Former Loudon County Deputy Sheriff John J. Kelly passed away, as announced by the sheriff's office. He had previously served in law enforcement in Florida and in the U.S. Navy. His service and impact were highlighted in the tribute.

Stephanie Boshears, a third grade teacher at Oneida Elementary School in Tennessee, has received the Milken Educator Award for her exceptional teaching and impact on education.

The New Market Fire Department extinguished a garage fire on Northview Drive with multiple departments assisting. No injuries reported and the cause is under investigation.

The Loudon County Sheriff's Office is moving its 2nd Annual K-9 Fundraiser to Loudon High School due to weather, inviting the community to support on March 15th.

Rural Metro Fire responded to a structure fire in North Knox County, extinguishing flames from a hot tub near a home, sparing the residence from damage. They encourage community engagement.

Firefighters are responding to a brush fire near Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, with the area's dry conditions contributing to an elevated wildfire risk.

Third graders at Farragut Intermediate School celebrated Arbor Day with educational activities and a visit from town officials, including the mayor, recognizing their environmental essays.

Maryville College opens registration for its Expanding Horizons theological summer program for high school students, highlighting academic, spiritual growth, and leadership skills development.

A Knoxville man died after his Toyota Tacoma hit a parked tractor-trailer on I-40. The incident closed lanes for hours and the driver of the tractor-trailer was unharmed.

University of Tennessee basketball players receive accolades: Zakai Zeigler is SEC Defensive Player of the Year and All-Defensive Team, Chaz Lanier wins SEC Newcomer of the Year, and Jahmai Mashack named to SEC All-Defensive Team.

A semi-truck carrying cardboard caught fire on I-75 South in Campbell County, closing southbound lanes and causing hours-long traffic until lanes reopened.

Cocke County Sheriff's Office completed Operation "Pound for Pound," targeting illegal drugs, with further details pending as investigations continue.

A repeat offender in Knoxville received a 15-year sentence for burglarizing a relative's home, with evidence including fingerprints sealing his conviction.