WATE News, Weather and Sports in Knoxville and East Tennessee

Winter Weather Slideshow

Maryville Police looking for man connected to car theft and burglaries

A brazen move by a burglar, stealing a car from a Maryville woman's driveway. Now police need your help, they believe that same man is cashing in after breaking into other area cars. More>>

Latest Video MORE

HomeMore>>
Donate to Dancing With the Knoxville Stars
Donate to Dancing With the Knoxville Stars
Vote for 6 News Anchor Hayley Harmon in Star 102.1's Dancing With the Knoxville Stars to benefit East Tennessee Children's Hospital.More >>
Vote for 6 News Anchor Hayley Harmon in Star 102.1's Dancing With the Knoxville Stars to benefit East Tennessee Children's Hospital.More >>

6 InvestigatesMore>>
East Tenn. man frees family of debt with help from local debt counselor
East Tenn. man frees family of debt with help from local debt counselor
Youth pastor Adam Jones had more than $60,000 in debt, but that huge weight has been lifted from his shoulders.More >>
Youth pastor Adam Jones had more than $60,000 in debt, but that huge weight has been lifted from his shoulders.More >>
6 On Your Side answers questions about getting out of debt
6 On Your Side answers questions about getting out of debt
Household consumer debt is smothering many families in America today, especially here in East Tennessee.More >>
Household consumer debt is smothering many families in America today, especially here in East Tennessee.More >>
Sevier County new homeowners having trouble with home warranty
Sevier County new homeowners having trouble with home warranty
New home owners in Sevier County called 6 On Your Side after their warranty company refused to help them, even though they had just moved in their house.More >>
New home owners in Sevier County called 6 On Your Side after their warranty company refused to help them, even though they had just moved in their house.More >>
6 On Your Side Answers: Scam taking advantage of military members and families
6 On Your Side Answers: Scam taking advantage of military members and families
The Better Business Bureau has issued a warning about a website scam that tries to take advantage of soldiers and their families. The big question is where is the real website?More >>
The Better Business Bureau has issued a warning about a website scam that tries to take advantage of soldiers and their families. The big question is where is the real website?More >>
6 News Investigates: Inspecting the restaurant inspectors
6 News Investigates: Inspecting the restaurant inspectors
A 6 News investigation discovered a problem with inconsistency among Knox County Health Department inspectors, finding some were failing restaurants much more frequently than others.More >>
A 6 News investigation discovered a problem with inconsistency among Knox County Health Department inspectors, finding some were failing restaurants much more frequently than others.More >>

Food for ThoughtMore>>
Critical violations fail two Knoxville restaurants
Critical violations fail two Knoxville restaurants
The two low scoring restaurants this week have similar critical violations, problems that could potentially make you sick.More >>
The two low scoring restaurants this week have similar critical violations, problems that could potentially make you sick.More >>
New East Knox County barbecue restaurant has lowest health score
New East Knox County barbecue restaurant has lowest health score
A new barbecue place in East Knox County scored the lowest health inspection grade of the week.More >>
A new barbecue place in East Knox County scored the lowest health inspection grade of the week.More >>
Food temps cause low score at Downtown Knoxville hotel restaurant
Food temps cause low score at Downtown Knoxville hotel restaurant
A number of critical violations, problems that could potentially make customers sick, are noted at the lowest scoring restaurant this week.More >>
A number of critical violations, problems that could potentially make customers sick, are noted at the lowest scoring restaurant this week.More >>
UT Strip restaurant has problems with food temps, low-scoring South Knoxville pizzeria improves
UT Strip restaurant has problems with food temps, low-scoring South Knoxville pizzeria improves
The lowest scoring restaurant of the week had trouble maintaining proper food temperatures and following simple health department rules that led to several critical violations.
More >>
The lowest scoring restaurant of the week had trouble maintaining proper food temperatures and following simple health department rules that led to several critical violations.
More >>
West Knoxville pub passes health inspection with critical violations
West Knoxville pub passes health inspection with critical violations
It's been a pretty good week for area restaurants and one of the lowest scoring places of the year has been reinspected.More >>
It's been a pretty good week for area restaurants and one of the lowest scoring places of the year has been reinspected.More >>

