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Knox County deputies shot a knife‑wielding suspect after an early‑morning traffic stop near Clinton Highway. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation will review the shooting.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
A $10M, 27,000‑square‑foot remake of a historic armory will bring duckpin bowling, VR and a restaurant to 496 Ellis Avenue in downtown Maryville this summer.
Weather & Environment in ...
Fog this morning clears to sun and highs near 88°F. Dry, gusty southwest winds raise fire-weather concerns through midweek.
A Blount County bus monitor faces child-abuse charges after authorities say a child went limp during a struggle on a school bus. The sheriff’s office says the investigation is ongoing.
Morning fog clears to sun with highs near 77°F today. A strong warm-up will push temperatures into the 80s and near-record territory next week.
A serious crash on Tazewell Pike near Scott Lane injured several and closed the highway both ways. Emergency crews including LifeStar responded to the scene.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Apex Bank bought Riverview Tower in downtown Knoxville for $44.17M, taking ownership of the 24‑story, 334,000‑sq‑ft office tower on Gay Street.
Food & Drinks in ...
Ricky's opens in Parkridge with kitschy, nostalgic décor, a full bar and Lil Ricky's food truck serving smash burgers, truffle fries and cocktails.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Volunteer-run RAM clinics delivered free dental, vision, and basic medical care to hundreds in Knoxville, where patients slept in their cars to get in line. The weekend underscored gaps in U.S. coverage.
A resident was burned and hospitalized after a small Saturday morning blaze at Morningside Garden Apartments on Linden Avenue, officials say.
A 75-year-old Sevierville man died after his Can‑Am Spyder hit a pickup on Dolly Parton Parkway, police say.
Knoxville police arrested 23-year-old Tristan Weatherspoon after investigators linked him to an assault outside Peyton's Place that left a 19-year-old woman injured.
Court records show Kambui Malik Dotson was arrested in Knoxville after fleeing Alabama; he is expected to be extradited to Calhoun County to face homicide charges.
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