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TDOT says three East Tennessee intersections saw sharply fewer crashes after targeted safety upgrades, including new all-way stops.
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Photos show Knoxville crews fighting a working structure fire near Harriet Tubman Street off Magnolia Avenue. Officials did not immediately release details on injuries or cause.
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Showers and a few storms are likely today in Knoxville, with a high near 86°F. Brief heavy downpours could cause localized flooding.
A Flood Watch covers southern East Tennessee today as localized heavy rain could spark flash flooding. Expect wet roads and a slow morning commute.
A Flood Watch is in effect for Knoxville on Wednesday as repeated heavy showers and thunderstorms may produce 1–2 inches of rain and localized flooding through the evening.
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A 45‑acre tract along Millertown Pike is being cleared for a 123‑unit subdivision after county planners approved a lower‑density plan that preserves steep woods. Construction is now visible from the road.
A Monday evening house fire on West Pines Road in Greene County killed one person and prompted a joint investigation by state and local authorities. The victim was transported to ETSU’s Jenkins Forensic Center for identification.
A Knoxville man is accused of stealing a University of Tennessee golf cart, threatening a couple outside UTMC and flipping the cart on Alcoa Highway; he faces four felony counts.
Afternoon storms are likely in Knoxville, with peak risk about 2–5 p.m. and a heat index near 96°F. Cooling centers are available; call 2‑1‑1 to confirm hours.
Showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon with highs near 88°F. Expect brief heavy downpours and gusty winds.
Patchy fog this morning, then thunderstorms and heavy downpours likely this afternoon. Heat index near 100; localized flooding possible.
Knoxville hits the low 90s Thursday with a heat index near 102°F. Isolated storms tonight; a wetter, potentially flood‑prone pattern moves in Friday–Sunday.
A late-night fire at 4704 Rutledge Pike sent Knoxville firefighters to the scene and closed State Route 1. Photos identify the building as Bel Corpo medical spa.
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