Shea Smith

4 days ago | wbir.com | Shea Smith

GATLINBURG, Tenn. — Authorities are investigating a multi-vehicle crash that injured seven people in downtown Gatlinburg on Sunday, including two pedestrians. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said early evidence suggests the driver of a minivan may have suffered a medical emergency before the crash. The crash happened around 4:20 p.m. on the Parkway. Witnesses that 10News spoke to described the scene as chaotic.

1 week ago | kens5.com | Shea Smith

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A Knoxville family said they are working with nonprofits and local organizations to keep the memory of their daughter alive. 21-year-old Kylie Roberto was killed last April in a car crash because of an alleged impaired driver. Her father, Andrew Roberto, says that while Kylie was alive, she spent a lot of time giving back to the community. "She was a beautiful person and just a beautiful light in my life, and in our community," said Andrew Roberto.

1 week ago | wbir.com | Shea Smith

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A Knoxville family said they are working with nonprofits and local organizations to keep the memory of their daughter alive. 21-year-old Kylie Roberto was killed last April in a car crash because of an alleged impaired driver. Her father, Andrew Roberto, says that while Kylie was alive, she spent a lot of time giving back to the community. "She was a beautiful person and just a beautiful light in my life, and in our community," said Andrew Roberto.

2 weeks ago | wbir.com | Shea Smith

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Charlie Barnett moved into his home 20 years ago. It sits on 15 acres, filled with trees, brush and nature, with a view that can’t be beat. Barnett is also ensuring that nothing on this land will change. “I can pretty much do anything I want to on the land, but I can’t build houses,” said Barnett. Barnett partnered with Foothills Land Conservancy several years ago. His land is in a conservation easement; it’s overseen by a trustee, Foothills Land Conservancy.

3 weeks ago | wbir.com | Shea Smith

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — More people are being detained on immigration-related matters at Knox County Jail. 10News began tracking the number of detentions in January, and by April, the number of people detained for federal immigration authorities had doubled. Meghan Conley, an assistant professor at the University of Tennessee, has also tracked the number of detainees for the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.