Sevierville Police Department joins DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to collect unused prescriptions on October 25 at Walmart Neighborhood Market.

An Athens man was charged with child exploitation after TBI and local police, alerted by NCMEC, found CSAM on his devices. The McMinn County Grand Jury indicted him, leading to his arrest and a $500,000 bond.

Jefferson City Police identified vandalism suspects with public help, thanking the community for assistance. They assured anonymity for tipsters in their request.

A peaceful "No Kings" rally with 1,500 participants occurred in downtown Knoxville, with one minor hit-and-run incident involving a truck and a motorcycle. No arrests were made at the event, which was coordinated with police.

The Greene County Sheriff's Office warned of a jury duty scam where individuals are falsely threatened with arrest unless they pay fines via gift cards or wire transfers.

The University of Tennessee's men's basketball team is preparing for the 2026 SEC Tipoff event in Birmingham, with Rick Barnes leading the team and players Ja'Kobi Gillespie, Felix Okpara, and Cade Phillips set to participate.

Knoxville City Council approved a greenway connecting Fort Sanders to Tyson Park and a traffic study for the closed Gay Street Bridge, marking infrastructure progress.

The NWS predicts a week of fair weather in Knoxville with sunny days and clear nights, although potential showers and thunderstorms are expected by the weekend.

Sevier County Fire-Rescue responded to a fatal house fire on Sugar Loaf Road, with ongoing investigations into the cause. One victim was pronounced dead after being taken to LeConte Medical Center.

The Tennessee Supreme Court reinstated the denial of disability pension to an ex-firefighter, challenging lower court rulings on policy interpretation regarding a PTSD claim.

The body of a missing boater, James McTyre, was found in Monroe County, with the Sheriff's Office announcing the news and extending condolences to his family.

Jacob Paul Yugo of Oak Ridge is charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, and evidence tampering after a violent incident resulting in critical injuries.

A single-vehicle crash on Thorngrove Pike led to one person being ejected and seriously injured. Rural Metro Fire responded and reminded the public to wear seatbelts. They also offered community safety partnership information.