Monroe County Sheriff's Office is searching for an inmate who left his work release and cut off his ankle monitor. Cody Patterson is now wanted for felony escape and theft of a motor vehicle. Anyone with information about his location is urged to contact the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.| WATE 6 On Your Side
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — A man who was last seen in Mascot was found safe, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said. The TBI issued a Silver Alert for a Leeroy Mundy, 79, who was last seen on Saturday in Mascot, on behalf of the Knox County Sheriff's Office. On Tuesday afternoon, the TBI said [...]| WATE 6 On Your Side
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Sevierville Mayor Robert Fox said Monday that the Slammedenuff car show will not be welcomed back to the city after the final day of the event was canceled over the weekend. Fox said Monday during a meeting of the Board of Mayor and Alderman that the two-day event, which was held [...]| WATE 6 On Your Side
The Anderson County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a pedestrian was fatally struck by a train just outside of Rocky Top Thursday night.| WATE 6 On Your Side
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A man faces an aggravated assault charge after a store manager reported being threatened with a gun, the Knoxville Police Department said. Around 1 p.m. Monday, KPD officers went to the Dollar General on Elm Street after receiving a report of a theft and aggravated assault. The store's manager told them [...]| WATE 6 On Your Side
The FBI analyzed the phone records of nine Republican members of Congress in 2023 during its investigation into President Trump’s alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, according to a unclassified document released Monday by Senate Judiciary Committee.| WATE 6 On Your Side
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A group of East Knoxville residents is considering the future of Chilhowee Park after a plan to sell part of the park land fell through at city council. Last week, the council withdrew a vote regarding the sale of part of the park's midway area to the Emerald Youth Foundation. It [...]| WATE 6 On Your Side
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — A bridge in Jefferson County is set to be replaced and that means a full road closure that could impact thousands of drivers each day. 6 News got more information on what's happening and how it could affect your travel. State Route 113 will be closed in both directions near [...]| WATE 6 On Your Side
Gov. Bill Lee plans to include funding to expand the controversial Education Freedom Scholarship Program, or school vouchers, in his next proposed budget.| WATE 6 On Your Side
HAMBLEN COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — A proposal to rezone land in Hamblen County for a rock quarry is facing strong pushback from nearby residents. MAC Materials is seeking approval to develop a quarry off McClister Road, near I-81. The company first proposed the project in 2023, but the request was unanimously denied by the Hamblen [...]| WATE 6 On Your Side
3:19 P.M. (UPDATE) — The Knoxville Utilities Board announced that water service had been restored to customers across South Knoxville and the downtown area after a break at the Riverside Drive plant. Repairs remain ongoing. KUB said that some customers may still experience low water pressure, temporary discoloration, or air in their lines. On Tuesday, [...]| WATE 6 On Your Side
A Knoxville couple who bought a timeshare 40 years ago is now having trouble selling. 6 News reporter Don Dare investigates.| WATE 6 On Your Side
MADISONVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A man died after a struggle with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office and the Madisonville Police Department Sunday, MCSO said. Around 5:30 p.m. Sunday, MCSO and MPD went to New Highway 68 at Turnpike Road after callers reported a vehicle stopped partially in the road with a driver who appeared unresponsive, [...]| WATE 6 On Your Side
SNEEDVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A Claiborne County man was indicted on an attempted second-degree murder charge after an incident in Hancock County, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said. After investigating, the TBI said that Colby Seals was involved in a fight with another man in a parking lot along Main Street on August 24. It [...]| WATE 6 On Your Side
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knox County Sheriff's Office announced that its west precinct in Turkey Creek is scheduled to close on October 10. The office said that it lost the lease for the facility and is searching for a new location that it can afford and that is within its budget. "The Landlord [...]| WATE 6 On Your Side
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The kickoff time for Third Saturday in October rivalry game between Tennessee and Alabama was announced on Monday. No. 8 Alabama will host No. 12 Tennessee on Saturday, October 18. The Southeastern Conference announced Monday that the highly-anticipated matchup will kick off at 7:30 p.m. The game will be shown live [...]| WATE 6 On Your Side
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — For the first time in a decade, the Maryville College football team is 4-0. This year’s squad isn’t just winning, it’s making a statement. Coming off a historic 2024 campaign that included a nine-win season and the program’s first-ever NCAA playoff victory, the Scots have picked up right where they left [...]| WATE 6 On Your Side
HANCOCK COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — A member of the Hancock County School Board was indicted on charges of soliciting a minor for sexual activity, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said Monday. The TBI said that Jack Mullins, 75, approached a juvenile girl at a fitness center in Sneedville and tried to solicit her for sexual [...]| WATE 6 On Your Side
A skydiving instructor died and another person was rescued Saturday afternoon after jumping out of a plane near a Tennessee highway.| WATE 6 On Your Side
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Kenneth DeHart's new preliminary hearing has been set for November 25, 2025. DeHart is accused of shooting two Blount County Sheriff's deputies in February 2024. In June, a judge ordered for him to be given a second preliminary hearing after his legal team filed a motion saying he was denied his right [...]| WATE 6 On Your Side
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knoxville Fire Department extinguished a small fire at a Knoxville bedding store Monday morning. Around 4:40 a.m., crews responded to an alarm at Brothers Bedding on North Broadway, KFD said. When they arrived, they found a small fire near a window on the second floor. The sprinkler system was active. [...]| WATE 6 On Your Side
The products were sold at deli-counters, by weight, and also in prepackaged portions at self-service cases in 1,860 stores, Kroger said.| WATE 6 On Your Side
This week, State Rep. Rusty Grills (R-Newbern) sent a letter to President Donald Trump and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins urging emergency relief. He called the situation “a crisis…| WATE 6 On Your Side
THORN HILL, Tenn. (WATE) — Grainger County Mayor Mike Byrd is trying to bring city water to the Thorn Hill community. Many Thorn Hill residents use well water, and according to Jimmy Langley, the f…| WATE 6 On Your Side
A man is facing a voluntary manslaughter charge after a man found unresponsive in a South Knoxville parking lot Saturday morning died, Knoxville Police said.| WATE 6 On Your Side
Researchers at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, are warning people to be on the lookout for cannibals they fear may be slithering throughout Nashville.| WATE 6 On Your Side
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – Tennessee stays alive in the SEC title race with a 33-14 win over Mississippi State. Nico Iamaleava threw for two touchdowns, while Dylan Sampson scored his 20th rus…| WATE 6 On Your Side
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – After a heartbreaking overtime loss to Georgia, the Vols got back on track with a convincing 56-24 win over UAB. Tennessee wasted no time getting on the board. The V…| WATE 6 On Your Side
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee Vols are on the road for their matchup with Mississippi State on Saturday. Here’s where fans who aren’t able to make it to Starkville will be abl…| WATE 6 On Your Side
Buying an electric vehicle may not be as beneficial for your bank account starting at the end of the month, and some believe the change could impact the Tennessee’s electric vehicle industry.| WATE 6 On Your Side
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According to the Tennessee Department of Human Services website, the department has made adjustments to certain childcare programs due to “the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) discretionary…| WATE 6 On Your Side
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — On Monday, an imaging company announced that it was partnering with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville to investigate sinkholes, according to a press release from mark…| WATE 6 On Your Side