Savannah Smith

Nov 8, 2023 | wvlt.tv | Savannah Smith

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Mast General Store in downtown Knoxville is hosting a coat drive to then later donate to those in need. The store is asking their guests to check their closets for coats and jackets that may need a new home. “It’s just a way for us to give back to the community.

Oct 11, 2023 | wvlt.tv | Savannah Smith

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - On Tuesday, Oct. 10, a multi-vehicle crash closed the Northbound lanes of Chapman Highway around 5:30 p.m. near Hendron Chapel Road, according to TDOT spokesperson, Mark Nagi. A recent report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol confirmed that two people died in the crash and both have been identified. One passenger, Ashley Marie Warren, 31, and one driver, Tyler Coy Smelcer, 30, died in the crash.

Oct 10, 2023 | wvlt.tv | Savannah Smith

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A multi-vehicle crash closed the Northbound lanes of Chapman Highway, according to TDOT spokesperson, Mark Nagi. The crash happened near Hendron Chapel Road at around 5:30 p.m.. This is a developing story. Copyright 2023 WVLT. All rights reserved.

Sep 12, 2023 | wvlt.tv | Savannah Smith

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Fire Department told WVLT News they have activated its emergency operation center, this is according to spokesperson Mark Wilbanks. Wilbanks told WVLT News this is the first time the center has been opened when it was not in a severe weather situation. He credits a lack of ambulance services and overcrowded hospitals as reasons for opening the center. WVLT News reached out to AMR for a statement and is waiting to hear back.

Feb 12, 2023 | wvlt.tv | Savannah Smith