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Tornado, strong storms destroy homes in East Tennessee
Tornado, strong storms destroy homes in East Tennessee
Authorities say powerful storms crossing east Tennessee have destroyed 10 homes and damaged others, though there are no immediate reports of any deaths or injuries.More >>
Authorities say powerful storms crossing east Tennessee have destroyed 10 homes and damaged others, though there are no immediate reports of any deaths or injuries.More >>
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6 News' investigative team digs deep into pressing issues facing residents in the Knoxville area.More >>
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Knoxville bound flight makes emergency landing at LaGuardia in New York
Knoxville bound flight makes emergency landing at LaGuardia in New York
An American Eagle flight bound for Knoxville from LaGuardia Airport in New York City had to turn around and make an emergency landing Wednesday afternoon after the pilot noticed smoke.More >>
An American Eagle flight bound for Knoxville from LaGuardia Airport in New York City had to turn around and make an emergency landing Wednesday afternoon after the pilot noticed smoke.More >>
6 Investigates Knoxville-based investment club whose members lost thousands
6 Investigates Knoxville-based investment club whose members lost thousands
A 6 News investigation has turned up disturbing information from around 90 clients of a Knoxville-based investment company who are asking how their money could have disappeared.More >>
A 6 News investigation has turned up disturbing information from around 90 clients of a Knoxville-based investment company who are asking how their money could have disappeared.More >>
How do you explain a tornado to a 2-year-old?
How do you explain a tornado to a 2-year-old?
How do you explain a tornado to a two-year-old? That's what one family in Claiborne County is dealing with this week after Sunday night's storm destroyed their home in Speedwell.More >>
How do you explain a tornado to a two-year-old? That's what one family in Claiborne County is dealing with this week after Sunday night's storm destroyed their home in Speedwell.More >>
Claiborne High School Key Club volunteers with cleanup after tornado
Claiborne High School Key Club volunteers with cleanup after tornado
The true volunteer spirit of Tennessee is being felt in the hard hit area of Claiborne County where an EF-3 tornado touched down Sunday.More >>
The true volunteer spirit of Tennessee is being felt in the hard hit area of Claiborne County where an EF-3 tornado touched down Sunday.More >>
Overdoses leading cause of death in Tenn., new law trying to change that
Overdoses leading cause of death in Tenn., new law trying to change that
New numbers released by the state health department show more people in Tennessee are dying of drug overdoses than anything else.More >>
New numbers released by the state health department show more people in Tennessee are dying of drug overdoses than anything else.More >>
New school year, new technology introduced to Maryville students
New school year, new technology introduced to Maryville students
A wave of the future has hit Maryville city classrooms. Wednesday was the first day of class and the first day the school system introduced technology to students with their iReach program.More >>
A wave of the future has hit Maryville city classrooms. Wednesday was the first day of class and the first day the school system introduced technology to students with their iReach program.
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Knox County Schools: TCAP scores flat, tests don't align with Common Core
Knox County Schools: TCAP scores flat, tests don't align with Common Core
Knox County School officials say the district has met seven of 11 academic performance targets set by the state after achievement test results were released by the state, and that TCAP results were mostly flat from the year before.More >>
Knox County School officials say the district has met seven of 11 academic performance targets set by the state after achievement test results were released by the state, and that TCAP results were mostly flat from the year before.More >>
TSA offers cash for ideas to improve security checkpoints
TSA offers cash for ideas to improve security checkpoints
The TSA is taking a new approach to fixing those long lines at security checkpoints. It's offering cash rewards to anyone who can come up with an idea that will speed things up.More >>
The TSA is taking a new approach to fixing those long lines at security checkpoints. It's offering cash rewards to anyone who can come up with an idea that will speed things up.More >>
Blount County boy attacked by pit bull gets hospital visit from another victim
Blount County boy attacked by pit bull gets hospital visit from another victim
