Naomi Hillmer

The Knox County Republican Party is calling for an investigation into possible criminal charges against Democratic commissioner Courtney Durrett for allegedly voting in the Republican primary elect…

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — From managing all 11 of Ripley’s attractions along the parkway to overseeing animal care at the aquarium, people working in the tourism industry say it is a way of life. …

A new public safety training facility is open in Lenoir City, called the Don W. White Public Safety Training Center.

MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Culinary tourism is on the rise in Blount County, as more restaurants open dining rooms, and others are being recognized by one of the most prestigious restaurant rating p…

PHILADELPHIA, Tenn. (WATE) — Outside of lake life, or its cities, many people visit Loudon County to learn more about its agricultural roots, stopping at Sweetwater Valley Farm. Between tourism and agriculture, two of the biggest industries in Tennessee, Sweetwater Valley Farm has found the intersection. “We tried to build an attraction and build a place for folks to come see what farmers do in […]

TELLICO PLAINS, Tenn. (WATE) — Tellico Plains is one of the many gateways into the Smoky Mountains, as the last town you reach before entering the 43-mile Cherthala Skyway. While the skyway dr…

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A new development is making its way through the process of being approved on South Central Street. Passing the Downtown Design Review Board on We…

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Earlier this week, Knoxville City Council approved an ordinance that will ban smoking indoors at age-restricted bars or venues. In a 6-3 vote, City Council approved the or…

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) — A longtime Pigeon Forge attraction will be closing its doors this year. The Track Family Fun Park, located along the 441 Parkway, has operated for over four decades an…

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) — A longtime Pigeon Forge attraction will be closing its doors this year.