The Knoxville Police Department is reviving its Mounted Patrol Unit, planning to introduce two Percherons for improved patrolling and community engagement.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory is partnering in the Stor4Build Consortium to develop advanced thermal energy storage technologies to reduce the strain HVAC systems put on the electric grid.

The Knoxville area will see the sun after overcast skies, with a high near 50°F and calm winds. Snow showers are possible Friday night, with the weekend being partly sunny. A mild and potentially damp Christmas is forecasted.

Knoxville is forecast to have showers and high humidity today, with milder temperatures and potential thunderstorms throughout the week, but clearer weather is expected by the weekend.

A major water line near Newport's water plant was damaged, leading to water service disruptions. Newport Utilities restored service and advised residents on water use post-repair. Schools closed early to reduce demand on the water system.

Kingsport has opened a new recycling center on Industry Drive, offering improved services and accessibility for recyclable materials and construction debris handling.

The Knoxville Police are investigating a suspicious death after a woman was found dead in an apartment on Daylily Drive, with one person detained for questioning.

The National Weather Service forecasts rain, thunderstorms, and dense fog in Knoxville, with high humidity and varying wind speeds expected over the coming days.

A traffic incident on Andersonville Highway at Joe Owen Road downed power lines, prompting road closure and emergency response. The road reopened hours later, but repair work continues.

The Kingsport Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting on Saturday will lead to road closures downtown from 2:30 p.m., affecting Clinchfield Street, Center Streets, and side streets, with festivities starting at 6 p.m.

The trial of Larry McBee, charged with second-degree murder in the shooting of Rural King employee Tristan Smith, is underway as witness testimony and evidence are presented.

The Opportunities in Energy conference in Knoxville focused on Tennessee's advanced energy economy with leaders discussing nuclear and renewable energy innovations.

ORNL's new method for processing spent HEU in Kazakhstan transforms spent nuclear fuel into safer waste by mixing it with other materials and sealing it in concrete.