A Seymour boy is still recovering at UT Medical Center after being attacked by a pit bull Monday night. On Tuesday, Foust had a special visitor from a Maryville boy who was mauled by a pit bull last year.More >>
A Seymour boy is still recovering at UT Medical Center after being attacked by a pit bull Monday night. On Tuesday, Foust had a special visitor from a Maryville boy who was mauled by a pit bull last year.More >>
Multi-million dollar baseball complex to be built in Pigeon Forge
Multi-million dollar baseball complex to be built in Pigeon Forge
City officials awarded a multi-million dollar contract to build the Ripken Experience baseball complex by the year 2016.More >>
City officials awarded a multi-million dollar contract to build the Ripken Experience baseball complex by the year 2016.More >>

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Sevierville man on TBI most wanted list caught in Morristown
Sevierville man on TBI most wanted list caught in Morristown
A man from Sevierville who was added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Top Ten Most Wanted list Tuesday was arrested in Morristown early Thursday morning.More >>
A man from Sevierville who was added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Top Ten Most Wanted list Tuesday was arrested in Morristown early Thursday morning.More >>
July Mugshots - Northeast Tennessee
July Mugshots - Northeast Tennessee
Updated: Monday, July 28 2014 3:21 PM EDT2014-07-28 19:21:09 GMT
The following are mugshots of individuals arrested on a variety of charges in July by local authorities in Northeast Tennessee.More >>
The following are mugshots of individuals arrested on a variety of charges in July by local authorities in Northeast Tennessee.More >>
1 killed in fiery crash involving tractor-trailers on I-40E near mm 364
1 killed in fiery crash involving tractor-trailers on I-40E near mm 364
All lanes of Interstate 40 East are back open after one person was killed in a fiery crash involving two tractor-trailers and a truck Tuesday morning.More >>
All lanes of Interstate 40 East are back open after one person was killed in a fiery crash involving two tractor-trailers and a truck Tuesday morning.More >>
The Mystery of the Roaming 'Woman in Black' Revealed
The Mystery of the Roaming 'Woman in Black' Revealed
The mysterious “woman in black” has reached her final destination in Winchester, Virginia, after roaming the countryside for at least three weeks, she told police, although her brother says he believes her journey is not over.More >>
The mysterious “woman in black” has reached her final destination in Winchester, Virginia, after roaming the countryside for at least three weeks, she told police, although her brother says he believes her journey is not over.More >>
Mysterious "woman in black" spotted in Morgan County
Mysterious "woman in black" spotted in Morgan County
A mysterious figure is capturing the attention of social media. She's been nicknamed "the woman in black" and she's been spotted in different parts of east Tennessee including Madisonville, Athens, Sweetwater and now Morgan County.More >>
A mysterious figure is capturing the attention of social media. She's been nicknamed "the woman in black" and she's been spotted in different parts of east Tennessee including Madisonville, Athens, Sweetwater and now Morgan County.More >>

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6 On Your Side Answers: What assets should I give my children or grandchildren while I'm still alive?
6 On Your Side Answers: What assets should I give my children or grandchildren while I'm still alive?
More and more couples whose children are grown and may have grandchildren are deciding it is better to give away some of their money while they are living.More >>
More and more couples whose children are grown and may have grandchildren are deciding it is better to give away some of their money while they are living.More >>
6 Investigates Knoxville-based investment club whose members lost thousands
6 Investigates Knoxville-based investment club whose members lost thousands
A 6 News investigation has turned up disturbing information from around 90 clients of a Knoxville-based investment company who are asking how their money could have disappeared.More >>
A 6 News investigation has turned up disturbing information from around 90 clients of a Knoxville-based investment company who are asking how their money could have disappeared.More >>
Church and volunteers working to clear land, build house for Jefferson County couple in need
Church and volunteers working to clear land, build house for Jefferson County couple in need
Progress is being made in helping a down-and-out couple in Talbott to get back on their feet. Assistance has come from a local church, businesses and volunteers.More >>
Progress is being made in helping a down-and-out couple in Talbott to get back on their feet. Assistance has come from a local church, businesses and volunteers.More >>
