The NWS warns of patchy dense fog in East Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, and North Carolina, affecting morning commute and visibility. Showers and thunderstorms are also forecast for the coming days, with varied chances of precipitation.

Sevierville Police partner with DEA for a local Drug Take Back event to fight drug addiction and overdose, allowing the community to safely dispose of unused medications at Walmart on Dolly Parton Parkway.

Rural Metro Fire promoted Thomas Kearley to Firefighter/Engineer, recognizing his dedication and service to Knox County since graduating from the Recruit Academy in 2022.

The Kingsport Public Library is closing on May 10 for relocation to Fort Henry Mall, reopening June 2. No book returns during the move, but digital resources remain available. The move precedes a major renovation, including an accessibility upgrade.

Knoxville Police arrested Michael Thompson for a violent crime spree, ending a pursuit since an October carjacking and shooting. Two accomplices were also charged earlier.

Knoxville police announced that 14-year-old Seth Horney was safely found after a community-wide search effort.

Three individuals in Knoxville face second-degree murder charges for drug-related deaths after a Drug Related Death Task Force investigation led by the Knoxville Police Department.

A Bristol, Virginia man, Charles Nile Mixon, was sentenced to over 31 years for violent carjacking and firearms offenses following his conviction in October 2024.

Knoxville man, Girish Desai, was convicted of DUI after being found asleep at the wheel; the district attorney emphasizes the importance of DUI prosecutions.

Gatlinburg celebrated Arbor Day with Pi Beta Phi Elementary students, emphasizing the city's long-standing Tree City USA status and commitment to urban forestry, while also honoring former City Arborist Randall Brien.

A Knoxville man was arrested on an arson charge for a fire set earlier in the year in Hancock County, as per a joint investigation by the TBI and local authorities.

The Knoxville Smokies won their first game at Covenant Health Park against the Chattanooga Lookouts, 5-4, with historical moments and a tribute to Jackie Robinson.

Authorities search for inmate Larry Keith Poore, who escaped from a work detail in Claiborne County. The sheriff’s office advises the public to report sightings but not to approach him.