Status Dough announced the Bearden Hill shop will close after a nine-year run; the Kingston Pike location will serve its last doughnuts on Wednesday.

A Stoney Creek man was arrested after a Carter County grand jury indicted him on second‑degree murder in a 2021 Hampton overdose; authorities say an autopsy ruled the death an overdose. He was released after posting $100,000 bond.

Inspectors gave Antojitos Mexicanos Deli in Karns a failing 62 after finding spoiled corn husks, dirty dishes and unsafe storage; a re-inspection is scheduled.

A Knoxville man was sentenced to eight years in federal prison after admitting he distributed child pornography via the messaging app Kik. Court filings say agents recovered photos and videos from his devices.

The WCSO in Tennessee has established successful programs addressing addiction and mental health in jails, significantly reducing recidivism and aiding inmate rehabilitation.

The Westfield Drive bridge over I-26 in Tennessee is undergoing a $1.48 million overhaul, with construction beginning February 2 and expected to end on July 31, 2026.

A sinkhole on Market Street in downtown Knoxville has prompted a road closure, with city and Knoxville Utilities Board crews working on repairs, expected to take at least a week.

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia with 4-6 inches of snow expected, leading to difficult travel. A Cold Weather Advisory warns of low wind chills and the potential for hypothermia.

Zackary Edward Lowe is charged with first-degree murder after confessing to killing a person in Ten Mile, Roane County. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has detained him, and the case continues to unfold.

A Knoxville man was shot and killed by police investigating an endangered child alert at North Park Apartments. The child was found unharmed, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is probing the incident.

The City of Gatlinburg has announced a brief road closure on the Baskins Creek Bypass due to Anakeesta's lift system work, scheduled for January 28 from 10-10:30 am.

Sevierville Police Department reports improved road conditions but warns of potential black ice overnight. Public Works staff are on standby to address any issues.

Two Sevierville officers resigned after a Nov. 29 off‑duty crash on Bent Road; toxicology and an internal review will determine next steps.