6 On Your Side Answers: What do I need to buy for my college-bound child?
6 On Your Side Answers: What do I need to buy for my college-bound child?
As many students and parents prepare for the upcoming fall semesters, there are some expenses that may sneak up on you.More >>
As many students and parents prepare for the upcoming fall semesters, there are some expenses that may sneak up on you.More >>
Knoxville man double-billed for child support payments
Knoxville man double-billed for child support payments
A father in Knoxville who pays court-ordered child support is upset because he is being double billed by the state ever since he took on a part-time job. This is not a story of a deadbeat dad. It's a story of a father who works seven days a week.More >>
A father in Knoxville who pays court-ordered child support is upset because he is being double billed by the state ever since he took on a part-time job. This is not a story of a deadbeat dad. It's a story of a father who works seven days a week.More >>

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West Knoxville restaurant that failed last week reinspected, receives passing grade
West Knoxville restaurant that failed last week reinspected, receives passing grade
Managers from a Knoxville restaurant are being asked to report to health officials and show how they plan to correct repeated health violations.More >>
Managers from a Knoxville restaurant are being asked to report to health officials and show how they plan to correct repeated health violations.More >>
West Knoxville family-style buffet flunks health inspection
West Knoxville family-style buffet flunks health inspection
A family style restaurant has one of the lowest health inspection scores of the year.More >>
A family style restaurant has one of the lowest health inspection scores of the year. More >>
Knoxville restaurant given 48 hours to fix health violations or face closure
Knoxville restaurant given 48 hours to fix health violations or face closure
A Knoxville restaurant has been given notice to fix its health violations or face being closed. The restaurant failed to correct critical violations that were discovered during its routine unannounced semi annual health inspection a few weeks ago.More >>
A Knoxville restaurant has been given notice to fix its health violations or face being closed. The restaurant failed to correct critical violations that were discovered during its routine unannounced semi annual health inspection a few weeks ago.More >>
Health violations at North Knox tavern, numerous high scores
Health violations at North Knox tavern, numerous high scores
It's been a good week for area restaurants that were visited by health inspectors. This week there's a perfect health inspection score as well as a few others that are real close.More >>
It's been a good week for area restaurants that were visited by health inspectors. This week there's a perfect health inspection score as well as a few others that are real close.More >>
Knoxville hibachi restaurant fails health inspection with numerous serious violations
Knoxville hibachi restaurant fails health inspection with numerous serious violations
A Knoxville hibachi restaurant has a failing grade this week with half a dozen serious health violations. Those critical violations are issues that could potentially make customers sick if not corrected.More >>
A Knoxville hibachi restaurant has a failing grade this week with half a dozen serious health violations. Those critical violations are issues that could potentially make customers sick if not corrected.More >>

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Lady Vols release 2014-15 non conference schedule
Lady Vols release 2014-15 non conference schedule
Tennessee has released a non conference women's basketball schedule that includes match ups with two of last season's Final Four representatives.More >>
Tennessee has released a non conference women's basketball schedule that includes match ups with two of last season's Final Four representatives.More >>
Vols enter preseason camp relying on newcomers
Vols enter preseason camp relying on newcomers
Tennessee coach Butch Jones says he occasionally feels as though he's running an expansion team because the Volunteers have altered their roster so much since the end of last season.More >>
Tennessee coach Butch Jones says he occasionally feels as though he's running an expansion team because the Volunteers have altered their roster so much since the end of last season.More >>
Chiefs safety Berry leaves practice with injury
Chiefs safety Berry leaves practice with injury
Former Vol Eric Berry left Chiefs practice on Thursday after hurting his lower right leg, the second injury that the Pro Bowl safety has sustained so far in training camp.More >>
Former Vol Eric Berry left Chiefs practice on Thursday after hurting his lower right leg, the second injury that the Pro Bowl safety has sustained so far in training camp.More >>
Vols help build Habitat for Humanity house
Vols help build Habitat for Humanity house
It was a different kind of homecoming Wednesday for members of the Tennessee football team.More >>
It was a different kind of homecoming Wednesday for members of the Tennessee football team.More >>
Vols' Serrano injured in ATV accident
Vols' Serrano injured in ATV accident
Kyle Serrano, the son of Tennessee baseball head coach Dave Serrano and a rising sophomore pitcher at UT, broke his left ankle and foot in an ATV crash.More >>
Kyle Serrano, the son of Tennessee baseball head coach Dave Serrano and a rising sophomore pitcher at UT, broke his left ankle and foot in an ATV crash.More >>

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Gatlinburg woman creates not only soap company, but jobs for the community
Gatlinburg woman creates not only soap company, but jobs for the community
Cindy Heinemann describes herself as determined. She started Misty Mountain Soap Company in her kitchen 10 years ago. Her goal then was to feed her family and make a quality product, but she also accomplished something else. She created jobs.
