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.

Bridge construction on Old Batley Road North at SR 61 in Anderson County will reroute traffic starting September 29, with the detour in place until September 30, 2026.

Drag racer Trinity Divine Clark sentenced to 12 years for a fatal accident during a race, which resulted in the death of a grandfather and injured his grandchildren.

Scientists at ORNL and Dimensional Energy have advanced ceramic 3D printing, enabling leak-tight components for chemical reactors, potentially transforming manufacturing in various industries.