Injuries, entrapment reported in Rogersville crash
ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Emergency crews responded to a crash in Rogersville with injuries and entrapment Sunday evening, according to the Hawkins County Rescue Squad (HCRS).…
AWARE: Scattered strong storms this afternoon/evening
AWARE: Scattered strong storms this afternoon/evening. Stay Weather AWARE Monday afternoon/evening as scattered strong storms will pose a threat for damaging winds. The hot and…
New Kroger to create 175 jobs in Lenoir City
LENOIR CITY, Tenn. (WATE) — Kroger plans to open a grocery store on Town Creek Parkway in Lenoir City, creating 175 jobs, according to Mayor Tony Aikens. The store is planned to…
Knoxville Weather: Weather aware Monday for severe storm potential
We are weather aware on Monday for severe weather potential. Strong to severe storms are possible Monday afternoon and evening. The main hazards are damaging winds and flooding.…
Dragon Boat Race helps East TN nonprofit raise money to improve playground
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (WATE) — 6 News staff took to the water Saturday to help raise money for a local nonprofit. Emory Valley Center held its first Dragon Boat Race in around 10…
Are mass layoffs coming? Most states let you check – here's how
Companies aren't legally allowed to keep mass layoffs a secret. Here's how you can tell if your company has plans to cut jobs.
Bear breaks into Kentucky home, eats KFC
A Kentucky woman warned others to secure their doors and remove food scraps after a large bear broke into her home early Thursday morning, shattering a glass table.
Knoxville woman fights for release of husband detained by ICE since March
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — How do you tell your daughter that her father was detained by ICE agents? Sofia Karunenko, a naturalized U.S. citizen and Knoxville resident, learned the…
Woman dead after single-vehicle crash on Adair Drive, Knoxville Police investigating
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A Knoxville Police investigation is underway after a single-vehicle crash left a woman dead on early Saturday morning. According to Knoxville Police,…
Christa Pike awaits TN Supreme Court decision on execution after 3-day hearing
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Christa Pike was convicted in 1995 for the murder of Colleen Slemmer. Pike tortured and then beat Slemmer to death with a chunk of asphalt. Now,…
Homicides dropped 18.1% in 2025 to the lowest rate since 1956, FBI says
The homicide rate in the United States dropped to the lowest it's been in 75 years, according to an FBI report on 2025 crime statistics released Friday, which also showed overall…
Caryville-Jacksboro Utilities water restrictions lifted
Water restrictions are beginning to lift for Caryville-Jacksboro Utilities Commission customers after officials said all of the latest water samples came back clear. The entire…
Another scorcher across East TN Sunday
A drier Sunday for most, but the heat continues. A better chance for storms, some strong, returns on Monday. Rain chances look lower on Sunday, with most areas remaining…
Campbell County residents scramble to buy bottled water amid contamination scare
Thousands of Campbell County water customers are waiting for the all-clear after contaminated runoff reached the Caryville-Jacksboro Utility system, leaving residents searching…
Dollywood's $60-million NightFlight Expedition coaster welcomes 1st riders
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) — Nearly a year after its announcement, Dollywood has opened the long-awaited NightFlight Expedition, a first-of-its-kind roller coaster and whitewater…
Fired Knoxville police officer amends lawsuit, citing chief's misconduct
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A former Knoxville Police officer who was terminated after he was charged with domestic assault has amended his lawsuit against the City of Knoxville,…
Planning Commission okays plan to redevelop Kerbela Shriners building in South Knoxville
The Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission approved a revised development plan on Thursday that aims to turn the Kerbela Shriners property in South Knoxville into a…
District Attorney: Maryville man convicted of rape in child sexual abuse trial
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to clarify the name of the convicted man and the charges. We apologize for the errors. MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A Maryville man has…
Knox County seeks new deadline for Andrew Johnson Building redevelopment
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Plans to reinvigorate one of Downtown Knoxville's most visible buildings may finally be moving forward as Knox County could soon amend its contract with…
East Tennessee commissioner suggests Flock CEO be publicly hanged
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Thursday night Sullivan County Commission work session that was called to discuss the use of Flock cameras in Sullivan County turned heated after a…
Knox County pauses development of proposed zoning changes
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — As Knox County Mayor-Elect Betsy Henderson and the incoming Knox County Commissioners prepare to begin serving the county, the Knox County Government has…
1-year data center moratorium approved by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission
The Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission approved a one-year moratorium on data center projects on Thursday following similar actions by the county commission and city…
Tennessee father says 6-year-old nonverbal child died after she was left on daycare bus
A father says his 6-year-old, nonverbal child with autism died after being left on a daycare bus Thursday.
What East Tennessee drivers need to know before heading out this weekend
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Friday is here and 6 News anchor Bo Williams is breaking down what you need to know before hitting the roads this weekend in this week's upcoming road…
NFL suspends former Tennessee standout James Pearce Jr. for February arrest
ATLANTA (WATE) — The NFL suspended former University of Tennessee player James Pearce Jr. following his arrest earlier this year in a domestic dispute involving his ex-girlfriend…
Tennessee starting safety, Edrees Farooq out for season after leg injury
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Tennessee's starting safety Edrees Farooq is out for the season following a leg injury led to his hospitalization on Friday. Tennessee Athletic…
Knoxville weather: A steamy weekend with spotty storms
Some of the hottest conditions of the year so far with limited storm coverage through the weekend It will be a steamy weekend across the region, and even across much of the…
Lady VFL, Olympian embarks on greatest challenge: Motherhood
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Lady Vol For Life Erika Connolly (née Brown) has accomplished so much in life, from breaking records to winning Olympic medals, but seven months ago, she…
The fight of Pigeon Forge football is alive and well heading into 2026 season
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) — Pigeon Forge football finished the 2025 season with four wins and seven losses, but that doesn't tell the whole story. The Tigers lost their first six…
Northview football feeling comfortable and confident in offense
KODAK, Tenn. (WATE) — Northview Academy in 2025 was a team that was a bit of the younger side, playing with inexperience and breaking in a new quarterback. They won four games…
'Miraculous' rescue caught on camera: Dog spends 17 hours stranded on Middle TN cliff
A 5-year-old dog is recovering after spending roughly 17 hours stranded on a narrow ledge more than 100 feet down a Dickson County cliff.
'The Standard is the standard': Maryville begins new era under Kenny Cobble
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — There is a new face leading Maryville football now, but the guy in charge knows the Rebels as good as anyone. New Rebels head coach Kenny Cobble has been…
Powell relying on receivers with new starting quarterback
POWELL, Tenn. (WATE) — The 2026 high school football season is set to kick off with Powell at Anderson County Thursday. The Panthers have been one of the best teams in Class 5A in…
QB Brody Sparks transfers to Oak Ridge to chase a championship
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (WATE) — Blaine Stansberry had started the last three seasons at quarterback for Oak Ridge. However with him graduating, the Wildcats will have a new guy under…