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ORNL launces new collaborative effort to modernize the paper industry nationwide
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- ORNL launces new collaborative effort to modernize the paper industry nationwide
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- 2:59
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory announced the launch of a new national initiative aimed at modernizing the US pulp, paper, and packaging industry.
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- $22 million Chapman Highway redesign aims to improve pedestrian, cyclist safety
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- A busy stretch of Chapman Highway in South Knoxville could soon undergo significant changes as the City of Knoxville moves forward with a multimillion-dollar project aimed at making the roadway safer for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.
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- Volunteer workday at French Broad Veterans Memorial Park
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Volunteer workday at French Broad Veterans Memorial Park on Friday.
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- Knox County releases early voting totals
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- More than 100,000 voters cast their ballots during early voting for the November in Knox County.
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- Title
- Knoxville man arrested after road rage shooting on I-40
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- A Knoxville man is facing charges related to a road rage shooting that happened on I-40 earlier this month.
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- Judge Scott Green leaves behind legacy of mentorship, service
- Runtime
- 2:38
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Knox County criminal court Judge Scott Green spent much of his career working in the criminal justice system. First as a prosecutor, then as a defense attorney, and was eventually elected to the bench in 2014. Green died at age 64 on Friday, October 30. Colleagues of Judge Green reminisced on his career and presence within the City County
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- Gas prices drop 10 cents in TN week over week│Upcoming Road Work
- Runtime
- 5:33
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Week over week, gas prices have dropped by around 10 cents, with AAA reporting the state's average as $3.74. To find the cheapest gas prices near you, visit the WATE 6 Gas Tracker.
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- Knox County Criminal Court Judge Scott Green dies
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Knox County Court Judge Scott Green has died, District Attorney General Charme Allen confirmed to 6 News Friday morning.
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- Christa Pike releases statement after botched execution
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- A month after her failed execution, Christa Pike has released a statement through her attorneys, saying in part that she is "searching for meaning" in what happened.
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- Inside the Forecast
- Runtime
- 17:33
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Join Storm Team 6 Meteorologist Matt Condon as he goes inside today's forecast, breaking down everything you need know.
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- Inside the Forecast: October 30, 2026 AM Edition
- Runtime
- 13:50
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Join Storm Team 6 Meteorologist Matt Condon as he goes inside today's forecast, breaking down everything you need know.
- Title
- 6 in 60: October 30, 2026
- Runtime
- 1:04
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Find the latest headlines at WATE.com
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- It will stay mild through Halloween
- Runtime
- 1:51
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Today may end up being the warmest day of the week. Highs will reach the mid-to-upper 70s. A lot of sunshine is anticipated for the day even with a few afternoon clouds.
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- YMCA Trunk or Treat
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Families in Knoxville got into the Halloween spirit last night at the Cansler Family YMCA.
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- Knoxville residents protest redevelopment of municipal golf course
- Runtime
- 1:06
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Knoxville golfers and residents gathered Thursday to make their voices heard. They said they want the Knoxville Municipal Golf Course to stay an 18-hole course.
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- How Knox County tallies your vote
- Runtime
- 3:01
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- You go to the polls, cast your ballot, and the vote is tallied, but how does that happen? Knox County Administrator of Elections Chris Davis walked 6 News through how the vote is counted on Election Night.
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- Lettuce tossed during health inspection at pizza place in Maryville
- Runtime
- 2:53
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- The pizza restaurant with the low grade is in Maryville. A number of critical violations that could cause foodborne illness were checked off.
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- DEA's Red Ribbon Week
- Runtime
- 1:10
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- The Drug Enforcement Administration held an annual rally for the nation's largest and longest-running drug-use prevention campaign.
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- First centrifuge shipment from Centrus in Oak Ridge heads to Ohio
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Centrus Energy celebrated the first shipment of advanced centrifuge components from the Oak Ridge expansion.
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- The Seven - October 29
- Runtime
- 5:46
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- The Seven with Bo Williams
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- The 15: October 28
- Runtime
- 11:32
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- According to the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Tennessee saw one of the sharpest increases in leisure and hospitality jobs over the past year, as the state grows its tourism industry. 6 News anchor Alayna Verduyn talks with reporter Naomi Hillmer about how this is impacting East Tennessee.
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- Another warm day on Friday
- Runtime
- 1:32
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- We will see about a 30° swing from morning lows in the upper 40s to afternoon readings in the upper 70s on Friday under a mostly sunny sky.
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- Safety Day and Spooktacular held in Pigeon Forge
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- The City of Pigeon Forge hosted its Safety Day and spooktacular events. The festivities kicked off this afternoon with the Safety Day Celebration from 3 to 6.
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- New affordable housing now open in North Knoxville
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- The Village at Inskip is opening with 98 available units, offering 2-, 3-, or 4-bedroom layouts.
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- How to experts say to prepare before time 'falls back' this weekend
- Runtime
- 2:57
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- It’s almost that time of year again where we set our clocks back an hour, and Daylight Saving Time ends.
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- Long lines in Knoxville during last day of early voting
- Runtime
- 1:36
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- There were lines all the way down the block at the Downtown West voting location on Thursday, the last day of early voting before Election Day.
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- Kenneth DeHart’s trial to take place with Middle TN jury
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- A judge has decided that Kenneth DeHart Jr., the man accused of fatally shooting Blount County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Greg McCowan, will face trial in Blount County with a jury from outside of the county.
