A 16-year-old boy, Kevin James Hood, is reported missing in Sevier County and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an Endangered Child Alert. He was last seen wearing gym shorts, a shirt, and using crutches.

Johnson City officials update local alcohol sales hours ordinance after state clarification, ensuring fairness across all commercial zones, following community input.

A dump truck hit a traffic light in Lenoir City, causing delays as local emergency services responded and urged drivers to find other routes. Traffic on Highways 11 and 70 East was impacted.

Knoxville faces overcast skies with potential thunderstorms and a 60% chance of precipitation. A Hazardous Weather Outlook warns of possible flash flooding, and the rest of the week is expected to have similar conditions.

The NWS warns of high heat in East Tennessee, with advisories for heat illnesses and upcoming thunderstorms with potential flash flooding and gusty winds.

TDOT announces intermittent I-275 lane closures in Knox County from July 29 to August 1 due to bridge pavement work, advising motorists to expect delays and use caution.

A 37-year-old man drowned near Bald River Falls, as reported by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. The community is mourning, and recovery operations have concluded.

Lenoir City's Cardboard Boat Race & Fire/Police Games on August 2nd support community building and youth through the Prevention Alliance of Loudon County, with key sponsor BCI defending their title and engaging with local kids.

Robert Cody Martin was arrested for kidnapping three people and leading police on a chase after stealing a vehicle in Madisonville. All victims were unharmed.

A 6-year-old boy, Ernesto Ramos Quiroz, was found safe following an Endangered Child Alert in Sevier County, TN. His non-custodial father was arrested for kidnapping and assault.

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.