Made in TennesseeMore>>
Farragut High School presents musical made famous by Dolly Parton
Farragut High School presents musical made famous by Dolly Parton
You may remember Dolly Parton and her role as Doralee Rhodes in the movie "9 to 5." The movie, song and Broadway show were all hits. This weekend, the show finds itself at Farragut High School.More >>
You may remember Dolly Parton and her role as Doralee Rhodes in the movie "9 to 5." The movie, song and Broadway show were all hits. This weekend, the show finds itself at Farragut High School.More >>
Knoxville woman's love for dogs turns her into one of the country's top breeders
Knoxville woman's love for dogs turns her into one of the country's top breeders
Keith Bailey lives in Knoxville and is one of the top dog breeders in the country. If you ask her how that happened, she's liable to shake her head and smile.More >>
Keith Bailey lives in Knoxville and is one of the top dog breeders in the country. If you ask her how that happened, she's liable to shake her head and smile.More >>
Lenoir City family turns hobby into popular country store
Lenoir City family turns hobby into popular country store
Life often takes unexpected turns. For a family in Lenoir City, their path took a dramatic turn when they decided to take a part time hobby and make it a full time business.More >>
Life often takes unexpected turns. For a family in Lenoir City, their path took a dramatic turn when they decided to take a part time hobby and make it a full time business.More >>
Knoxville's oldest florist stays busy on Valentine's Day
Knoxville's oldest florist stays busy on Valentine's Day
On the holiday, 142 million cards are expected to be sent to loved ones, 233 million roses will be delivered, and more than $36 billion will be spent in the name of love.More >>
On the holiday, 142 million cards are expected to be sent to loved ones, 233 million roses will be delivered, and more than $36 billion will be spent in the name of love.More >>
Knoxville hairstylist sells his own line of pomades and waxes
Knoxville hairstylist sells his own line of pomades and waxes
Hairstylist Ben Miller's own unruly, thick hair led him to create his own product line of pomades and hair waxes that he makes in his home.More >>
Hairstylist Ben Miller's own unruly, thick hair led him to create his own product line of pomades and hair waxes that he makes in his home.More >>

Covering MedicineMore>>
Breast cancer doesn't stop Knoxville runner
Breast cancer doesn't stop Knoxville runner
An East Tennessee woman just completed her first 50K - that's just over 31 miles. The real story, though, isn't that she did it. It's why she keeps going.More >>
An East Tennessee woman just completed her first 50K - that's just over 31 miles. The real story, though, isn't that she did it. It's why she keeps going.More >>
Knoxville woman to take part in event to raise funds for Multiple Sclerosis
Knoxville woman to take part in event to raise funds for Multiple Sclerosis
A Knoxville woman is getting ready to push herself to the limit to raise funds for MS in honor of her sister.More >>
A Knoxville woman is getting ready to push herself to the limit to raise funds for MS in honor of her sister.More >>
Knoxville mom wants to spread awareness about children with feeding tubes
Knoxville mom wants to spread awareness about children with feeding tubes
Cassidy Robinson of Knoxville called 6 News asking for help in spreading awareness about children who receive nutrition through feeding tubes.More >>
Cassidy Robinson of Knoxville called 6 News asking for help in spreading awareness about children who receive nutrition through feeding tubes.More >>
Colon cancer signs and risk factors to watch out for
Colon cancer signs and risk factors to watch out for
More and more young people are being diagnosed with colon cancer. The latest research doesn't pinpoint an exact reason, but a surgical oncologist with UT Medical Center, says there are some risk factors you can control.More >>
More and more young people are being diagnosed with colon cancer. The latest research doesn't pinpoint an exact reason, but locally, Dr. Keith Gray, a surgical oncologist with UT Medical Center, says there are some risk factors you can control. More >>
New test tells parents the gender of their baby in early pregnancy
New test tells parents the gender of their baby in early pregnancy
A new non-invasive test can let parents know the gender of their baby in the early weeks of pregnancy. It can also detect chromosome abnormalities. Some, however, see the test as controversial.More >>
A new non-invasive test can let parents know the gender of their baby in the early weeks of pregnancy. It can also detect chromosome abnormalities like Down Syndrome. Some, however, see the test as controversial.More >>

