The Knoxville Fire Department responded to various fires and emergencies, including vehicle and structure fires, many due to fireworks, and faced injuries among personnel on July 4th.

A 75-year-old man drowned while docking his boat at Tennessee National Marina, prompting a multi-agency recovery operation. The TWRA offered condolences to the victim's family.

Shortstop Gavin Kilen transfers from Louisville to Tennessee baseball, as reported by the Daily News Journal, looking to bolster the Vols’ roster with his solid batting record and defensive skills.

The family of fallen Knox County Deputy Tucker Blakely is honoring him by raising funds for the Union County Humane Society during his birthday month.

Two people were killed and another injured in an early morning shooting at The Pint House in Knoxville; the suspect remains at large. The Knoxville Police Department is investigating and seeking information.

An oversized load transport in East Tennessee may cause delays from June 30 to July 1 during a night move from Morgan to Sullivan County. Drivers are advised to plan for disruptions and use caution.

Cumberland County deputies found a married couple dead from gunshot wounds in their home. An investigation is underway, and the incident is currently viewed as isolated with no threat to public safety.

Newport Police are investigating after Billy Joe Jones, 44, was found deceased in the Pigeon River, seeking information from the public to aid the inquiry.

The DOJ has charged 193 individuals for health care fraud worth over $2.75 billion, including cases against CAMM Care, LLC in Tennessee for false home health service billings.

The Lakers selected Dalton Knecht with the 17th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, adding the impressive former Tennessee guard, known for his scoring prowess, to their roster.

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.