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Boaters save stranded deer on Fort Loudoun Lake

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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 >>
6 News' investigative team digs deep into pressing issues facing residents in the Knoxville area.More >>

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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 >>
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 >>
Cleanup continues after devastating tornado in Claiborne County
Cleanup continues after devastating tornado in Claiborne County
Local volunteers from the Red Cross were in the hard hit area of Claiborne County Tuesday after an EF-3 tornado ripped through homes in the Speedwell community Sunday night.More >>
Local volunteers from the Red Cross were in the hard hit area of Claiborne County Tuesday after an EF-3 tornado ripped through homes in the Speedwell community Sunday night.More >>
Powerball donations will help Knox County teachers
Powerball donations will help Knox County teachers
From pens and pencils to paper and notebooks, highlighters and crayons, teachers can easily spend hundreds of dollars on school supplies for this students each year.More >>
From pens and pencils to paper and notebooks, highlighters and crayons, teachers can easily spend hundreds of dollars on school supplies for this students each year.More >>
Longtime Knoxville deli closing after unexpected staffing shake-up
Longtime Knoxville deli closing after unexpected staffing shake-up
It's your last chance to eat at a popular deli in Knoxville that's closing after nearly 30 years. The owners of Vic and Bill's Deli, located on North Broadway, told 6 News they decided to unexpectedly close the restaurant Monday afternoon.More >>
It's your last chance to eat at a popular deli in Knoxville that's closing after nearly 30 years. The owners of Vic and Bill's Deli, located on North Broadway, told 6 News they decided to unexpectedly close the restaurant Monday afternoon.More >>
Knoxville Boys and Girls Club pilot program picked up nationwide
Knoxville Boys and Girls Club pilot program picked up nationwide
A new pilot summer learning program at the Boys and Girls Club of Knoxville is helping kids keep their brains active while they're away from the classroom. It’s called "Brain Gain" and it's aimed to help make sure they don't fall behind in the summer months.More >>
A new pilot summer learning program at the Boys and Girls Club of Knoxville is helping kids keep their brains active while they're away from the classroom. It’s called "Brain Gain" and it's aimed to help make sure they don't fall behind in the summer months.
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Blount County boy mauled by pit bull
Blount County boy mauled by pit bull
Police were called to a home on Burnette Station Road in Seymour around 4:30 p.m. Blount County officials say a 6-year-old boy had been severely injured.More >>
Police were called to a home on Burnette Station Road in Seymour around 4:30 p.m. Blount County officials say a 6-year-old boy had been severely injured.More >>
Knoxville church celebrates grand opening of 'Kids Kloset' free school supply program
Knoxville church celebrates grand opening of 'Kids Kloset' free school supply program
With school set to begin for Knox County students in just a few weeks, one Knoxville church is doing all it can to make sure area students have what they need for the new year.More >>
With school set to begin for Knox County students in just a few weeks, one Knoxville church is doing all it can to make sure area students have what they need for the new year.More >>
Clinton church gives away more than 400 backpacks to local kids heading back to school
Clinton church gives away more than 400 backpacks to local kids heading back to school
It's already time for the kids to start thinking about heading back to school.More >>
It's already time for the kids to start thinking about heading back to school.More >>

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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 >>
Boaters save stranded deer on Fort Loudoun Lake
Boaters save stranded deer on Fort Loudoun Lake
Its an incredible story, so impressive in fact, that you might not believe it if had it not been caught on camera.

Sunday started off as a normal day for some boaters out on Fort Loudoun Lake, until they noticed a deer stuck in the water, struggling to survive.

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Its an incredible story, so impressive in fact, that you might not believe it had it not been caught on camera.

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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 >>
Longtime Knoxville deli closing after unexpected staffing shake-up
Longtime Knoxville deli closing after unexpected staffing shake-up
It's your last chance to eat at a popular deli in Knoxville that's closing after nearly 30 years. The owners of Vic and Bill's Deli, located on North Broadway, told 6 News they decided to unexpectedly close the restaurant Monday afternoon.More >>
It's your last chance to eat at a popular deli in Knoxville that's closing after nearly 30 years. The owners of Vic and Bill's Deli, located on North Broadway, told 6 News they decided to unexpectedly close the restaurant Monday afternoon.More >>

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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 >>
6 On Your Side Answers: What to do if you have storm damage
6 On Your Side Answers: What to do if you have storm damage
After Sunday's storms, it's likely many people will be looking to repair or rebuild their damaged property, but sadly, many can be scammed after every major storm. If you are a homeowner or business owner, there are some things to avoid and things to do right after a storm.More >>
After Sunday's storms, it's likely many people will be looking to repair or rebuild their damaged property, but sadly, many can be scammed after every major storm. If you are a homeowner or business owner, there are some things to avoid and things to do right after a storm.
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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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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 >>
Vols' Lopez to miss 2014-15 season with torn ACL
Vols' Lopez to miss 2014-15 season with torn ACL
Tennessee guard Brandon Lopez has a torn right anterior cruciate ligament that will prevent him from playing in the 2014-15 season.More >>
Tennessee guard Brandon Lopez has a torn right anterior cruciate ligament that will prevent him from playing in the 2014-15 season.More >>
Titans start camp with new coach, goal to win now
Titans start camp with new coach, goal to win now
Coach Ken Whisenhunt sees no need for patience with the Titans.This is a franchise that last played in the postseason in 2008 with its last playoff win in January 2004. More >>
Coach Ken Whisenhunt sees no need for patience with the Titans.This is a franchise that last played in the postseason in 2008 with its last playoff win in January 2004. More >>
Next up for Packers extension: Maybe Cobb?
Next up for Packers extension: Maybe Cobb?
Randall Cobb doesn't know if he's next on the Green Bay Packers re-signing to-do list. More >>
Randall Cobb doesn't know if he's next on the Green Bay Packers re-signing to-do list. 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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