Knoxville, Tennessee News & Breaking Stories

Dolly Parton teases new attractions at Dollywood for 2024 season, including a museum and rockstar status with upcoming album.

New Knox County Board of Education member appointed after winning Republican Primary, vows to focus on school security and parental rights.

Tennessee basketball star Dalton Knecht scores 39 points to lead team to victory over Auburn, solidifying first place in SEC.

Jelly Roll announces Beautifully Broken tour, visiting 37 U.S. cities starting this summer, with supporting acts Warren Zeiders and Alexandra Kay.

Dolly Parton's Pet Gala featured fashion shows and performances, with special guests and up-and-coming country artists, making it a star-studded event.

Knecht scores 39 points, leads Vols to victory. Jonas Aidoo adds 19 points, 10 rebounds in 85-66 win over Florida.

DirecTV and Tegna reach agreement, bringing back 64 TV stations. Football, late-night TV, and local news are back for fans.

Syracuse and Tennessee face off in the 2023 Maui Invitational with both teams at 3-0, and Tennessee ranked No. 7.

Syracuse men's basketball debuts at Maui Invitational, facing No. 7 Tennessee. Stream live on ESPN2 and fuboTV. Syracuse is 3-0.

Tennessee basketball faces Purdue in Maui Invitational. Josiah-Jordan James shines for Vols. Zach Edey leads Purdue. Tobe Awaka doubtful with ankle injury.

Pope Francis removed a conservative Texas bishop who criticized him. The bishop refused to resign, so Francis fired him.

Alabama coach Nick Saban expresses satisfaction with the team's performance and resilience as they secure a 34-20 victory over Tennessee.

No. 3 Ohio State defeats No. 7 Penn State in defensive battle, shaping Big Ten title race. Exciting college football games ahead.

Tennessee's offense struggles as their defense and punt returner lead them to a narrow victory against Texas A&M.

Tennessee football aims to end a 20-year losing streak at The Swamp against Florida. Watch the game live on ESPN.

The Vols secure a 30-13 win in their first 2023 appearance at Neyland Stadium, with a sellout crowd of 101,915.

Unranked Duke Blue Devils stun No. 25 Clemson Tigers, SEC dominates AP Top 25, Florida Gators miss out. Georgia Bulldogs remain undefeated.

Tennessee punter Jackson Ross, originally from Australia, has taken a unique path to college football. He has mastered various punting techniques and has worked with a former NFL Pro Bowler. Ross has also adapted to American food and has a preference for Raising Canes Chicken Fingers. He attended Haileybury College in Melbourne and played for the Hawthorn Football Club before transitioning to college football. Ross is considered a tremendous athlete and has impressed with his throwing arm. He believes he is better than Coach Heupel, but Heupel disagrees. Ross has spent years kicking and punting footballs, making it a natural skill for him. He has gradually learned American football and is now a redshirt freshman at Tennessee.

Hurricane Idalia hits Florida and Georgia, causing destruction and flooding; Tennessee volunteers from the Red Cross assist in relief efforts.

Randy Meisner, former bassist for the Eagles, has died at the age of 77 due to complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Meisner was an integral part of the band and known for his vocal range. Funeral plans are pending.

Randy Meisner, founding member of the Eagles, dies at 77.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis uninjured after multicar accident during campaign events.

Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Cormac McCarthy dies at age 89.

Former President Donald Trump pleads not guilty to federal indictment. Cormac McCarthy dies at 89. Denver shooting likely drug-related.