KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - As , a group of students created a COVID-19 pact, agreeing that they would leave Knox County if they needed to be tested for the virus.One student spoke exclusively to on the condition of anonymity and said the maneuver allows students to circumvent University of Tennessee’s rules for isolation and quarantine. The student said testing outside of Knox County would allow their test results to remain confidential from the university.However, a university spokesperson said that’s not necessarily the case. Owen Driskill, Assistant Director of News and Information at UT,...…KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - As , a group of students created a COVID-19 pact, agreeing that they would leave Knox County if they needed to be tested for the virus.One student spoke exclusively to on the condition of anonymity and said the maneuver allows students to circumvent University of Tennessee’s rules for isolation and quarantine. The student said testing outside of Knox County would allow their test results to remain confidential from the university.However, a university spokesperson said that’s not necessarily the case. Owen Driskill, Assistant Director of News and Information at UT,...WW…

AdvertisementKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -Tennessee officials are warning the public to be aware of ‘alligators’ on the highway.According to Tennessee Highway Patrol Lawrenceburg, semi-truck tires blow out due to under-inflation, over-weight and excessive use resulting in ‘alligators’ on the highway.“Be aware of these road hazards when travelling on the highways,” says THP. “Be Safe, Be Aware and Buckle Up!”Please be aware of the “alligators” on the highway.  Semi-truck tires sometimes blow-out due to under-inflation, over-weight and excessive use, so be aware of these road hazards when...…AdvertisementKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -Tennessee officials are warning the public to be aware of ‘alligators’ on the highway.According to Tennessee Highway Patrol Lawrenceburg, semi-truck tires blow out due to under-inflation, over-weight and excessive use resulting in ‘alligators’ on the highway.“Be aware of these road hazards when travelling on the highways,” says THP. “Be Safe, Be Aware and Buckle Up!”Please be aware of the “alligators” on the highway.  Semi-truck tires sometimes blow-out due to under-inflation, over-weight and excessive use, so be aware of these road hazards when...WW…

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have euthanized a bear after discovering it scavenging on human male remains.According to a release, campsite 82 and a section of Hazel Creek Trail is closed after rangers discovered the remains of an out-of-state male Friday around 7:00 p.m.Hikers reported to authorities discovering human remains across the creek of the campsite with a bear scavenging the area and officials were immediately dispatched to the scene.Rangers euthanized the bear after observing the bear actively scavenging on the remains.The identity of the...…KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have euthanized a bear after discovering it scavenging on human male remains.According to a release, campsite 82 and a section of Hazel Creek Trail is closed after rangers discovered the remains of an out-of-state male Friday around 7:00 p.m.Hikers reported to authorities discovering human remains across the creek of the campsite with a bear scavenging the area and officials were immediately dispatched to the scene.Rangers euthanized the bear after observing the bear actively scavenging on the remains.The identity of the...WW…