Knox County’s primary elections are slated for Tuesday, May 5, and a major East Tennessee office will be on the ballot: Knox County mayor.

Voter turnout is important for Republican and Democratic primary elections. A candidate may only need a small number of votes ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Those in Knox County will have to wait to burn anything outdoors; the county has banned open burning Wednesday because of dry conditions. Rural Metro Fire said county ...

These three people running in the Republican primary can't be on the ballot, party leaders say. But their appeals are pending ...

Deputy Matthew Kirchner receives accolades for bravery after a perilous encounter and a life-altering decision to amputate his foot after line of duty injury.

Tennessee bills could cost Knox County Schools $3 million by requiring schools to track student immigration status, the ...

Knox County Schools, University of Tennessee, and other local districts have different spring break schedules. Find out when students are out of class.

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for tips as detectives search for a missing man who was last seen on ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knox County Commission voted 8-1 with two abstaining to give control of the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Detention Center to the Juvenile Court Judge. The county originally ...

Here's a look at the prices of homes sold in Knox County in December 2025.