Former assessor candidate Jackie Raley filed suit in Knox County alleging a 2025 Tazewell Pike crash by a deputy left her injured.

Warm 80s Friday with gusty southwest winds. Showers and thunderstorms become widespread Saturday night; cooler air and a frost risk follow early next week.

A quick guide to the best neighborhood vantage points for the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon weekend, plus key start times and logistics.

A cool, mostly cloudy start gives way to a low-80s afternoon and gusty southwest winds. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Wednesday.

Federal prosecutors added two subcontractors to an expanding indictment tied to a Jan. 13 ICE raid at a Hardin Valley construction site. The charges widen a case that already names a site manager and another worker.

Sunny and breezy Saturday with highs near 60; low humidity raises fire danger south of I-40.

Warm morning gives way to gusty winds and likely showers after 2 p.m.; a cooler, frosty weekend follows in spots.

William Grant Odom was sentenced to nine years after pleading guilty in the 2023 crash that killed Aaron Dixon; court records show drugs and a 0.05% BAC were detected.

McMinn Central says its new OPENGATE portal screened about 515 students on day one, with administrators praising careful planning and thanking families.

A Knox County grand jury returned presentments charging Douglas James Peek II with aggravated sexual battery and observing minors; the filing names two victims under 13.

A Claiborne County detective was arrested after a traffic stop and faces implied‑consent, open‑container and firearm‑related charges. The sheriff’s office has placed him on leave while state troopers investigate.

A federal judge dismissed a Knoxville firefighters' lawsuit over the city's 2022 pay‑step plan as time‑barred. Plaintiffs say they will evaluate appeals and next steps.

A hoverboard caught fire in a South Knoxville apartment; fire officials used the incident to warn residents about lithium‑ion battery risks and share safety tips.