Chief Meteorologist Ken Weathers presents the Smoky Mountain Forecast for Friday, Aug. 25.

Knoxville Native Emily Ann Roberts released her debut album, "Can't Hide Country."

Former Tennessee Senator Lamar Alexander recounts working alongside California Senator Dianne Feinstein.

A judge has dismissed claims against officers in the Austin East shooting of Anthony Thompson Jr. While the allegations against the officers was dismissed, claims made against the City of Knoxville have been allowed to continue.

Joining Hands, a low income health clinic in Jefferson County is expanding it's operations thanks to generous donations.

Passenger rail is always in the conversation here in Tennessee with little movement to match its support. Last week, a Tennessee congressman renewed another call to bring it back. Plus, a key new mayor is willing to play ball. State capitol reporter Chris O'Brien brings us inside.

Its been one week since Knoxville native Emily Ann Roberts released her debut album “Can’t Hide Country,” and the singer/songwriter said it has been a “whirlwind” since.

Zoo Knoxville visits the WATE studio to talk about the return of Boo at the Zoo.

A former bookkeeper in the Claiborne County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office has pleaded guilty to stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from court collections over several years.

The federal government is on the brink of a shutdown. Congress is at a critical crossroads over how to fund the government and the deadline is midnight tomorrow.

A man of true distinction passed away Monday. Dr. Robert H. Kirk, a Michigan native, put down roots in Tennessee after graduating from Fisk University and the University of Indiana with five degrees. He leaves a lasting legacy not only at the University of Tennessee but also as a community leader. WATE's Dominic Webster reports.

Bentley is looking for a foster home to take him in while he is looking for his forever home.

The Tennessee Department of Health has joined forces with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to combat the spread of rabies. Starting this October, the department will be dispersing rabies vaccine packets from the air along Tennessee’s borders with North Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, and Alabama.