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Tenn. businesses lobby for amnesty for illegal immigrants

While Tennessee's lawmakers work to make state immigration policy as tough as Arizona's, Tennessee businesses and professional groups are lobbying to make life easier for immigrants

Dandridge firefighters battle blaze at log home

It started around 3:00 am in a log home on Cherry Brook Drive in Dandridge near Douglas Lake.

Brunswick Corporation sees improved revenue

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Despite the good news for its supplier, Sea Ray of Knoxville, a dealer that sells Brunswick boats, describes a very slow 2010 so far.

Water poses risk to dogs trying to cool off

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A UT veterinarian gives tips on how to help your dog make it through the hot weather. Taking your dog to the river on hot, sunny days could be risky.

West Knox woman says doggie door let in unwanted guest

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Angela Williams said a burglar recently broke into her West Knox County home using a doggie door. The thief stole more than $60,000 worth of jewelry, according to a sheriff's report.

National group questions proposed Ten Commandment display

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A Wisconsin-based organization is questioning the separation of church and state following a proposal by a Hawkins County judge to display the Ten Commandments in their new justice center.

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National Headlines

Officials: Gulf clean-up progressing

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Officials meet to discuss next step in oil clean up efforts. Jay Gray reports.

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Sports Headlines

Canzler's homers pace Smokies 9-3 win over West Tenn

Russ Canzler hit two home runs to lead a 13-hit attack in the Tennessee Smokies 9-3 win over the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx.

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Watercooler Headlines

Why do they call it that? Sweetwater

Sweetwater's historic downtown area overflows with revitalized antique shops and restaurants. The history behind the name of this city in Monroe County is full of deep springs and tall tales.

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Green Headlines

Court reverses judge's TVA emissions ruling

Air-quality activists and North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper said the reversal was a setback for healthy air. Cooper sued TVA in 2006 after North Carolina passed its own emissions control mandating pollution reductions in state plants.

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Money Headlines

Negotiate your way to lower bills

For Sally Credille, everything is negotiable. Whether it's buying a cellphone, setting up cable service or even paying an electric bill, Credille says she almost always bargains to get a better deal.