Family-owned Denton’s Burgers & Fun Foods closed its Kingston Pike location over the weekend; owners say they have plans for the future but offered no timeline.

KPD is probing a late‑night disturbance near Market Square after a shot was fired. No one was hurt and two people were detained, officials said.

Knox County narcotics investigators found roughly 732 grams of suspected meth hidden in a dishwasher during a mid‑week search; two children were inside and two people were arrested.

Knoxville City Council approved a one‑year emergency moratorium on large data centers while planners draft zoning and utility guardrails. The pause follows similar moves across the region.

The Tennessee Lottery says a $50,000 Powerball ticket from the July 13 drawing was sold at Ian's Market on Oak Ridge Highway in Knoxville. Players are urged to check their tickets.

Knoxville police and Crime Stoppers have named Kwane Cortez Boatwright wanted on four active warrants, including aggravated assault. Tips can be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers.

Cocke County EMA warns live power lines fell into water near 776 Highway 107; residents were urged to avoid the area while utility crews respond.

A Kingsport driver faces vehicular homicide charges after a July 7 crash on Hwy 107 that killed a 69‑year‑old motorcyclist. Deputies say impairment and drugs were involved.

A Pennsylvania developer filed plans for a seven‑story, 245‑unit mixed‑use building at 250 Patton St across from Covenant Health Park, including retail and a 263‑space garage.

A Knoxville veteran rated 100% disabled was told he owed $42,000 by the VA; after paperwork and a dispute the agency restored his benefits.

A multi-agency search in Sevier County that used K‑9s, drones and helicopters ended with the person back in custody.

A Knoxville police officer resigned on July 4 after the TBI opened a criminal investigation at the request of the Knox County district attorney. The department moved the officer to administrative duty and ordered the surrender of his weapon in late June.

A person was killed early Sunday in the Grimsley Hills area of Fentress County; local deputies and TBI agents are investigating the fatal shooting.