WATCH: 6 News’ 2024 Hispanic Heritage Special

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — 6 News is celebrating stories of the Hispanic community in East Tennessee. Our 2024 Hispanic Heritage Special aired at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, and can be watched in this story anytime.

We looked at how students at the University of Tennessee celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month and went behind the scenes at a Knoxville tortilla factory, as well as how Centro Hispano works to improve access to resources.

Hispanic Heritage in East TN

• Medical interpreter program removes language barrier for Latino community
• Knoxville Police examiner credits Hispanic upbringing for career success
• UT student organization raising awareness about Hispanic, Latin culture on campus
• A ‘staple’ of Mexican culture: Behind the scenes at a Knoxville tortilla factory
• Spanish-language churches in East TN offer sanctuary, community

Thank you for watching. You can click here to watch previous years’ specials: 2023 and 2022 .

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