http://www.wate.com/category/374/news-localstateus-entertainment en-us Copyright 2000 - 2013 WorldNow and WATE Entertainment 15 news-localstateus-entertainment http://www.wate.com/story/22285562/international-biscuit-festival-starts-friday http://www.wate.com/story/22285562/international-biscuit-festival-starts-friday?t=2013-05-17T18:31:18Z WATE Fri, 17 May 2013 18:31:00 EDT A Southern staple is taking center stage in downtown Knoxville this weekend. International Biscuit Festival biscuits southern food Station 6 http://www.wate.com/story/22221176/dolly-parton-introduces-two-new-attractions-at-dollywood http://www.wate.com/story/22221176/dolly-parton-introduces-two-new-attractions-at-dollywood?t=2013-05-10T22:18:18Z WATE Fri, 10 May 2013 18:52:00 EDT Dolly Parton was in Pigeon Forge on Friday to open two new attractions at Dollywood. One of them was one of the largest and most expensive rides they have ever built. dolly parton Sevierville Dollywood RiverRush Splash Country Station 9 http://www.wate.com/story/22207121/new-country-station-completes-knoxville-radio-shake-up http://www.wate.com/story/22207121/new-country-station-completes-knoxville-radio-shake-up?t=2013-05-10T07:17:25Z WATE Fri, 10 May 2013 07:17:00 EDT A major shake-up in East Tennessee radio was completed Thursday morning with three stations changing formats. With the push of a button, Q100.3 hit the airwaves as Knoxville's newest radio station. q100.3 Country Music Radio Knoxville Knoxville Radio Station 6 http://www.wate.com/story/22186931/country-music-stars-to-turn-jones-final-concert-into-tribute-concert http://www.wate.com/story/22186931/country-music-stars-to-turn-jones-final-concert-into-tribute-concert?t=2013-05-07T17:20:38Z WATE Tue, 7 May 2013 17:20:00 EDT Organizers of George Jones' final Nashville concert are turning the show into a tribute to the legendary country singer. George Jones News - AP-State http://www.wate.com/story/22143850/funeral-for-george-jones-draws-big-name-celebrities-huge-crowds http://www.wate.com/story/22143850/funeral-for-george-jones-draws-big-name-celebrities-huge-crowds?t=2013-05-16T22:41:07Z WATE Thu, 2 May 2013 17:27:00 EDT Thousands of fans gathered in Nashville Thursday to pay their respects to one of country's most famous crooners, George Jones. George Jones country music funeral News - AP-State http://www.wate.com/story/22087383/country-singer-george-jones-dead-at-81 http://www.wate.com/story/22087383/country-singer-george-jones-dead-at-81?t=2013-05-10T18:20:10Z WATE Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:03:00 EDT Country music legend George Jones passed away Friday morning at the age of 81 in Nashville. George Jones country music Entertainment http://www.wate.com/story/16565941/local-artist-gives-jenny-mccarthy-customized-look-at-extreme-makeover-site http://www.wate.com/story/16565941/local-artist-gives-jenny-mccarthy-customized-look-at-extreme-makeover-site?t=2012-01-20T18:30:44Z WATE Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:08:00 EST When actress and activist Jenny McCarthy was in Knoxville for Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, she was sporting a piece of safety equipment customized by a local artist. General002 http://www.wate.com/story/13411566/tv-production-east-tennessee http://www.wate.com/story/13411566/tv-production-east-tennessee?t=2010-11-03T11:33:05Z WATE Wed, 3 Nov 2010 11:33:00 EDT Several television programs have been shot and produced in East Tennessee. Just in the last four months, four major production companies have packed their camera bags and headed for Sever County. Station 9 http://www.wate.com/story/962874/concerts-in-knoxville http://www.wate.com/story/962874/concerts-in-knoxville?t=2010-09-23T05:28:06Z WATE Thu, 7 Jun 2007 12:35:00 EDT Promoter/Venue Web site AC Entertainment concertwire.com Blue Cats bluecatslive.com Jubilee Community Arts at the Laurel Theater korrnet.org Tennessee Theatre tennesseetheatre.com Knoxville Entertainment http://www.wate.com/story/906599/theater-and-dance-in-east-tennessee http://www.wate.com/story/906599/theater-and-dance-in-east-tennessee?t=2010-11-08T12:31:15Z WATE Mon, 8 Nov 2010 12:31:00 EST Date Group Type of Music August 1 1) Left Foot Down 2) Moonshine Still original August 8 1) St. Somewhere 2) Weekend Excursion original August 15 Charlie Hunter Jazz August 22 1) Jeff Barbra Entertainment http://www.wate.com/story/22264590/is-hayden-panettiere-wearing-an-engagement-ring http://www.wate.com/story/22264590/is-hayden-panettiere-wearing-an-engagement-ring?t=2013-05-16T14:30:04Z