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Cindy Heinemann describes herself as determined. She started Misty Mountain Soap Company in her kitchen 10 years ago. Her goal then was to feed her family and make a quality product, but she also accomplished something else. She created jobs.

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West Knoxville butcher offers full service at old world shop
West Knoxville butcher offers full service at old world shop
William Carithers has been butchering for over 15 years.
We've all experienced the disappointment of a too tough steak or too dry pork chop. Sometimes it's how we cook it, but often it's about the meat itself. So how do you remedy that? Willy's Butcher Shop believes it has the answer.More >>
We've all experienced the disappointment of a too tough steak or too dry pork chop. Sometimes it's how we cook it, but often it's about the meat itself. So how do you remedy that? Willy's Butcher Shop believes it has the answer.More >>
Anderson County woman keeps barn quilt tradition alive
Anderson County woman keeps barn quilt tradition alive
From her porch in rural Anderson County, we watched Coleen Miller sketch her next barn quilt. Over the past five years, Miller has done her part to make people aware of an art form that was once an important way rural communities communicated.More >>
From her porch in rural Anderson County, we watched Coleen Miller sketch her next barn quilt. Over the past five years, Miller has done her part to make people aware of an art form that was once an important way rural communities communicated.More >>
Claxton man shapes wood into art with a chainsaw
Claxton man shapes wood into art with a chainsaw
There's nothing quite like the smell of a freshly cut piece of wood and nothing quite so beautiful as wood that's been shaped and sanded into a vessel or piece of art. Ross Miller, of Claxton, has taken wood working to a whole new level, putting away the whittling knife and taking up the chainsaw. More >>
There's nothing quite like the smell of a freshly cut piece of wood and nothing quite so beautiful as wood that's been shaped and sanded into a vessel or piece of art. Ross Miller, of Claxton, has taken wood working to a whole new level, putting away the whittling knife and taking up the chainsaw. More >>
Maryville church working to feed members and those in need through hydroponic gardening
Maryville church working to feed members and those in need through hydroponic gardening
At Cedar Point Church in Maryville, Pastor Kurt Steinbach is on a mission. This spring, he and members of his church began the Harvest Farms Co-op.Their goal is to feed their membership healthy, organic vegetables and have enough left over to feed others less fortunate. They plan to do that by hydroponic gardening.More >>
At Cedar Point Church in Maryville, Pastor Kurt Steinbach is on a mission. This spring, he and members of his church began the Harvest Farms Co-op.Their goal is to feed their membership healthy, organic vegetables and have enough left over to feed others less fortunate. They plan to do that by hydroponic gardening.More >>

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Clinton boy coping with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Clinton boy coping with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
When you hear the word "arthritis" you probably think of someone in their later years, but an estimated 100,000 children under 16 nationwide are living with it.More >>
When you hear the word "arthritis" you probably think of someone in their later years, but an estimated 100,000 children under 16 nationwide are living with it.More >>
Family of Maryville girl with food allergies knows importance of proper EPI-pen storage
Family of Maryville girl with food allergies knows importance of proper EPI-pen storage
If you or someone in your family has a life-threatening food allergy, you know the importance of keeping an EPI-pen, containing epinephrine, handy at all times, but are you storing it the right way?More >>
If you or someone in your family has a life-threatening food allergy, you know the importance of keeping an EPI-pen, containing epinephrine, handy at all times, but are you storing it the right way?More >>
Device worn partially in the mouth helping hearing-impaired East Tennesseans
Device worn partially in the mouth helping hearing-impaired East Tennesseans
A breakthrough system to help the hearing impaired is available in Knoxville. What's different about this one? Part of the device is worn in the patient's mouth.More >>
A breakthrough system to help the hearing impaired is available in Knoxville. What's different about this one? Part of the device is worn in the patient's mouth.More >>
Knoxville man used to weigh 555 pounds, now an inspiration to others and needs your help
Knoxville man used to weigh 555 pounds, now an inspiration to others and needs your help
It's an amazing story. A Knoxville man who weighed 555 pounds not that long ago is now literally half the guy he used to be. When we asked him what 555 pounds feels like, this was Stephen's response: "There isn't life at 555 pounds. I mean, if I'm going to be honest, I was a shut-in."More >>
It's an amazing story. A Knoxville man who weighed 555 pounds not that long ago is now literally half the guy he used to be. When we asked him what 555 pounds feels like, this was Stephen's response: "There isn't life at 555 pounds. I mean, if I'm going to be honest, I was a shut-in."
