Anderson County commissioners voted to pause new data‑center projects for two years while officials study zoning, utilities and local concerns.

Hot, muggy Saturday with highs near 90°F. Sunday brings likely heavy, gusty storms that could disrupt outdoor plans.

Hot and humid Friday with scattered strong storms likely this afternoon; damaging winds and brief heavy rain are the primary threats.

Crews poured concrete into a 20x20x17-foot sinkhole under Runway 5/23; Tri‑Cities Airport says it expects the runway to reopen Thursday morning pending inspections.

Local Realtors say May was the region’s busiest month since 2019 as sales jumped year‑over‑year; median prices hover near $370K while affordable inventory stays thin.

Clear, cool Saturday with highs near 87°F. Storm chances return Monday–Wednesday.

An 81-year-old former Kingston finance director pleaded guilty after a state audit found $131,596 in overpayments; restitution and probation were ordered.

A motorcyclist, identified as Jeremy Gambrill, died after colliding with a deer on a Blount County highway, according to local reports. State and federal data underline the risks riders face.

Troopers with the Tennessee Highway Patrol are investigating a deadly crash early Thursday on State Route 129 — the Tail of the Dragon — with few details released so far.

An employee at the Blount County Sheriff’s Office was placed on unpaid administrative leave after multiple allegations; prosecutors have asked the TBI to investigate. Officials have not released details.

KnoxConnect, unveiled by Commissioner Larsen Jay, would sink parts of Neyland Drive and James White Parkway and build parks and retail on top to reconnect downtown, UT and the riverfront. The plan is pitched as privately produced and phased to attract investment.

A storm cluster near St. Louis may push strong storms into East Tennessee this evening, county officials warn.

A vehicle crash on May 29 cut power to nearly 1,500 in Cocke County; Newport Utilities crews restored most service within about an hour while flood watches were in effect.