Hannah Moore

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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.

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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.

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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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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Cradle of Country Music Park’s $1.2 million transformation is open to the public nearly six years after funding for the project was first approved. The fencing on the project was taken down last week as the festival season begins in the city with Chalk Walk taking place on April 5 and the Rossini Festival set for April 12 and 13. The park is located in a triangular-shaped 0.58-acre sloping green space at Gay Street and Summit Hill Drive.

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by: Hannah Moore Posted: Apr 8, 2025 / 12:07 PM EDT Updated: Apr 8, 2025 / 12:07 PM EDT KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — 6 News is hosting Free Shred Day on Saturday, May 3. This event will allow the community to dispose of sensitive personal documents for free. It will take place from 8 a.m. to noon at the 6 News studio parking lot, located at 1306 North Broadway in Knoxville.