Douglas Thomas, subject of a Silver Alert in Blount County, was found safe by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

A man, Shameel Stenson, was charged with arson after allegedly setting fire to a car and a occupied home in a Knoxville neighborhood. No injuries were reported.

Knoxville forecasts a foggy morning with a chance of rain, turning to flurries and gusty winds. Evening temperatures to drop. The weekend may bring snow with possible wintry mixes by Friday night.

City of Knoxville hosts an open house on Jan 9 for the Sevier Avenue Streetscape Project where residents can learn about the $19.2M upgrades, including ADA sidewalks and a new roundabout.

Knoxville is experiencing variable weather, with sunny conditions changing to potential snow and freezing rain by Sunday. NWS warns of travel impacts and advises precaution ahead of the wintry mix.

Farragut receives a $2.75 million federal grant to create a new park on a 70-acre site along McFee Road, with construction to start by 2027. Community input will guide development.

A fire in Sevier County led to two children's deaths, prompting an investigation into the cause, with a kerosene heater suggested as a possible source.

ORNL's 2024 achievements encompass energy tech, material science, and environmental studies, including breakthroughs in wireless EV charging, sustainable materials, and carbon uptake analysis.

Kingsport is offering a TREADZ bicycle safety and fundamentals class for children ages 2 to 12 at the Farmers Market, starting January 9, for $15 per child.

Tennessee’s starting wide receiver Squirrel White is set to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, leaving the team after a drop in production in 2024 but still with a strong career record.

A Brinks truck hit a pedestrian on North Broadway, Knoxville, causing critical injuries. The man was hospitalized, and although the cause is under investigation, traffic was disrupted, with the Knoxville Police Department responding to the scene.

The NWS in Knoxville predicts severe weather in the region with chances of heavy rains and thunderstorms as the weekend approaches, advising caution due to possible flooding and strong winds.

Sevier County fire crews contained a two-acre brush fire on Christmas Eve, leading to temporary evacuations but causing no injuries or damage to structures.