NEWPORT, Tennessee — Newport business owners said more cars are traveling downtown after Hurricane Helene, and that increased traffic is turning potential customers away. Candace Campbell owns a ...

Last year saw a lot of change for the City of Newport, according to Community Development Director Gary Carver.

NEWPORT, Tennessee — Two Cocke County businesses thought they might not reopen after flooding from Helene caused significant damage to their downtown Newport buildings. On Valentine's Day, East ...

COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — A small business in downtown Newport, Simpl Cafe, has officially reopened after enduring a series of challenges over the years. Simpl Cafe opened its doors in 2019 in ...

NEWPORT, Tenn. (WATE) — As flood water receded in Newport Saturday morning, residents were left with what remained of their downtown area. Few people ventured out on the muddy terrain down East ...