When did the COVID-19 pandemic really begin in Knoxville five years ago? Perhaps it began on March 11, 2020, when the World Health Organization declared the virus had spread into a pandemic.

As severe storms continue to move through East Tennessee, photos and videos captured the magnitude of the storm system.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Late Thursday, the northern lights shone over East Tennessee.The brilliant colors in the sky were a result ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — On Sunday, multiple agencies in East Tennessee warned of closed roads due to fallen trees, debris, and flooding. The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s SmartWay ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The 20th Annual Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon kicked off Sunday morning. Thousands of runners have hit the streets of Knoxville for the full marathon, half ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A Knoxville is trying to make sure people have more than just pictures to remember special days with. She started a business, Forever Heard, that gives friends and family a ...

Photo Courtesy Of McCarty Holsaple McCarty And Knoxville Children's Theatre ...

Before the pandemic claimed the lives of more than 1,700 Knox County residents, it began with a trickle of announcements.