Latest news with #2025SpringRodRun
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Rod Run, Rossini Fest & construction impacting East Tennessee roads: What to know
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — From Rod Run to Rossini Fest, several events are impacting East Tennessee drivers on top of ongoing construction across the region. 6 News anchor Bo Williams is breaking down what to know before hitting the roads this weekend. The 2025 Spring Rod Run began on April 10 and will run through April 13. The Pigeon Forge Police Department is urged to prepare for heavy traffic congestion. The show is at the LeConte Center, however, traffic will spill over to primary, secondary, and tertiary roads. The Old Mill Bridge closure is also impacting traffic as Old Mill Avenue cannot be used to get to and/from the Parkway. What's happening this weekend? Multiple events coming to East Tennessee In Knoxville, the Rossini Festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday. The event covers downtown with stages on Market Square, Union Avenue, Church Street and Clinch Avenue. The Orange and White Game is also set for Saturday at Neyland Stadium. The Tennessee Department of Transportation has issued its weekly construction report for April 11 through April 16, detailing ongoing and upcoming construction activities. This report includes information about lane closures and road work across 24 East Tennessee counties. TDOT-Weekly-Construction-Report-4-10-25-to-4-16-25Download In addition, the Knoxville Smokies' first game at Covenant Health Park is set for Tuesday. As a result, temporary road closures are expected around the stadium as they prepare for Opening Day. The city will also conduct a practice run for gameday traffic and parking protocols on Friday during an event for season ticketholders. Find live traffic conditions: TDOT Smartway Map If you have any specific questions about road work in your area, email bwilliams@ 6 News takes a look at upcoming road work and traffic conditions from the 6 News Alert Desk on Friday afternoons. Stay up to date with the latest road work updates here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Yahoo
Man charged with arson after fire at Knoxville business
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — One person is facing charges after investigators discovered a fire at a business Wednesday morning was intentionally set. The Knoxville Fire Department said KFD investigators arrested and charged Brandon Humfleet, 42, with one count of arson Wednesday morning. Pigeon Forge police warn visitors ahead of 2025 Spring Rod Run Around 3:50 a.m., firefighters responded to a fire at a business in the 1500 block of Liberty Street. Investigators determined that the fire was set intentionally. They then worked to identify and locate the suspect. KFD said no injuries were reported. The fire caused moderate damage to the building, but it is still open for business. PHOTOS: Vehicle crashes into Oneida McDonald's after police pursuit Court records state that Humfleet is also facing separate drug charges after officers responded to a report that he was spotted allegedly going through the dumpster behind the same business on Friday, April 4. He is expected in court for a bonded arraignment on those charges on April 15. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Yahoo
Where is the line between murder and self-defense? Lawyer breaks down case of Texas track meet stabbing
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A Texas teen is facing a murder charge after a stabbing at a track meet left another teen dead, but there is a debate of if the stabbing was in self-defense. In This week's Ask Isaacs, 6 News' Lori Tucker and Attorney Greg Isaacs discuss the case, and the legal line between self-defense and murder. The stabbing allegedly took place at a high school track meet in suburban Dallas on April 2, the Associated Press reported. One 17-year-old, identified as Karmelo Anthony, was taken into custody, and the student who was killed was identified as Austin Metcalf, 17. Search underway for missing teens after police pursuit in Loudon County News Nation reported that Metcalf and Anthony were at a track meet when Metcalf told Anthony he needed to get out from under the team's tent. Anthony allegedly reached into his bag and responded with 'Touch me and see what happens.' News Nation continued to explain that Metcalf then grabbed Anthony and told him to move, and then Anthony allegedly pulled out a knife, stabbed Metcalf once in the chest and ran, per a police report. Anthony is facing a 1st degree felony murder charge, according to the Frisco Police Department, and is being held on a $1 million bond. ABC news reported that Anthony told officers that Metcalf 'put his hands on [him}' and that he told him not to, and asked officers if what happened 'could be considered self-defense.' Pigeon Forge police warn visitors ahead of 2025 Spring Rod Run If you have a legal question, send it to AskIsaacs@ To watch full episodes of Ask Isaacs, click here. WATE's Lori Tucker and Attorney Greg Isaacs answer your legal questions from the WATE Alert Desk on Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. and on WATE Channel 6 at 5:30 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
‘It's wonderful' HonorAir takes more East TN veterans to war memorials
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — HonorAir Knoxville began its 36th flight Wednesday, carrying 131 East Tennessee veterans to Washington D.C. to see the memorials honoring their sacrifice. The flight departed from McGhee-Tyson Airport Wednesday morning, and it is scheduled to return around 7:40 p.m. Since 2007, HonorAir has served over 4,400 East Tennessee veterans. 'Unleash American energy' Tennessee Valley Authority reviews coal plans following Trump's executive orders 6 News joined the veterans at the airport for the sendoff ceremony where reporters spoke to some of the veterans. 'I've never gone, and I've always wanted to,' said George Hanlon, a United States Army veteran who served in Vietnam. He hopes to be able to participate again in the future. He explained that it was 'wonderful' to see people doing so much to support veterans, saying, 'We didn't have that when I came home. We were mistreated terribly when we came home. It was not uncommon to get into a street fight if they saw you walking down the street in your uniform.' Pigeon Forge police warn visitors ahead of 2025 Spring Rod Run He added, 'I really want people to know that we really appreciate what you all are doing.' Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs spoke at the event thanking everyone who had served and thanking HonorAir who flew his own father, a 21-year-veteran. There will be another celebration when the flight returns Wednesday evening. 'When we return home and our veterans see all the flags, patriotic balloons and people lined up to welcome them, they are incredibly touched that people care about the sacrifices they made for their country,' said Eddie Mannis, Chairman of HonorAir. Veterans Voices: Hear the stories of those who served For their previous flight, HonorAir carried 141 women who served in the armed forces, one of whom described it as the 'best trip' of her life. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
