Retired firefighter involved in a paragliding accident was rescued by the Dunlap Fire Department with aid from Piney VFD and Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department. He refused ambulance transport, opting for private means.

The Crossville City Council voted to move EMS services to the Fire Department amidst concerns over tax increases and sustainability, with plans to seek grants and manage costs effectively.

Jon Lane is set to become the new director of Water and Sewer Services in Johnson City, succeeding Tom Witherspoon who served for 44 years. Lane has a solid engineering background and previously acted as assistant director. He starts on Nov. 7.

Oak Ridge National Lab has developed a test bed to simulate space nuclear reactors for safer design and testing of autonomous systems for potential Mars missions.

Sevierville expects traffic congestion near Walters State Community College due to a cross country event on September 8-9 from 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Police advise alternative routes and caution.

Knoxville police arrested wanted felon Julius Darden under the Broadway Viaduct for multiple charges including felony vandalism and weapon possession.

The U.S. Air Force awarded a $1.25 million contract to startup SkyNano to turn CO2 into carbon nanotubes for batteries, in collaboration with other companies and ORNL's Innovation Crossroads program.

Lt. Jim Tallmadge of the Johnson City Police Department graduated from the FBI National Academy, a prestigious 10-week law enforcement leadership training program.

A Maryville man with Aryan Nation ties was convicted of stabbing three at a Bearden bar on New Year's Day 2024, facing six to 10 years per aggravated assault charge.

Kingsport is installing a new waterline on Lynn Road, causing traffic rerouting until February 2026. GRC Civil Services is in charge, with signs and flaggers to guide drivers.

Roane County officials visited Rockwood High School to educate students on recycling and the impact of littering, promoting a partnership for environmental stewardship.

A dense fog advisory has been issued for parts of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia until 9 AM EDT, affecting visibility for drivers. Knoxville expects a sunny day followed by possible evening storms.

Seven individuals were indicted for their alleged roles in the in-custody death of Elijah Lester Isbill in Tennessee, facing charges ranging from Official Misconduct to Criminally Negligent Homicide.