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.

The Ogle Drive bridge in Pigeon Forge is closing for a year starting September 9th, 2025, due to modernization efforts, with a temporary bridge to help with traffic flow.

Seven staff members from Monroe County Jail were indicted following the death of Elijah Isbill, a 74-year-old preacher, after being restrained for hours.

Knoxville's city council has delayed the decision on selling part of Chilhowee Park to Emerald Youth Foundation for a sports complex, seeking more input from public meetings.