William Puckett

Senior Reporter and Anchor

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WSMV 4 Nashville

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Knoxville, United States (Local)

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Informative: 64 %

Events: 17 %

Data Driven: 6 %

Interviews Q&as: 6 %

Promotional: 2 %

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William Puckett's coverage spans a variety of local topics, with an emphasis on sports, education, family & relationships, and travel. His articles often feature government announcements and press releases.

Given the diverse range of topics covered and the focus on local news in Tennessee (Knoxville), potential sources should have expertise in disability advocacy, education policies, local events or businesses such as comic shops, health care initiatives at a community level that tie into faith-based organizations. Additionally, individuals knowledgeable about college athletics programs or those involved in tourism development within Tennessee might find opportunities for insightful contributions.

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University of Tennessee Medical Center shares pictures of first baby born at UTMC in 2026 UT Medical Center posted to X they've already had their first baby of the year born.

By: William Puckett

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Just a few hours into the new year, the University of Tennessee Medical Center shared pictures of the first baby born at the hospital in 2026.

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Carson-Newman tabs Defensive Coordinator as next Head Football Coach Carson-Newman Football announced Defensive Coordinator Tyler Almond as the next head football coach.

By: William Puckett

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. (WVLT) - New Year's Day marked the next chapter in Carson-Newman Football as they named the successor to Ashley Ingram.

WVLT, WBXX

Knoxville ranks twice in top 100 worst truck bottlenecks, new report shows The report is from the American Transportation Research Institute

By: William Puckett

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A new report from the American Transportation Research Institution is showing Knoxville ranks twice in the top 100 for worst truck bottlenecks in the United States.

WVLT, WBXX

“It's basically Black Friday meets Wrestlemania” | Nirvana Comics prepares for reimagined Free Comic Book Day Nirvana Comics prepares for annual event amid marketing challenges

By: William Puckett

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Comic book fans will gather Saturday for Free Comic Book Day at Nirvana Comics on Bearden Hill and other spots across a comic crazed East Tennessee.

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Top defensive transfer no longer part of Tennessee Football program; reports Chaz Coleman was a prized transfer for Tennessee Football heading into the off season.

By: William Puckett

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Top Tennessee defensive transfer Chaz Coleman is no longer a part of the Tennessee program a University of Tennessee spokesperson tells our partners at Volquest.com

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‘We think this is a win-win' | UT System president talks plan to develop 90-hour, three-year college degrees Plans aim to cut time and debt for students while addressing workforce shortages

By: William Puckett, Josh Jarnagin

Published Jul. 8, 2026 at 8:17 PM GMT+2 | Updated moments ago

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Treasury secretary talks gas prices, tax cuts during East TN stop to name I-40 bridge after Trump

By: Josh Jarnagin, William Puckett

In a one-on-one interview with WVLT anchor Will Puckett, Bessent discussed gas prices, the administration's tax policies, “Trump accounts” for children and congressional talks on tougher sanctions targeting Russia.

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‘Consider Tennessee': Economic development commissioner pitches TN to Paramount SkyDance amid Warner Bros. merger drama The Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development is pitching a move to Tennessee to Paramount SkyDance amid its mid to merge with Warner Bros.

By: William Puckett

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Twelve states are currently suing to stop a nearly $111 billion merger between the parent company of CBS News, Paramount SkyDance, and the owner of CNN, Warner Brothers.

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‘We have not received a letter' | UT not one of hundreds of research institutions under federal eye for funding sources Nearly 200 Universities received letter from feds warning of funding concerns

By: William Puckett

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The University of Tennessee said it is not one of 187 Universities CBS News reports were sent a letter by Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah B.

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Forks of the River sunflowers at peak bloom TWRA says the week of July 20 is the best viewing of the Forks of the River Wildlife Management Area sunflower fields.

By: William Puckett

Published Jul. 21, 2026 at 7:01 PM GMT+2 | Updated 7 minutes ago

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Knoxville ranks twice in top 100 worst truck bottlenecks, new report shows The report is from the American Transportation Research Institute

“It's basically Black Friday meets Wrestlemania” | Nirvana Comics prepares for reimagined Free Comic Book Day Nirvana Comics prepares for annual event amid marketing challenges

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