Dollywood is named the top theme park in the US by Tripadvisor for 2024, and also ranks tenth globally in the Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Awards.

The University of Tennessee trustees approved tuition increases of 2% for in-state and 4% for out-of-state students, alongside fee hikes for technology and transportation.

The University of Tennessee announced tuition and fee increases for fall 2024, the first since 2019-2020, with in-state rates up by 2% and out-of-state by 4%. Additional fees for technology and transportation are also rising.

Bill Partridge received the DOE Vehicle Technologies Office Lifetime Distinguished Achievement Award for his impactful transportation research at ORNL.

The National Weather Service in Morristown, TN issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook with heat reaching 93°F, a heat index of 96°F, a 50% chance of nighttime storms, and a quiet week ahead with temps in the 90s.

A bear is to be euthanized after touching a woman and child in Gatlinburg due to its lack of fear of humans, linked to being fed by people. The TWRA stresses the importance of not feeding wildlife for safety.

Knoxville anticipates a heatwave with day temperatures in the low to mid-90s, potentially accompanied by evening thunderstorms and a slight chance of showers throughout the week.

The Tennessee Volunteers are in the College World Series Finals against Texas A&M, their first appearance since 1951, with games viewable at a local drive-in and broadcast on ESPN and ABC.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is probing the third inmate death at Campbell County Jail in two months, including the recent death of 26-year-old Mikaila Cherokee Perciful. The previous deaths were not linked to staff action or overdose.

Several vehicles were targeted in a crime wave at Dollywood, followed by a carjacking in Sevierville. Police are investigating and urging the public to be vigilant.

Knoxville experiences a foggy morning on Juneteenth with a forecast of hot, sunny days ahead, high temperatures in the 90s, and moderate nights, with chances of showers and thunderstorms increasing towards the end of the weekend.

The NCAA rescheduled College World Series games due to thunderstorms, with Tennessee's game moved to a later start on Wednesday, and the Kentucky vs. Florida game postponed to Wednesday morning.

Ronald Reed Millsaps was arraigned in Blount County on charges, including attempted criminal homicide, after a standoff where he allegedly shot two deputies.