HomeMore>>
WATE Rewards!
WATE Rewards
Play games! Have fun! Win prizes!More >>
Buy Local East Tennessee
Buy Local East Tennessee
LiveWell Network
LiveWell Network

Local SportsMore>>
Harrison, Simmons, Graves lead Lady Vols past LSU
Harrison, Simmons, Graves lead Lady Vols past LSU
No. 6 Tennessee used an overpowering late run to beat LSU 77-65 in the quarterfinals of the Southeastern Conference tournament on Friday night.More >>
No. 6 Tennessee used an overpowering late run to beat LSU 77-65 in the quarterfinals of the Southeastern Conference tournament on Friday night.More >>
Fulton girls win state tournament opener
Fulton girls state tournament opener
Freshman KeKe McKinney scored 22 points and grabbed 15 rebounds as the Fulton Falcons won their opening game of the Class AA state basketball tournament at MTSU on Thursday.More >>
Freshman KeKe McKinney scored 22 points and grabbed 15 rebounds as the Fulton Falcons won their opening game of the Class AA state basketball tournament at MTSU on Thursday.More >>
Tennessee hopes coaching stability brings success
Tennessee hopes coaching stability brings success
The big difference at Tennessee this spring is how much has stayed the same.More >>
The big difference at Tennessee this spring is how much has stayed the same.More >>
Vols unveil 'Smokey gray' postseason uniforms
Vols unveil 'Smokey gray' postseason uniforms
Tennessee's basketball team has its version of the gray uniforms the football team occasionally used last season.More >>
Tennessee's basketball team has its version of the gray uniforms the football team occasionally used last season.More >>
Tennessee routs Auburn 82-54 for 3rd straight win
Tennessee routs Auburn 82-54 for 3rd straight win
Jarnell Stokes had 20 points, seven rebounds and seven assists to help Tennessee rout Auburn 82-54 on Wednesday night.More >>
Jarnell Stokes had 20 points, seven rebounds and seven assists to help Tennessee rout Auburn 82-54 on Wednesday night.More >>
WBCA national coach of year award honors Summitt
WBCA national coach of year award honors Summitt
The WBCA national coach of the year award has been named in honor of former Tennessee coach Pat Summitt.More >>
The WBCA national coach of the year award has been named in honor of former Tennessee coach Pat Summitt.More >>
Lady Vols player shares her love of snakes
Lady Vols player shares her love of snakes
As the Lady Vols prepare to open play in the Southeastern Conference Tournament on Friday, we learned one player is very fond of snakes.More >>
As the Lady Vols prepare to open play in the Southeastern Conference Tournament on Friday, we learned one player is very fond of snakes.More >>
Vanderbilt assistant football coach suspended after DUI arrest
Vanderbilt assistant football coach suspended after DUI arrest
Updated: Feb 18, 2014 03:32 PM 2014-03-05 09:15:18 GMT
Vanderbilt defensive line coach Vavae Tata was arrested Sunday for DUI and leaving the scene of an accident.More >>
Vanderbilt defensive line coach Vavae Tata was arrested Sunday for DUI and leaving the scene of an accident.More >>
No. 6 Lady Vols could wear gray in SEC final
No. 6 Lady Vols could wear gray in SEC final
Tennessee is using the possibility of unveiling gray alternate uniforms as motivation to reach the Southeastern Conference tournament final.More >>
Tennessee is using the possibility of unveiling gray alternate uniforms as motivation to reach the Southeastern Conference tournament final.More >>
Vols leading receiver out for spring practice
Vols leading receiver out for spring practice
Alton Howard, Tennessee's leading receiver from the 2013 season, won't participate in spring drills and his future with the team is uncertain.More >>
Alton Howard, Tennessee's leading receiver from the 2013 season, won't participate in spring drills and his future with the team is uncertain.More >>