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- Inside the race to represent Tennessee's 6th Congressional District
- Runtime
- 3:30
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Republican State Representative Johnny Garrett is running against Democrat Mike Croley to represent Tennessee's Sixth Congressional District.
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- Free mammogram program helps Sevier County woman discover breast cancer
- Runtime
- 2:46
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- A free mammogram program in Sevier County is helping women overcome financial barriers to breast cancer screenings, and one woman says the assistance made a lifesaving difference.
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- Title
- Smokies Wedding Boom: Peak Season & Economic Impact
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Explore the bustling wedding season in the Great Smoky Mountains, where October sees venues in Sevier County booked solid, some hosting up to eight ceremonies daily. Learn about the significant economic boost this brings to the region. Also, a quick look at Tennessee Tech's new quantum communications testbed.
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- North Knoxville church recovering after fire
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Two weeks after an intentionally set fire damaged North Knoxville Baptist Church, members are proving their faith and sense of community extend far beyond the walls of their sanctuary.
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- Inside the Forecast
- Runtime
- 19:37
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Join Storm Team 6 Meteorologist Matt Condon as he goes inside today's forecast, breaking down everything you need know.
- Title
- 6 in 60: October 29, 2026
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- 6 in 60: October 29, 2026
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- A warm end to the workweek
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Today will be a sunny and warm day. Highs will reach the mid-to-upper 70s. Tonight, temperatures will drop into the mid-to-upper 40s.
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- Glass Doctor Player of the Week: Halls LB Carson Pearce
- Runtime
- 3:00
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- The Halls High School football team is coming off a dominant 63-7 victory over Campbell County, led by a remarkable defensive performance from senior linebacker Carson Pearce.
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- One of the last flying WWII-era bombers stops in Knoxville
- Runtime
- 1:05
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- One of the last two flying B-29 bombers from the World War II era is in the Knoxville area this weekend, providing a chance for history enthusiasts to experience a legendary aircraft firsthand.
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- Swishes for Wishes
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Make-a-wish East Tennessee is tipping off its 2026-27 Swishes for Wishes campaign.
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- Meet the candidates running to represent Tennessee’s 18th District in the State House
- Runtime
- 3:19
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Republican State Representative Elaine Davis is running for a third term in Tennessee’s House of Representatives against Democrat Bryan Goldberg. This is a rematch of their 2024 race, when Davis defeated Goldberg by about 2,600 votes to represent Tennessee’s 18th District, which includes part of West Knox County.
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- Title
- The Seven - October 28
- Runtime
- 7:05
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- The Seven with Bo Williams
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- Clearing and cooler overnight
- Runtime
- 1:51
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- The clouds will thin out overnight, allowing temperatures to tumble into the 40s for most overnight. Then highs quickly return to the mid-70s by Thursday afternoon.
- Title
- The 15: October 27
- Runtime
- 11:22
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Every day, thousands of East Tennesseans rely on water from a Knoxville Utilities Board facility most have never seen. And now, a major project at that facility is nearing the finish line. 6 On Your Side reporter Drea Peebles got an inside look at KUB's only water treatment plant and sat down with anchor Alayna Verduyn to talk about the nearly $70 million expansion project.
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- Title
- Knoxville man left with crack after concrete truck arrives late
- Runtime
- 4:27
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- A Knoxville man says concrete that was poured to create a foundation for a new garage cracked soon after it was poured.
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- Title
- Tourism numbers are up in Sevier County
- Runtime
- 2:55
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- According to the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Tennessee saw one of the sharpest increases in leisure and hospitality jobs over the past year, as the state grows its tourism industry. 6 News reporter Naomi Hillmer shares how this is impacting communities in East Tennessee.
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- 5th annual JROTC Day in Anderson County
- Runtime
- 1:07
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Anderson county hosted its 5th annual JROTC Day. It all started with a ceremony at the county courthouse this morning.
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- Title
- Lawyer breaks down the ‘Cornell Seven’ case
- Runtime
- 3:49
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- As more information develops about the ‘Cornell Seven’ case, how universities handle sexual assault and the protection provided to victims is an important part of the discussion. In this week’s Ask Isaacs, 6 News anchor Alayna Verduyn and Attorney Greg Isaacs discuss the case and victim confidentiality.
WATE’s Lori Tucker and Attorney Greg Isaacs answer your legal questions from the WATE Alert Desk on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. and on WATE Channel 6 at 5:30 p.m. Ask Isaacs is also streamed live on WATE6+.
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- Title
- TVA seals time capsule for America’s 300th Anniversary
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Five hundred messages from the public were sealed in a time capsule by the Tennessee Valley Authority at a ceremony on Wednesday.
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- Title
- Search continues for convicted murderer Jacob Morley after escaping prison
- Runtime
- 1:27
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- The reward for information leading to the arrest of escaped inmate and convicted murderer Jacob Morley has been increased to $15,000.
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- Title
- Meet the candidates running in Tennessee’s 3rd Congressional District
- Runtime
- 3:38
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- East Tennessee voters are heading to the polls to decide who will represent them in Congress. In Tennessee’s 3rd Congressional District, Representative Chuck Fleischmann is running for re-election against Democrat Anna Golladay.
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- Title
- Covenant Health Park preparing for high school football game
- Runtime
- 0:28
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Covenant Health Park is preparing to host another sport, with its first football game set for October.
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- Title
- North Knoxville church finds strength in congregation after devastating fire
- Runtime
- 2:11
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Two weeks after an intentionally set fire damaged North Knoxville Baptist Church, members are proving their faith and sense of community extend far beyond the walls of their sanctuary.
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