A mayoral smackdown with Moon Pies, Mountain Dew and Mello Yello is brewing ahead of the UTC vs. UT gameSo, the Vols have had a rough start to the season. And the folks at UT Chattanooga seem to think their team, the Mocs, can take them at Neyland Stadium at the game on Sept. 14. The last time the Mocs beat UT was 1958, for reference, and it caused… Sep 12 19September 12, 2019Article at wbir.com
Electrical crackling, not gunshots, prompted Powell High School lockdown, principal saysSCHOOL-CRIME "As a result of this electrical disruption, several large cracking sounds were heard by school security personnel," the statement said. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Update 5:20 p.m.: An air conditioner being serviced at Powell High School was what… Sep 03 19September 03, 2019Article at wbir.com
'Leave the phones alone' | THP to begin cracking down on hands-free violators Labor Day weekendKNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Highway Patrol is warning drivers to make sure they are in compliance with the new hands-free law that started July 1, because the agency is now going to start cracking down on violators. THP made the announcement in… Aug 29 19August 29, 2019Article at wbir.com
It's football time in Tennessee! Check out these awesome Friday morning high school pep ralliesKNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Get ready to rumble, East Tennessee! Football season is back, and we've got pep rallies at area high schools every Friday morning to celebrate. William Blount High School 10News Meteorologist Rebecca Sweet takes us to William… Aug 23 19August 23, 2019Article at wbir.com
It's football time in Tennessee! Check out these awesome Friday morning high school pep ralliesKNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Get ready to rumble, East Tennessee! Football season is back, and we've got pep rallies at area high schools every Friday morning to celebrate. Anderson County High School Check out the video below of our first school visit at… Aug 23 19August 23, 2019Article at wbir.com
Pigeon Forge is getting a liquid nitrogen ice cream shop that will have boozy optionsPIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — East Tennessee -- are you ready for this? Pigeon Forge has all kinds of unique shops and attractions, and it's constantly getting new ones added in to mix, and now, it will have a liquid nitrogen ice cream shop to add to the… Aug 22 19August 22, 2019Article at wbir.com
Donor gifts Dandridge library with 'story stones'DANDRIDGE, Tenn. — Dandridge Memorial Library's garden is looking a little more literary and a lot more whimsical thanks to the generosity of one of the library's patrons. The library posted several photos and a thank-you to patron Judy Babel on… Aug 19 19August 19, 2019Article at wbir.com
Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire & Carrie Underwood are hosting the 2019 CMA AwardsKNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Country music's biggest night is just around the corner, and it's going to have a star-studded guest list, like always. But it's also going to have a whole lot of star power hosting the event itself. The Country Music Association… Aug 19 19August 19, 2019Article at wbir.com
Knoxville company to take over Kentucky mines after Blackjewel bankruptcy, Harlan miners to be paidKNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Kopper Glo Mining, LLC will take over and begin to operate the Black Mountain and Lone Mountain coal mining operations in Harlan County, Kentucky, it said in a news release sent today. Kopper Glo, a Knoxville company, said in the… Aug 08 19August 08, 2019Article at wbir.com
This little second grader had a very sweet start to the school year in DandridgeDANDRIDGE, Tenn. — The first day back to school to start a new year off can be scary. But at Piedmont Elementary in Dandridge, the day starts with a whole lot of joy. Freshly-minted second-grader Elah Gause was met with a whole welcome committee as… Aug 07 19August 07, 2019Article at wbir.com
Baby red panda makes her Zoo Knoxville debutKNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Zoo Knoxville announced Thursday that visitors can now see a new baby red panda that was born at the Zoo in June. The female cub was born with a twin on June 14 at Boyd Family Panda Village, a Facebook post from the Zoo… Aug 01 19August 01, 2019Article at wbir.com
Spend a day in Monroe CountyKNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Monroe County is just about 45 minutes south of Downtown Knoxville down Interstate 75. It's a beautiful part of East Tennessee that sits next to the Unicoi Mounains. And it's the perfect place to spend a day away without breaking… Jul 30 19July 30, 2019Article at wbir.com
KCSO reunites owner with dog 'Oreo' after she went missing in 2011KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — It's like the plot of a Hollywood movie like 'A Dog's Way Home': Eight years later, an East Tennessee woman is being reunited with her missing dog "Oreo." The Knox County Sheriff's Office posted about the reunion late Sunday,… Jul 29 19July 29, 2019Article at wbir.com
Ancient Lore Village resort planning to have multiple locations, CEO says, but will one be in South Knox?KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Multiple Ancient Lore Village resorts will be built, a news release from the company said Wednesday morning. But it's still a matter of where. Members of the South Knoxville community have voiced concern for months over the… Jul 17 19July 17, 2019Article at wbir.com
UT cheer coach retires, discrimination investigation closed as a result after finding evidence of 'demeaning treatment'KNOXVILLE, Tennessee — Coach Joy Postell-Gee has retired, the University of Tennessee confirmed in a statement to 10News Wednesday morning. RELATED: Longtime UT cheer coach on leave, being investigated for inappropriate conduct As a result of her… Jul 17 19July 17, 2019Article at wbir.com
Which state has the best-looking trooper cruiser? Tennessee's currently in fourth... and Kentucky is in secondHave you ever seen a state trooper cruiser and thought, wow, that is a good-looking car? Well, the American Association of State Troopers is running a contest to find the best-looking cruiser in the country in 2019, so now you can voice your opinion… Jul 17 19July 17, 2019Article at wbir.com
It's ALMOST football time in Tennessee! Here's how to get your ticketsKNOXVILLE, Tennessee — Football season is on the horizon, Vols fans! With fall inching ever closer, that means it's time to buy tickets in Tennessee. Single game tickets went on sale Tuesday morning. WANT MORE ON THE VOLS? | Visit the Big Orange… Jul 16 19July 16, 2019Article at wbir.com
Save Me a Dime: Top tips to save money in today's economyKNOXVILLE, Tennessee — Save a dime at a time, and it can go a long way. After all, we all say "If I had a nickel every time..." But how can you actually save enough dimes to make a difference? Well, we here at 10News started a new series to showcase… Jul 12 19July 12, 2019Article at wbir.com
Bill Haslam announces he will not run for Senate in 2020Former Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam will not run for Tennessee's U.S. Senate seat in the 2020 election, he announced in an opinion letter first published in the Tennessean on Thursday. He tweeted out a copy of the letter later Thursday morning. In… Jul 11 19July 11, 2019Article at wbir.com
Principal identifies 10-year-old Oneida boy who drowned while swimming in Big South Fork NRRAONEIDA, Tenn. — A 10-year-old Oneida boy who drowned while swimming in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (BSFNRRA) has been identified as Ryelin Acres, according to Burchfield Elementary School Principal Tonja Crabtree. Acres was… Jul 10 19July 10, 2019Article at wbir.com