TVGuide Thu, 16 May 2013 14:30:00 EDT Hayden Panettiere turned heads at ABC's Upfront party Tuesday, and it wasn't just because of her curve-hugging purple dress. Entertainment http://www.wate.com/story/22288245/maryville-man-dies-after-car-falls-from-bridge-into-creek http://www.wate.com/story/22288245/maryville-man-dies-after-car-falls-from-bridge-into-creek?t=2013-05-19T00:22:58Z WATE Sun, 19 May 2013 00:22:00 EDT A Maryville man is dead after a fiery wreck on Saturday morning, according to a Tennessee Highway Patrol accident report. bridge creek us highway 321 Maryville james pack iii Station 8 http://www.wate.com/story/22290826/first-lady-to-high-school-grads-live-your-dreams http://www.wate.com/story/22290826/first-lady-to-high-school-grads-live-your-dreams?t=2013-05-18T23:52:13Z WATE Sat, 18 May 2013 23:52:00 EDT First lady Michelle Obama has some advice for some Tennessee high school graduates: strike your own path in college and life and work to overcome inevitable failures with determination and grit. Michelle Obama nashville graduation News - AP-State http://www.wate.com/story/22290758/knoxville-powerball-players-explain-how-they-would-spend-600-million http://www.wate.com/story/22290758/knoxville-powerball-players-explain-how-they-would-spend-600-million?t=2013-05-18T23:58:25Z WATE Sat, 18 May 2013 23:46:00 EDT Prior to Saturday's $600 million Powerball jackpot drawing, people in Knoxville were talking about how they would spend that kind of money if they were to win. powerball jackpot numbers million Station 6 http://www.wate.com/story/22288995/biscuit-fest-2013-takes-over-downtown-knoxville http://www.wate.com/story/22288995/biscuit-fest-2013-takes-over-downtown-knoxville?t=2013-05-18T22:58:55Z WATE Sat, 18 May 2013 18:11:00 EDT It's one of the most delicious times of year once again, as downtown Knoxville is transformed into a biscuit-lovers paradise. The International Biscuit Festival made its way back to town this week, wrapping up on Saturday. biscuit festival festival biscuit Station 6 http://www.wate.com/story/22288557/woman-sentenced-to-diversion-in-hot-oatmeal-attack http://www.wate.com/story/22288557/woman-sentenced-to-diversion-in-hot-oatmeal-attack?t=2013-05-18T12:49:45Z WATE Sat, 18 May 2013 12:49:00 EDT A judge has sentenced a Clarksville woman convicted of assault for pouring hot oatmeal on her husband to diversion. oatmeal attack Clarksville News - AP-State http://www.wate.com/story/22288569/alexander-tva-to-help-fish-hatchery-stay-open http://www.wate.com/story/22288569/alexander-tva-to-help-fish-hatchery-stay-open?t=2013-05-18T12:48:12Z WATE Sat, 18 May 2013 12:48:00 EDT U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander says the Tennessee Valley Authority will help keep a federal fish hatchery in East Tennessee stay open for at least three more years. Lamar Alexander TVA Johnson City Erwin News - AP-State http://www.wate.com/story/22286329/former-vol-kenny-hall-talks-about-his-relationship-with-jenny-wright http://www.wate.com/story/22286329/former-vol-kenny-hall-talks-about-his-relationship-with-jenny-wright?t=2013-05-18T00:44:37Z WATE Sat, 18 May 2013 00:44:00 EDT Kenny Hall, former Vol basketball player is talking about his dealings with a University of Tennessee administrator in trouble for possible inappropriate relationships with student athletes. Station 6 http://www.wate.com/story/22287179/ky-veteran-killed-in-afghanistan-blast http://www.wate.com/story/22287179/ky-veteran-killed-in-afghanistan-blast?t=2013-05-18T00:02:24Z WATE Sat, 18 May 2013 00:02:00 EDT A Kentucky veteran who was working as a civilian contractor in Afghanistan has died in an explosion in Kabul that killed at least 15 people including six Americans. News - AP-State http://www.wate.com/story/22287176/gang-leader-sentenced-to-more-than-78-years http://www.wate.com/story/22287176/gang-leader-sentenced-to-more-than-78-years?t=2013-05-18T00:00:48Z WATE Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT A gang leader has been sentenced to serve more than 78 years in a federal prison for his role in three armed home invasion robberies in Nashville. News - AP-State http://www.wate.com/story/22287164/4-children-adult-hurt-in-crash-near-school http://www.wate.com/story/22287164/4-children-adult-hurt-in-crash-near-school?t=2013-05-17T23:59:47Z WATE Fri, 17 May 2013 23:59:00 EDT Officials say a morning traffic crash in Memphis injured children who were ejected from a vehicle. News - AP-State