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Don Dare

Knoxville

Anchor and Reporter at WATE-TV (Knoxville, TN)

@6news Reporter/Anchor specializing in consumer & investigative stories. Enjoys: history, outdoor activities, sports, church & scouting.

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  • 1 week ago | wate.com | Don Dare |Hannah Moore

    KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The state of the housing market in East Tennessee is on an even keel, despite some uncertainty with mortgage rates, which fluctuate depending on the economy. Claudia Stallings, the chief operating officer of Wallace Real Estate, showed 6 News the latest figures for the first quarter of 2025 compared to the first quarter of 2024. The numbers are up in most categories. There are more listings and choices for families, plus the median price of a home has gone up.

  • 1 week ago | wate.com | Don Dare |Hope McAlee

    KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — There’s a lot of equipment behind the hot dog, barbecue, or pizza you might enjoy while watching a Knoxville Smokies game at Covenant Health Park, and the brand new shiny kitchens with state-of-the-art equipment are a chef’s dream, according to the stadium’s executive chef. The Executive Chef at Covenant Health Park, Aaron Gonnelly, guarantees some mouth watering food at the ballpark. Kitchen workers were busy preparing for the opening game.

  • 2 weeks ago | wate.com | Don Dare |Hannah Moore

    KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The restaurant with the failing score serves Chinese food; it’s located in Blount County. A dozen critical violations were checked off by the inspector. The grade is 61 for Empire Garden on Lamar Alexander Parkway in Maryville. 61 is a failing score, as a 69 and below is considered a failing grade. The inspector has not yet returned for a follow-up.

  • 2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Don Dare

    KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The restaurant with the failing score serves Chinese food; it’s located in Blount County. A dozen critical violations were checked off by the inspector. The grade is 61 for Empire Garden on Lamar Alexander Parkway in Maryville. 61 is a failing score, as a 69 and below is considered a failing grade. The inspector has not yet returned for a follow-up.

  • 2 weeks ago | wate.com | Don Dare |Hannah Moore

    CLINTON, Tenn. (WATE) — The owner of a flooring business in Clinton has sent a refund check to pay for faulty wooden flooring installed less than two years ago. While Lisa Hancock and her mother were surprised to get the check, they’re not totally satisfied. They expected a full refund but didn’t get one. The flooring in two rooms of Hancock’s home started coming apart about a year and a half ago. She called the business that installed it for help but said she never heard back.

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Don Dare
Don Dare @DonDareWATE
30 Aug 18

Two restaurants score health inspection grades in the 70s. The names and best grades of the week at 4#WATE https://t.co/jP7mnZmuvi

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Don Dare @DonDareWATE
28 Aug 18

If your car insurance bills are weighing you down, at 4, we go through a typical policy to determine where you can save.#WATE https://t.co/8PUMR1bvhq

Don Dare
Don Dare @DonDareWATE
23 Aug 18

A popular buffet scores the lowest health inspection grade. Cooks shouldn’t dry their clean hands on their dirty pants. At 4. #WATE https://t.co/h3ZpiygGnf