Most Popular StoriesMost Popular StoriesMore>>
Knoxville neighbors frustrated with 'trash dump' property
Knoxville neighbors frustrated with 'trash dump' property
A Knoxville neighborhood is upset over a homeowner's property that they say looks like a trash dump, and they don't think officials are doing enough to clean it up.More >>
A Knoxville neighborhood is upset over a homeowner's property that they say looks like a trash dump, and they don't think officials are doing enough to clean it up.More >>
Dr. Gary Sousa fired as UT band director, will retain faculty position
Dr. Gary Sousa fired as UT band director, will retain faculty position
The University of Tennessee has fired Dr. Gary Sousa as director of the Pride of the Southland Band, but he will retain his faculty position in the school of music.More >>
The University of Tennessee has fired Dr. Gary Sousa as director of the Pride of the Southland Band, but he will retain his faculty position in the school of music.More >>
7 Day Forecast
7 Day Forecast
7 Day
More >>
7 Day
More >>
I-40 westbound lanes reopen in Jefferson County after deadly crash
I-40 westbound lanes reopen in Jefferson County after deadly crash
All lanes of westbound Interstate 40 have reopened after a deadly multi-vehicle crash.More >>
All lanes of westbound Interstate 40 have reopened after a deadly multi-vehicle crash.More >>
Victory University to close, cites money issues
Victory University to close, cites money issues
A Victory University official says the christian, liberal arts school in Memphis will close its doors due to financial difficulties.More >>
A Victory University official says the Christian liberal arts school in Memphis will close its doors due to financial difficulties.More >>
Critical violations fail two Knoxville restaurants
Critical violations fail two Knoxville restaurants
The two low scoring restaurants this week have similar critical violations, problems that could potentially make you sick.More >>
The two low scoring restaurants this week have similar critical violations, problems that could potentially make you sick.More >>
Man critically wounded in Memphis mall shooting
Man critically wounded in Memphis mall shooting
Police say a man was critically wounded in a shooting at a crowded Memphis mall.More >>
Police say a man was critically wounded in a shooting at a crowded Memphis mall.More >>
E. Tenn. escaped prisoner captured
E. Tenn. escaped prisoner captured
An escaped inmate with ties to Sevier and Blount counties was captured early Friday morning.More >>
An escaped inmate with ties to Sevier and Blount counties was captured early Friday morning.More >>
Knoxville man dies after suicide call turns into officer-involved shooting
Knoxville man dies after suicide call turns into officer-involved shooting
A suicide call ended with a Knoxville police officer opening fire on a suspect Thursday night who later died at the hospital.More >>
A suicide call ended with a Knoxville police officer opening fire on a suspect Thursday night who later died at the hospital.More >>
State inmate convicted of several violent crimes re-captured in Johnson County
State inmate convicted of several violent crimes re-captured in Johnson County
Updated: Friday, March 7 2014 6:10 PM EST2014-03-07 23:10:33 GMT
Joshua Baber (Source: Tennessee Department of Corrections)
Authorities in Mountain City need your help finding a man who escaped from prison in Mountain City, TN. The Tennessee Department of Corrections is searching for Joshua M. Baber, a minimum-custody inmate, escaped from the Northeast Correctional Complex –Annex.More >>
Authorities in Mountain City need your help finding a man who escaped from prison in Mountain City, TN. The Tennessee Department of Corrections is searching for Joshua M. Baber, a minimum-custody inmate, escaped from the Northeast Correctional Complex –Annex.More >>

Site Index

Weather

Sports

Community

WATE

FCC Public Inspection File

Online access to the content of this station’s FCC public inspection file can be found at this web address: https://stations.fcc.gov/station-profile/wate-tv.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance with issues relating to the content of this station’s FCC public inspection file should contact Melanie Morris at 865-633-6902 or mmorris@wate.com.

Questions or concerns relating to the accessibility of the FCC’s online public file system should be directed to the FCC at 888-225-5322, 888-835-5322 (TTY), or fccinfo@fcc.gov.

WATE News, Weather and Sports in Knoxville and East Tennessee

Winter Weather Slideshow

Top Stories

Latest Video MORE

HomeMore>>

6 InvestigatesMore>>

Food for ThoughtMore>>

Made in TennesseeMore>>

Covering MedicineMore>>

HomeMore>>

Local SportsMore>>

Most Popular StoriesMost Popular StoriesMore>>

Site Index

FCC Public Inspection File

Radio PartnersMore>>