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Knoxville woman found safe after being reported missing

UPDATE: Jeanne Leann Parish was found and is safe after being reported missing on Wednesday, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office confirmed at 10:15 p.m. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knox County…

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'Partying with a purpose' Learn more about Knoxville Area Urban League's Equal Opportunity Awards Gala

‘Partying with a purpose’ Learn more about Knoxville Area Urban League’s Equal Opportunity Awards Gala

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knoxville Area Urban League is set to host its annual Equal Opportunity Awards Gala on October 23 at the Knoxville Convention Center, with 6 News anchor Tearsa Smith s…

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Community encouraged to come together one year after Savannah Copeland's death

Community encouraged to come together one year after Savannah Copeland’s death

POWELL, Tenn. (WATE) — It has been nearly one year since 13-year-old Savannah Grace Copeland was stabbed to death on a trail in the Powell community. Her dad, Michael Copeland, said navigati…

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Lady Vols enter season 2 of Kim Caldwell era with top 10 preseason rank

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee women’s basketball team will enter the second season of the Kim Caldwell era as one of the 10 highest-ranked teams in the nation. The Associated Press …

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Plan to build 171 duplexes sparks safety, infrastructure concerns in Roane County

ROANE COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — The Roane County Planning Commission has been discussing an effort along Lawnville Road near Kingston, a plan to build more than 150 duplexes. 6 News went out to that c…

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THP: Construction vehicle rolls down mountain, one dead in Cocke County

COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — A North Carolina man died after a construction vehicle backed over the edge of a roadway and rolled down a mountain in Cocke County, the Tennessee Highway Patrol said. …

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'It takes all of us' Knoxville Pride celebration continues despite cancelation

‘It takes all of us’ Knoxville Pride celebration continues despite cancelation

KNOXVILLE Tenn. (WATE) — A local celebration is back, just in a different way. After the cancellation of this year’s Knox Pride Fest and parade, the Knoxville community wasn’t ready to …

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Vols rally past the Razorbacks, 34-31

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Vols got revenge on their fall in Fayetteville last year with a 34-31 win over the Razorbacks on Rocky Top. Rocky Top was rocking right away, Jaylen McMurray kicking t…

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One Knoxville SC to host first-ever playoff game at Covenant Health Park

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — One Knoxville SC will officially host the first-ever playoff game at Covenant Health Park next month after another home victory on Friday. One Knoxville clinched hosting r…

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Child actor from East Tennessee appears in '9-1-1: Nashville' series premiere

Child actor from East Tennessee appears in ‘9-1-1: Nashville’ series premiere

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A young actor from East Tennessee appeared in the debut of a highly-anticipated new ABC show on Thursday. Nine-year-old Sawyer Ruth Johnson appeared in the series premiere…

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Country singer Luke Combs has announced a performance at Neyland Stadium in May 2026, as part of his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour. https://www.wate.com/entertainment/luke-combs-to-perform-at-neyland-stadium-in-2026/

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'Gives people hope' Knoxville nonprofit helping others through car donations, repairs

‘Gives people hope’ Knoxville nonprofit helping others through car donations, repairs

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A nonprofit group in Knoxville is making a difference by providing working families with dependable transportation. Mobilizing Knoxville started as a one-weekend-a-month c…

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Tipoff times, TV details for Tennessee men's basketball season released

Tipoff times, TV details for Tennessee men’s basketball season released

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) As Rick Barnes and the Tennessee men’s basketball team prepare for a highly-anticipated preseason exhibition against Duke, the Southeastern Conference announced TV des…

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Sevierville mayor says Slammedenuff car show won't be back next year

Sevierville mayor says Slammedenuff car show won’t be back next year

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 week…

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Knox Co. Sheriff's Office closing Turkey Creek precinct, seeking new 'affordable' space

Knox Co. Sheriff’s Office closing Turkey Creek precinct, seeking new ‘affordable’ space

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 t…

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Knoxville voter registration deadline approaches

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Monday October 6 is the final day to register to vote in the Knoxville general election, the city reminded residents. People can register here. Five City Council seats — f…

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Mascot man charged after road rage shooting in Knox County

KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — A Mascot man has been charged following a road rage shooting in northwest Knox County on Wednesday. According to court records, Charles Williams, 67, is facing a charge …

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WATE Player of the Week: Halls' Jarrell Chandler

WATE Player of the Week: Halls’ Jarrell Chandler

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Halls win over William Blount in week four of the high school football season marked the Red Devils first win of the season. In it, Jarrell Chandler’s three re…

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Two firefighters injured after laundromat fire in West Knoxville

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Two firefighters were injured as crews battled a fire at a West Knoxville business on Thursday, a Rural Metro Fire spokesperson said. Crews responded to a fire at Coin Lau…

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Visitors left disappointed as shutdown impacts Great Smoky Mountains National Park

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — The federal government shutdown is affecting East Tennessee’s biggest tourism draw. Several areas of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be inaccessible to…

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Three-year plan to reduce homelessness in Knoxville released

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knoxville-Knox County Office of Housing Stability (OHS) unveiled a strategic plan on Monday aimed at reducing homelessness and improving local community response syste…

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Early voting at Knoxville Expo Center to open late due to scheduling issue

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — One Knoxville polling place will open days later than all other early voting locations, the Knox County Election Commission said Monday. Early voting for the 2025 City of …

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'Nobody wants to sign up to be a Gold Star mother' Gold Star mother remembers fallen son

‘Nobody wants to sign up to be a Gold Star mother’ Gold Star mother remembers fallen son

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) —The last Sunday in September is recognized each year as Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, a solemn time to honor the families of fallen service members who m…

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Tennessee wins overtime thriller against Mississippi State

Tennessee’s first SEC win of the season wasn’t easy. The Vols survived a back-and-forth overtime thriller in Starkville, picking up a 41-34 victory against Mississippi State.

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‘Friday Frenzy Live’ Week 6: East TN high school football highlights

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Keep up with high school football in East Tennessee with Friday Frenzy Live, providing live whip-around coverage from around the region. 6 News anchor Bo Williams and spor…

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