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Need to reinstate your DL? Court officials to hold Knox County fair in June
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Knox County court leaders will hold a driver's license reinstatement fair June 15 to help reduce the swell of people who legally lack the ability to drive. The fair will be 9 a.m.-noon June 15 at the City County Building downtown. That's a Saturday. In order...
People across Knoxville gather to honor East Tennessee veterans
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — People from across Knoxville gathered this Memorial Day to pay respect to those who lost their lives serving our country. At the East Tennessee Veterans Memorial, volunteers took turns reading aloud over 6,000 names of service members who have died, a practice that was also demonstrated at the Knoxville National Cemetery. […]
After 4-year hiatus due to COVID-19 pandemic, 'Honor Fountain City Day' returns
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A group gathered at Fountain City Park on Monday for the return of an event that celebrates the North Knoxville community and honors veterans — Honor Fountain City Day. The event returned after a four-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. It brought out children...
Thousands without power as severe storms move through East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Thousands of people across East Tennessee were left without power as storms moved across the region on Sunday and early Monday. WATE’s Storm Team 6 tracked the storms that brought strong winds, hail and heavy downpours to multiple areas of East Tennessee. Throughout the region, there were multiple tornado warnings issued […]
Knoxville woman nationally recognized for founding company and supporting military spouses
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A Knoxville woman was recognized at the U.S. Capitol building for her work building a company dedicated to supporting military spouses. It's named "Instant Teams," and connects other businesses with workers to help the businesses improve their customer experience. Erica McMannes, the co-founder of the company...
Boy scouts honor fallen veterans in Knoxville for Memorial Day weekend
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Great Smoky Mountain Council of Boy Scouts of America took the time Saturday to remember those who have served and fallen for our country. In anticipation of Memorial Day, the scouts placed flags at the East Tennessee State Veteran’s Cemetery. “It means a lot because every person who is interred […]
Mental Health Monday: Helen Ross McNabb Center offers help to local veterans as the need for services increases
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — East Tennessee is home to more than 100,000 veterans and counselors at the Helen Ross McNabb Center said there is an increased need for help. Memorial Day is meant to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. However, Louis Danner, a masters level counselor at the McNabb Center, said this can be a very difficult day for veterans who are living.
Suite in Fulton High School gymnasium to honor Larry Cox | Georgiana Vines
The late former Knoxville City Councilman Larry Cox, who championed ways to get kids involved in athletics, is being remembered with a multipurpose suite in his name at Fulton High School through a fundraising campaign that needs about $25,000. Fulton Executive Principal Seth Smith said the suite will be at the bottom part...
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