Alcoa’s school board approved a first reading of 34 policy changes touching sports, K‑5 instruction and public‑comment rules. The package now heads to a required second vote.

Longtime Grainger County coach Doug McBee died after a tractor rollover on his farm on Monday, July 20, the sheriff’s office said.

Early voting in Anderson County runs July 17–Aug. 1 for the Aug. 6 state primary and county general election. Hours, sites and the local races to watch are outlined here.

Local firms, a university clinic and city programs are repurposing historic buildings into offices and services that preserve neighborhood character while adding jobs.

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.