Tennessee Football head coach Josh Heupel speaks in Knoxville on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023 after the Vols' loss to Alabama; now they're looking ahead to the game against Kentucky on Oct. 28. WATE Sports

A Cocke County nonprofit has been chosen for Tennessee’s First Lady Maria Lee’s 12 Days of Giving Campaign.

Education will be a major topic of discussion next session and most of the debate will be over vouchers. But we haven't heard the end of retention or holding back students for bad test scores. As state capitol reporter Chris O'Brien tells us expect a new debate for fourth graders this upcoming session.

Congressman Tim Burchett is expressing his frustrations about the recent meeting held by the United States Postal Service concerning relocating distribution operations from Knoxville to Louisville, Kentucky.

As the ceasefire in Gaza between the Israeli government and Hamas ends, protestors supporting a free Palestine gather on U.T.'s campus.

Welcome to the 190th edition of 6 Storm Team Starwatch. This is a blog that will be updated every Friday and will list events happening in the sky.

A volunteer at Zoo Knoxville stops by WATE's studios to discuss how to volunteer.

Young Williams and Bissell Pet Foundation are partnering for the 'Empty the Shelter' even, which means reduced fees for animals.

Tennessee Congressman (R-Knoxville) Tim Burchett said the U.S. House expulsion of Republican Rep. George Santos has set a “horrible precedent,” Friday afternoon.

All Knox Area Transit buses are paying tribute to Rosa Parks by keeping one seat open on every bus.

Knox County District Attorney Charme Allen announced on Friday that a convicted felon and alleged gang member was sentenced to 14 years in prison thanks to the the work of Career Gang Unit prosecutors.

The Knoxville Police Department is commending its officers following a Friday morning arrest of two convicted felons after responding to a call for shots fired along Forestdale Avenue.

While many think the holidays are about giving back and showing your appreciation for your loved ones, it is also the most common time of year to be scammed.