An 82-year-old Clinton man, Millard Dameron, was found safe in Grainger County after a brief disappearance that triggered a Silver Alert due to his medical condition.

The Clinton Police Department announced the safe recovery of missing senior Millard Dameron, previously subject to a Silver Alert, on their Facebook page.

A missing individual on a 4-wheeler in Wilder, TN was found safely with the help of Fentress County Rescue Squad and Tennessee Highway Patrol's helicopter.

Convicted felon Dontarion Taylor pleaded guilty to various offenses, receiving a 35-year sentence in addition to a previous 23-year term for crimes including drug and firearm charges.

A missing Motorola 800 radio, vital for Loudon County Fire & Rescue, was left on an ambulance. Lenoir City Fire Dept. seeks public help to find it along Highway 321/11 to Sugarlimb Rd. The radio is remotely lockable and useless to the public.

The Knoxville Police are installing cameras for an information center to enhance surveillance and public safety, with the first one at Chapman Highway and Moody Avenue.

A 200-foot section of Knoxville's James White Greenway closes from January 5, 2026, for necessary repairs, impacting routes near Volunteer Landing and Riverside Drive.

The Knoxville Police Department warns of a scam at West Town Mall involving fake youth sports team members after victims, including one who lost $1,600, were swindled. They advise the public to research and use cash for donations.

The National Weather Service issued advisories for winds and weather for southwest NC, east TN, and southwest VA, with falling temps and gusts up to 35 mph expected.

Gatlinburg announces holiday hours for government offices, community center, and public services, including normal trash pickup and extended trolley service for New Year's celebrations.

Tennessee cornerback Colton Hood declares for the 2026 NFL Draft, opting out of the Music City Bowl to prepare for his professional career. He is a potential late first-round or second-round pick.

Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon announces Betsy Cunningham as the new HR Director, succeeding Dr. Kelly Drummond who joins Boys and Girls Clubs of America.

Ja'Kobi Gillespie partners with Garza Law Firm in "Swishes for Wishes," where each three-pointer results in a $100 donation to Make-A-Wish East Tennessee.