Avery Gingerich

Knoxville

Multimedia Journalist at WBIR-TV (Knoxville, TN)

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Oneida residents voice concerns over proposed landfill

1 day ago | wbir.com | Avery Gingerich

SCOTT COUNTY, Tenn. — Dozens of neighbors in Oneida gathered at Oneida High School Thursday evening to share their concerns about a private investor developing a new landfill adjacent to the current landfill. Thirteen neighbors signed up to speak to Lori Phillips-Jones, the mayor of Oneida, and the city's aldermen. Every speaker said they believe the development would present either physical, financial or cultural problems for their community.
East TN Realtors reports unseasonably "sluggish" April home sales in Knoxville

2 days ago | wbir.com | Avery Gingerich

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — East Tennessee Realtors released their May 2025 Market Pulse report recently. The report compared metrics in the East Tennessee housing market between April 2024 and April 2025. The report said the housing inventory had increased by 25.6% compared to last April. The median also increased to $375,000, up 6% from last year. Almost half of all house sales sold for the asking price or higher, but, overall, house sales were flat.
Leaders and neighbors see Maryville's future on Carpenters Grade Road

3 days ago | wbir.com | Avery Gingerich

BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. — Construction crews are making progress in Phase One of the plan to expand about a one-mile section of Carpenters Grade Road, according to the project's leaders. Brian Boone, the director of Maryville's Engineering and Public Works Department, said the project is about adaptation.
North Carolina man survives stroke during Tennessee vacation

3 days ago | wcnc.com | Avery Gingerich

GATLINBURG, Tenn. — Preston Benoit, who lives in Bakersville, NC, said he's readjusted to life back home after spending several months in Knoxville undergoing treatment for a stroke he experienced while on vacation in Gatlinburg last October. Benoit, a 64-year-old retired IRS employee, said what initially felt like a bad headache escalated to first responders in Gatlinburg rushing him to the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center.
North Carolina man survives stroke during Tennessee vacation

4 days ago | wbir.com | Avery Gingerich

GATLINBURG, Tenn. — Preston Benoit, who lives in Bakersville, NC, said he's readjusted to life back home after spending several months in Knoxville undergoing treatment for a stroke he experienced while on vacation in Gatlinburg last October. Benoit, a 64-year-old retired IRS employee, said what initially felt like a bad headache escalated to first responders in Gatlinburg rushing him to the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center.
Tennessee State Disc Golf Championship brings fun and more to Morristown

5 days ago | wbir.com | Avery Gingerich

MORRISTOWN, Tenn. — Neighbors in Morristown hosted the 13th Tennessee State Disc Golf Championship over the weekend. More than 500 competitors, both amateur and professional, tested their skills across five courses. Andrew Smith, a sheriff's deputy, drove overnight with friends from Ellenboro, NC, to compete as an amateur. “I knew I’d be tired, but it’s one of those, like, it’s worth it at the end.
Knoxville City Council holds workshop with mayor over her proposed sales tax increase

1 week ago | wbir.com | Avery Gingerich

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Almost every member of the Knoxville City Council attended a workshop with Mayor Indya Kincannon to discuss the details of her proposal to raise the city's sales tax by half a cent on Thursday afternoon. Kincannon restated the major points she said when she unveiled the proposal a week ago. Knoxville is growing rapidly with several infrastructure needs, she said. Sidewalks, roads, parks, green spaces and more need to be built and maintained.
Knoxville city council approves 2025-26 budget

1 week ago | wbir.com | Avery Gingerich

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knoxville City Council has approved a $477.3 million net budget proposed by Mayor Indya Kincannon, with leaders saying the 2025-26 budget prioritizes public safety, continuing high-quality core services and affordable housing. Members voted 7-1 in favor, with councilmember Amelia Parker and some in the audience concerned that the city isn't focusing on the right priorities. The council approved $101.2 million to go towards funding police officers and firefighters.
University of Tennessee clay shooting team competes in National Championship, aims for sustained growth

1 week ago | wbir.com | Avery Gingerich

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The clay target shooting club at UT won first place in their division at the ACUI 2025 Collegiate Clay Target Championships recently. Team members said the 12-person strong team, with experience levels ranging from aspiring Olympian to novice, are in the process of transforming what was once a largely recreational club into a competitive collegiate team.
London, KY martial artists volunteer for disaster relief, compete in Harriman in the same week

1 week ago | wbir.com | Avery Gingerich

LONDON, Ky. — Several members of London Martial Arts won matches at a competition in Harriman on Saturday. On Sunday morning, they were back at the central distribution center at London-Corbit Airport, working to help their neighbors rebuild after an EF-4 tornado ripped through their community. Jonathan Byerly, the owner of LMA, said he's been volunteering from "sunup to sundown" since the tornado hit.