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Knoxville group helps educate women about birth options
Knoxville group helps educate women about birth options
Many mothers who have their first child by Cesarean section aren't limited to delivering their future babies that way. A local non-profit organization is trying to help educate women about their birth options.More >>
Many mothers who have their first child by Cesarean section aren't limited to delivering their future babies that way. A local non-profit organization is trying to help educate women about their birth options.More >>

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The Faces of Meth
The Faces of Meth
The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office of Oregon posted pictures on their website of repeat meth offenders. They hope the images will educate people on how dangerous the drug is. More >>
The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office of Oregon posted pictures on their website of repeat meth offenders. They hope the images will educate people on how dangerous the drug is. More >>
Knox County woman finds a drunk man in her closet
Knox County woman finds a drunk man in her closet
A Knox County woman discovered a drunk man in her closet early Wednesday morning.
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A Knox County woman discovered a drunk man in her closet early Wednesday morning.
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Rare antique car stolen from Knoxville home, later recovered
Rare antique car stolen from Knoxville home, later recovered
A rare classic car stolen from a home in Knoxville's Mechanicsville neighborhood has been recovered.
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A rare classic car stolen from a home in Knoxville's Mechanicsville neighborhood has been recovered.
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3 women arrested for alleged prostitution at Seymour spa
3 women arrested for alleged prostitution at Seymour spa
Three women were arrested for allegedly running a prostitution business out of a Seymour spa.
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Three women were arrested for allegedly running a prostitution business out of a Seymour spa.
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Fire destroys Fireworks Superstore
Fire destroys Fireworks Superstore
A Sunday evening fire destroyed the Fireworks Superstore building off I-75 near Exit 141 in Campbell County.
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A Sunday evening fire destroyed the Fireworks Superstore building off I-75 near Exit 141 in Campbell County.
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Knoxville man claims $259.8 million Powerball jackpot in Nashville
Knoxville man claims $259.8 million Powerball jackpot in Nashville
A Knoxville man claimed the largest lottery jackpot ever awarded in Tennessee history
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A Knoxville man claimed the largest lottery jackpot ever awarded in Tennessee history
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Pregnant Oak Ridge woman missing in Southern California
Pregnant Oak Ridge woman missing in Southern California
Southern California authorities are asking for the public's help to find a pregnant woman from Oak Ridge, Tenn.More >>
Southern California authorities are asking for the public's help to find a pregnant woman from Oak Ridge, Tenn.More >>
Plans moving forward to fix problems at Fountain City Lake
Plans moving forward to fix problems at Fountain City Lake
There's a plan in the works for cleaning up the waters of Fountain City Lake, also known as the duck pond.
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There's a plan in the works for cleaning up the waters of Fountain City Lake, also known as the duck pond.
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10 Dogs Most Often Blacklisted by Insurers
10 Dogs Most Often Blacklisted by Insurers
We all know that a dog is man's best friend, but that's not always true for insurance companies. There are certain dogs that are blacklisted by insurers.More >>
We all know that a dog is man's best friend, but that's not always true for insurance companies. There are certain dogs that are blacklisted by insurers.More >>
Jim Wogan Through the Years
Jim Wogan Through the Years
6 News takes a look back at the career of former sports director Jim Wogan.More >>
6 News takes a look back at the career of former sports director Jim Wogan.
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