Rural Metro Fire in Knox County appoints Jeffrey Devlin as the new fire chief, succeeding Jerry Harnish, with a background in various roles since 1990 and a vision for the area's growth.

Todd Helton, Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer, and Jim Leyland were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, celebrating their achievements and impact on the sport.

Knoxville police are investigating a shooting at a Shell store; two men exchanged gunfire following a dispute. One was injured, and suspect Dereke Upton, 23, was later charged.

Blount Memorial Hospital plans to join Prisma Health, enhancing local healthcare with a proposed merger to be finalized by the fourth quarter of 2024, involving substantial investments in Blount County.

Angelo McQueen was arrested in Tennessee by the U.S. Marshals, ICE, and INTERPOL for alleged sexual offenses against a minor in the Bahamas. Three children were rescued and placed under care. Dollywood severed ties with McQueen's employer, APDC.

A THP trooper was shot near Cookeville, prompting a search for two suspects. The eastbound I-40 was shut down temporarily. Authorities issued a Blue Alert and are offering a $2,500 reward for information.

Tony Vitello has been named the 2024 National Coach of the Year by Baseball America, adding to his list of accolades, including an earlier recognition by the ABCA.

Morgan Wallen adds a second show at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville due to high demand for his "One Night at a Time" tour, with proceeds partially benefiting his foundation.

A rockslide has shut down one lane of the Spur road between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge; crews are working to clear the area with reopening expected by Wednesday evening.

Benny Smith, the GM of UT's radio station WUTK, will retire amid station changes. His leadership saw WUTK acclaimed in Knoxville, but volunteer roles are now uncertain. Matt Keaton steps in temporarily as operations shift with WUOT collaboration.

The Town of Farragut offers a free Planning and Zoning Introduction workshop on July 31, at the Farragut Community Center to educate residents on local zoning laws.

The Alcoa Police Department is asking for help to find the driver involved in a hit-and-run that injured a cyclist on East Hunt Road. The incident occurred Wednesday night.

Knoxville weather forecast predicts a sunny day with a high of 86°F, leading to a warmer weekend with highs of 90°F and 94°F. The trend continues with near-record highs of around 98°F next week. Heat-related illness warnings are issued.