The article announces upcoming routine maintenance on the sanitary sewer system in Ridgefields, Kingsport, from March 10 to April 4, with inspections done by LJA Engineers and Performance Contracting, Inc.

Joshua Aaron Holmes was convicted in Knoxville for mail and wire fraud conspiracy after defrauding elderly investors. He faces up to 20 years in prison.

The Knox County Sheriff's Office seized drugs and firearms, arresting four individuals under the 313 Initiative, a partnership tackling drug trafficking from Detroit to East Tennessee.

Knoxville forecast includes cloudy skies, intermittent showers, and varying temperatures, with clearer weather early next week and rain returning midweek.

A man's body was found behind a house on Jonquil Dr. in Knoxville. Police are investigating, with no cause of death determined yet and details still limited.

Monroe County's Mayor Mitch Ingram announced the lifting of evacuation orders as brush fires were brought under control by local fire departments, with around 267 acres burned and efforts to fully contain them ongoing.

Kingsport, TN solicits public input on recreational space renovations, with meetings planned to discuss improvements to Bays Mountain and Brickyard Park, aiming for inclusivity and engagement.

Father Joseph Reed of the Diocese of Knoxville is set for reassignment after an internal inquiry revealed boundary violations, despite no criminal charges.

The NWS has issued a wind advisory for southwest North Carolina and east Tennessee with gusts up to 40 mph, warning of disruptions and advising caution.

Gatlinburg Fire Department contained a two-acre wildland fire with help from nearby agencies. Dry conditions prompted a burn ban due to increased fire risk.

The U.S. Department of Energy and OpenAI collaborated at Oak Ridge National Lab, aiming to advance AI technology and maintain U.S. leadership in the field.

The Blount County Sheriff's Office warns of a phone scam where callers, posing as officers, demand $1,200 for an ankle monitor. They confirm such calls are fraudulent and advise ignoring them.

Dr. Alisa Teffeteller was named the interim director of Blount County Schools, being the first woman since the 1990s in this role, and bringing extensive experience from within the district.