Repairs on Knoxville's 127-year-old Gay Street Bridge have begun, with Charles Blalock & Sons leading the project and a completion date set for December 31, 2025. The city is relieved and anticipates the return of pedestrian traffic.

The National Weather Service predicts a wet weekend for Knoxville with showers and potential thunderstorms, calling for caution due to severe weather risks including damaging winds and possible hail.

Gatlinburg Police Department warns of delays on Glades Road due to utility work, with one lane open and traffic control by flaggers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near Ogle Hills Road.

Zoos, aquariums, and farms are increasingly using acupuncture for animals, reflecting its mainstream integration into veterinary care for pain management and overall well-being, as reported by the University of Tennessee.

Knoxville's forecast by NWS: slight chance of showers, thunderstorms, and gusty winds today; 20% precipitation chance; 63°F temperature; showers and potential severe weather into the weekend.

The Gatlinburg Trolley System extends its hours for the summer, offering four routes across the city, with real-time GPS tracking available for riders.

Remote Area Medical is holding a free clinic for medical, dental, and vision services at the Oak Ridge Recreation Center on May 3-4, affecting local facility schedules.

Johnson City will hold a City Commission work session on May 1, discussing the Growth Management Plan and budgets for the Police and Fire departments at the Water and Sewer Services Complex.

Knoxville experiences a mix of sunny skies and potential thunderstorms, with temperatures in the low 80s and fluctuating chances of precipitation throughout the week.

Jim Campbell has been named the new chief of police in Clinton, succeeding the retired Vaughn Baker. He has served the department since 2003 and is known for his leadership and community-first approach to policing.

Nine Tennessee-rooted footballers entered the pro ranks in the 2025 NFL Draft, including seven VFLs, with James Pearce Jr. becoming the 48th VFL in the first round.

The article details the National Weather Service's weather forecast for Knoxville, indicating partly sunny skies, potential thunderstorms, and temperatures ranging from mid-70s to mid-80s throughout the week.

A violent felon, Buddy Livesay, was sentenced to ten years without parole for possessing weapons, evading arrest, and criminal impersonation in Knox County.