Rick Barnes commits to coaching Tennessee basketball in 2026-27 season

Following Tennessee’s 95-62 loss to Michigan in Sunday’s Elite 8 matchup, Rick Barnes was asked if he was committed to coaching the team next season. “I am,” said Barnes. The 2026-27 campaign will be ...

Warming trend, on and off rain ahead

Increasing warmth and humidity start the week with more rain at times this week continuing through Easter weekend.

Tennessee’s NCAA Tournament run ends in Elite 8 against Michigan

MICHIGAN 95, TENNESSEE 62. Tennessee falls in the Elite 8 for the third consecutive season. The Volunteers end the year 25-12. GAME PREVIEW. Th ...

Tennessee collapses in ninth, suffers series sweep against Vanderbilt

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennessee saw a 15-10 lead entering the bottom of the ninth disappear on Sunday against Vanderbilt, suffering a 16-15 loss to the Commodores. It’s the first time Tennessee ...

‘Devoted and loyal member’ | Campbell County Sheriff’s Office mourning loss of K-9 officer

The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its K-9 officers. CCSO said K-9 Daisy passed away on Thursday at Anderson County Animal Hospital with her handler, Detective ...

Escaped Hancock County inmate captured, sheriff’s office says

According to the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, 48-year-old Joshua Wayne Metcalf was captured Sunday morning. Metcalf escaped from the jail on Thursday, prompting Hancock County Schools to be placed ...

Tennessee falls in 16-inning marathon to Vanderbilt

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennessee rallied from an early 5-0 deficit, but was unable to plate a run over the final ten innings, falling in the 16th inning to Vanderbilt, 6-5.

Crossville Driver Services Center to close for remodel

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security said the Crossville Driver Services Center in Cumberland County is ...

Tennessee to battle Michigan for spot in Final Four on WVLT

The six-seed Tennessee Volunteers are set to face off against one-seed Michigan on Sunday in the Elite Eight. The game is slated for 2:15 p.m. ET on WVLT with a spot in the Final Four on the line.

‘I’m really proud of her’ | Webb High School student earns Congressional Award Gold Medal

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Rose Joseph, a 17-year-old Webb High School student, is one of only four students in Tennessee to earn the Congressional Award Gold Medal, Congress’ highest honor for youth.

Guardsmen rescue hiker in National Park

The Tennessee National Guard and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency were notified shortly after 3:00 p.m. Wednesday of ...

Tennessee drops game two of series to Ole Miss, 2-1

Tennessee was unable to deliver the big hit on Saturday, falling to the Rebels, 2-1. It’s Tennessee’s first series loss to Ole Miss at home in program history. The Lady Vols entered the weekend 27-1 ...