Posted: Aug 3, 2020 / 05:12 PM EDTUpdated: Aug 3, 2020 / 06:19 PM EDTTENNESSEE (WATE) – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced Monday that he has called for the Tennessee General Assembly to convene on August 10 for a special session to address COVID-19 liability protections, telehealth services, and laws governing the Capitol grounds.The governor’s office says that the special session will address extending COVID-19 liability protections in order to provide legal clarity and certainty for health care providers, businesses, schools, non-profits and others.Lawmakers are set to address the...…Posted: Aug 3, 2020 / 05:12 PM EDTUpdated: Aug 3, 2020 / 06:19 PM EDTTENNESSEE (WATE) – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced Monday that he has called for the Tennessee General Assembly to convene on August 10 for a special session to address COVID-19 liability protections, telehealth services, and laws governing the Capitol grounds.The governor’s office says that the special session will address extending COVID-19 liability protections in order to provide legal clarity and certainty for health care providers, businesses, schools, non-profits and others.Lawmakers are set to address the...WW…

Posted: Mar 20, 2020 / 02:26 PM EDTUpdated: Mar 22, 2020 / 08:14 AM EDTKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon issued an executive order Friday closings bars, gyms and commercial event venues amid growing concerns over the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).The order will allow restaurants and bars to offer delivery and take-out service. All gyms are to close by 8 p.m. Friday.The restrictions imposed by the order do not apply to grocery stores, pharmacies, convenience stores, gas stations, retail stores, and charitable food distribution sites to the extent they sell or...…Posted: Mar 20, 2020 / 02:26 PM EDTUpdated: Mar 22, 2020 / 08:14 AM EDTKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon issued an executive order Friday closings bars, gyms and commercial event venues amid growing concerns over the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).The order will allow restaurants and bars to offer delivery and take-out service. All gyms are to close by 8 p.m. Friday.The restrictions imposed by the order do not apply to grocery stores, pharmacies, convenience stores, gas stations, retail stores, and charitable food distribution sites to the extent they sell or...WW…

Posted: Apr 15, 2020 / 10:13 PM EDTUpdated: Apr 15, 2020 / 10:19 PM EDTCROSSVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Fire crews with Cumberland County responded to a reported fire Wednesday at a clothing-optional adult lifestyle resort.According to Cumberland County fire officials, the reported fire occurred at Pandora’s Forest Resort, located on Timberline Road, around 2:58 p.m.When crews arrived, they saw smoke coming from the eaves of the attic from a building located by a pool. Water was brought in from a nearby hydrant to fight the fire.No injuries were reported.LATEST STORIESSuggest a CorrectionThanks...…Posted: Apr 15, 2020 / 10:13 PM EDTUpdated: Apr 15, 2020 / 10:19 PM EDTCROSSVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Fire crews with Cumberland County responded to a reported fire Wednesday at a clothing-optional adult lifestyle resort.According to Cumberland County fire officials, the reported fire occurred at Pandora’s Forest Resort, located on Timberline Road, around 2:58 p.m.When crews arrived, they saw smoke coming from the eaves of the attic from a building located by a pool. Water was brought in from a nearby hydrant to fight the fire.No injuries were reported.LATEST STORIESSuggest a CorrectionThanks...WW…

Posted: Mar 23, 2020 / 12:44 PM EDTUpdated: Mar 23, 2020 / 05:16 PM EDTKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knox County Health Department alongside Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon, and leaders of Knox County hospitals announced the closure of all nonessential businesses.KCHD Director Dr. Martha Buchanan issued the “safer at home” order at a press conference on Monday. The order goes into effect for 14 days beginning at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday.These new measures are being taken to reduce the risk of the coronavirus to the general public and impact in Knox County and...…Posted: Mar 23, 2020 / 12:44 PM EDTUpdated: Mar 23, 2020 / 05:16 PM EDTKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knox County Health Department alongside Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon, and leaders of Knox County hospitals announced the closure of all nonessential businesses.KCHD Director Dr. Martha Buchanan issued the “safer at home” order at a press conference on Monday. The order goes into effect for 14 days beginning at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday.These new measures are being taken to reduce the risk of the coronavirus to the general public and impact in Knox County and...WW…