The City of Oak Ridge is implementing a new weekly trash collection schedule starting March 31 that requires residents to place bins out by 7 a.m. on their designated week.

Knoxville Police are seeking tips via Crime Stoppers to find Michael Thomas Jr., accused of Attempted 1st Degree Murder from an October 2024 shooting.

Two former VA employees from Tennessee pleaded guilty to wire fraud, facing potential 20-year sentences and hefty fines, with restitution payments totaling over $426,000. They admitted to defrauding the VA through an equipment selling scheme.

Teenagers in Harriman, Tennessee attended a Teen Driver Safety Course, experiencing the dangers of impaired driving through "drunk goggles" and learning about road safety and the importance of seatbelts.

The University of Tennessee introduced a Forage Budget Calculator to help farmers estimate costs and returns of forage production, aiding in economic planning.

The Knoxville National Weather Service forecasts a sunny day with a high of 69°F, turning partly cloudy and cooler at night. A dynamic system may bring severe storms early next week. Fire danger is a concern due to low humidity and wind.

The Knoxville Police Department honored SAR K-9 Barnabas, who served for 12 years, with a custom memorial, commemorating his search and rescue contributions.

Knoxville Police officers received Meritorious Service Awards for attempting to save a person from a burning car, though the individual tragically died.

TDOT has reopened most roads damaged by Hurricane Helene, with extensive repairs ongoing and over $100 million received in aid. Despite progress, challenges remain, impacting travel and daily life.

Residents were evacuated due to a gas leak in Greenback, TN, with roads closed and utility crews making repairs. No injuries were reported, and the LCSO and firefighters managed the situation.

Earlene Teaster, Tennessee's first female city manager and the state's longest-serving manager, announced her retirement after over six decades, including transformative work for Pigeon Forge.

The 313 Initiative in East Tennessee has significantly disrupted drug trafficking, resulting in massive drug seizures, hundreds of arrests, and a notable decrease in overdose deaths.

Knoxville weather is varied this week, starting with overcast mornings, possible showers, and gusty winds, followed by sunny days and cooler, clear nights, with a potential return of showers over the weekend.