A man died in a boating accident on Norris Lake, Tennessee, after falling off a wakeboard boat and being struck by it; he wasn't wearing a life jacket. The TWRA reported this as the 14th fatal boating incident in the state this year.

Knoxville announces a public groundbreaking for a new fire station in Burlington on July 31, detailing a $13.7 million investment in local infrastructure and safety.

ORNL successfully tested 3D-printed steel capsules in a high-neutron flux reactor, marking an advancement in additive manufacturing for nuclear applications.

A Tennessee Cash player won a $280,000 jackpot with a ticket sold at the Breadbox in LaFollette, while another local from Brentwood won $50,000 in the Powerball.

A segment of Parkway in Gatlinburg was shut for an investigation into a safety concern reported by a child and their guardians. No credible threat was found and the area reopened after 1.5 hours.

State Route 9 in Jefferson County is down to one lane due to bridge construction, with flaggers directing traffic. TDOT advises caution and checking conditions due to potential weather-related schedule changes.

Two 18-year-olds face charges after their bullets struck a neighboring home; one round entered a child's bedroom in Powell. They admitted to firing a gun without a backstop and were found with alcohol on their breath.

The search for missing 65-year-old Keith Conley in Knox County intensifies as authorities employ helicopters and dive teams, and issue a Silver Alert because of his medical condition.

Correctional officers at the Northeast Correctional Complex intercepted a large cache of contraband including drugs, tobacco, and electronics on July 2.

Young-Williams Animal Center is at 'critical capacity' and urges Knoxville to help by adopting with waived fees or using services like the Petco Love Lost program.

The National Weather Service predicts high temperatures and potential storms in Knoxville, advising residents to take precautions against heat and hazardous weather.

Bridge inspections on I-75 in Bradley County cause lane closures, with the right lane and shoulder on I-75 North over the Hiwassee River closed for part of a day.

Traffic stop in Seymour led to drug discovery, and arrests of Tressa Wells, Clayton Douglas, Bredon Keys, and Derrick Jones for various related charges.