Jack Mullins, a Hancock County School Board member, has been indicted by the TBI for allegedly soliciting a minor for sexual activity and charged with solicitation of a minor and official misconduct.

Knoxville forecasts showers and potential thunderstorms, with a 40% chance of rain increasing to 90% at night, highs near 81°F, and a shift in wind direction post-midnight.

Knoxville Police arrested two suspects for theft, recovered drugs and a firearm, and charged them with various offenses including drug possession and weapons charges.

The Knoxville Fire Department partners with NFPA to promote fire safety, focusing on educating the public on proper use and disposal of lithium-ion batteries during Fire Prevention Week.

Sevierville canceled the final day of the Slammedenuff car show due to disturbances and public safety concerns, enforcing a zero-tolerance policy for future disruptions.

Two firefighters were injured during a fire at the Cedar Bluff Coin Laundry in West Knox County, with one hospitalized. The fire caused damage to the laundromat and adjacent businesses.

Cherokee Orchard Road in Gatlinburg is open again after swift repairs due to slope failure, completed in 12 days by Blalock Construction, ensuring safety for residents and tourists.

Kingsport has billed 2025 property taxes, with a November 30 deadline to avoid penalties. Payment options include online, by mail, or in person, but not over phone. Address updates should be reported to the Property Tax Assessor.

Knoxville Police Department seeks public help on the one-year anniversary of Carlos Yarbrough's unresolved murder, urging anyone with information to come forward.

TDEC is launching a mobile household hazardous waste collection in Anderson, Bedford, and Cumberland counties on October 4, for safe disposal of items like pesticides and pool chemicals.

Sunny weather with highs near 85 degrees is forecasted by the NWS in Knoxville, following morning patchy fog and light winds shifting northeast. Evening skies will be mostly clear with a low around 58 degrees.

The Kingsport Senior Center is hosting a Services & Technology Fair with resources, tech assistance, health screenings, and social activities for seniors.

Bays Mountain Park will host Campfire Tales with storyteller Dr. Hannah Harvey on October 10-11. The event features authentic Appalachian stories and free admission sponsored by Knoxville TVA Credit Union.