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Dozens of Knox County restaurants participate in Dine Out for Education


Dozens of Knox County restaurants participate in Dine Out for Education

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Dozens of restaurants in Knox County are participating in the annual Dine Out for Education on Tuesday. Restaurants participating in the campaign, a joint initiative of Knox County Schools and the Partners in Education Foundation, will donate 10% of their pre-tax proceeds on Tuesday, August 27. Proceeds help fund Partners in […]

Parents of Ben Kredich sue Knox County rescue workers over their son’s death


Parents of Ben Kredich sue Knox County rescue workers over their son’s death

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – The parents of Ben Kredich, the 24-year-old son of the University of Tennessee swim coach, have filed a lawsuit over their son’s death, seeking millions of dollars in damages. Ben Kredich was struck and killed by a drunk driver while traveling on Kingston Pike in August 2023. According to police reports, […]

Knox County Superintendent outlines upcoming school year


Knox County Superintendent outlines upcoming school year

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – More than 60,000 students returned to classrooms Thursday as the state’s third-largest school system began the 2024-2025 school year. This year, WVLT News met with Dr. Jon Rysewyk, Superintendent of Knox County Schools, to get an insight into his plans for his third year at the helm of KCS. Rysewyk has […]