East Tennessee forecast includes morning mist, 86°F high, and afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Labor Day should be sunny with evening rain, as the week continues with mixed clear and rainy conditions.

Joshua New has been awarded Researcher of the Year 2024 by R&D World magazine for his leading work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in energy efficiency and building science.

High school student Elton Aba, during an internship at ORNL, explored creating cybersecurity solutions based on biological processes, drawing inspiration from immune systems and ant behavior for potential applications in digital defense.

The Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals voted to halt a development proposal on Concord Road after an appeal by neighbors over its size and impact on the area.

The TDOT warns of nighttime lane closures and traffic delays due to ongoing construction projects across East Tennessee from August 29 to September 4, 2024.

Kingsport is offering Baseball & Softball Skills and Drills courses for kids in September, focusing on batting, pitching, and fielding, taking place at Domtar Park.

A domestic incident in Knoxville led to the alleged kidnapping of a 4-year-old girl by Omar Cortes, who later abandoned the vehicle and was arrested outside West Town Mall. The child was unharmed.

A Tennessee trooper found a semi-truck with 37 safety violations, including blown tires and faulty electrical wires, leading to its removal from the roads to ensure public safety.

Knoxville Police arrested a man named Omar after a domestic incident involving a missing child. The child was found unharmed and Omar was taken into custody.

Knoxville experiences morning fog with 100% humidity, setting the stage for a hot day with temperatures expected to rise to 92°F. The NWS forecasts increasing heat throughout the week with minimal chance of precipitation until the weekend.

Ricky Lynn Burnette, with a history of 15 felony convictions, was convicted for stealing a truck after escaping from a work detail in Monroe County in 2022.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation awarded Kingsport a $2.9 million grant for park improvements, part of a state initiative granting $21 million to 27 communities.

Roxanne Gallagher, 69, missing from Cumberland County, TN, was found dead in Lake Cumberland, KY. A prior Silver Alert noted her medical condition. Details surrounding her disappearance and death are pending investigation.