Dandridge Police have alerted the public to increased bear sightings downtown, advising residents to secure trash and practice safety measures to coexist with wildlife.

Knoxville Police arrested Christopher Reed after a domestic assault and a standoff on Glenview Drive, where he allegedly assaulted and held his girlfriend against her will. Reed now faces multiple charges.

Knoxville's forecast includes increasing clouds with a high near 49 degrees, a 30% chance of showers after 4 a.m., and a 60% chance of rain on Sunday. The weather is set to clear up before returning to a 90% chance of rain on Monday night.

The TBI issued a Silver Alert for 81-year-old James Sutton, highlighting his medical need and urging public assistance in locating him in Chattanooga.

Samantha Maney was sworn in as sergeant in Elizabethton, set to oversee school resource and traffic officers, reflecting her 12-year law enforcement career and crisis negotiation skills.

The Loudon County Sheriff's Office in Tennessee has retired K-9 officers Deja-Vu and Kora, who served with honor alongside their handlers, the Jenkins family and Investigator Gray.

One person died in a two-car collision in South Knox County; two others had minor injuries. The accident caused an extended closure of Neubert Springs Road for investigation.

Kenneth Wayne DeHart Jr. faces a new preliminary hearing for the fatal shooting of Deputy Greg McCowan after alleging his right to choose a lawyer was denied.

Seymour Volunteer Fire Department Chief John Linsenbigler is retiring, with a search for his replacement underway. He served since 1982 and has been with Seymour VFD since 1996.

Fog advisory in Knoxville with reduced early morning visibility. Partly sunny day ahead with high near 66F. Evening may see showers with a 30% chance of rain. Storms expected Tuesday with heavy rain and strong winds; sunshine returns on Thanksgiving.

Sevierville Police Department announces lane closure on Dolly Parton Parkway on November 27th due to Smoky Bear Turkey Chase 5k, affecting traffic between 7:30-9:30 a.m.

ORNL's National Neutron Scattering School hosted 50 postgraduate students for a comprehensive curriculum on neutron scattering techniques, with lectures and hands-on experiments at SNS and HFIR facilities.

ORNL honored individuals and teams for their contributions to science, technology, and operations at its annual Awards Night, with notable mentions for Brenden Ortiz and the Polyglot Detection Team.