruby Whitehorn has been dismissed from the Lady Vols basketball team, according to University of Tennessee Athletics. This comes after Whitehorn was charged w…
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November 3, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Ruby Whitehorn dismissed from Lady Vols after misdemeanor charge
'This means a lot for us' One Knoxville SC hosts first ever playoff game in Covenant Health Park
‘This means a lot for us’ One Knoxville SC hosts first ever playoff game in Covenant Health Park
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — One Knoxville SC is making history Sunday night, hosting the first playoff game at covenant health park. 6 News talked to fans about the excitement surrounding the ga…
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November 3, 2025 at 3:00 AM
'This means a lot for us' One Knoxville SC hosts first ever playoff game in Covenant Health Park
Tennessee falls to Oklahoma in Knoxville for third loss of the season
Tennessee falls to Oklahoma in Knoxville for third loss of the season
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Saturday was the second time in program history for Tennessee to welcome in Oklahoma to Knoxville. The dark mode game ended with a Sooners win 33-27. The Vols were t…
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November 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Tennessee falls to Oklahoma in Knoxville for third loss of the season
Ella, beloved Anderson County kickoff tee retriever, retires after seven seasons
Ella, beloved Anderson County kickoff tee retriever, retires after seven seasons
CLINTON, Tenn. (WATE) — Since 2019, Ella, a chocolate lab, has retrieved the kickoff tee for Anderson County football. Through that time she’s warmed the hearts of thousands and has been repaid in …
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November 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Ella, beloved Anderson County kickoff tee retriever, retires after seven seasons
Knoxville students with disabilities brew success at school coffee shop
Knoxville students with disabilities brew success at school coffee shop
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — At Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy in Knoxville, the smell of freshly-brewed coffee is doing more than waking up teachers, it’s creating life-changing opportunities for …
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October 31, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Knoxville students with disabilities brew success at school coffee shop
Suspects in vandalism of Farragut High School sought by sheriff's office
Suspects in vandalism of Farragut High School sought by sheriff’s office
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help as they investigate vandalism that took place on the Farragut High School campus last month. T…
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October 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Suspects in vandalism of Farragut High School sought by sheriff's office