Knoxville's Stormwater Engineering division is repairing a sinkhole on Dandridge Ave, causing the westbound lane near Williams Creek Golf Course to close through Thursday. Drivers are advised to find alternative routes.

The Knoxville City Council approved a project transforming an old railroad into a greenway and art walk in South Knoxville, with construction starting by the year-end and opening set for Fall 2026.

Lightning struck a gas main in Lenoir City, causing service shutdown and a tree to catch fire. Repairs are underway and residents are advised to avoid the area.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory receives a patent for a new validation method using entropy, aimed at improving the development process for advanced nuclear reactors by streamlining testing and enhancing safety.

Knox County Commissioner Kim Frazier has filed for candidacy in the 2026 mayoral race, joining Commissioners Larsen Jay and School Board Chair Betsy Henderson as candidates.

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.