The National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch for parts of Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia due to heavy rain and a Heat Advisory for East Tennessee due to high heat index values.

Police responded to a standoff with an armed, suicidal man following a domestic disturbance in Jefferson City, leading to the man's self-inflicted injury.

A 20-year-old was charged with a home invasion in Knoxville, where money and a PS5 were stolen; a gun and the items were recovered, but there's no word on a second suspect.

The NWS has extended a flood watch in East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia due to heavy rain forecasts, with concerns over rising creeks, impassable crossings, and severe storms.

A fire significantly damaged an East Knoxville home, displacing four people and their unharmed dog. The KFD extinguished the blaze in 15 minutes; no injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation.

A woman was shot at a Knoxville apartment complex, with the suspected shooter fleeing the scene. The victim's injuries were non-life-threatening, and the investigation is ongoing.

Flash flooding in Sevier County, Tennessee, affected Dollywood theme park and led to road closures and one injury, with emergency response teams activating to manage the situation.

James Kelley Estes escaped during a work detail and is sought by the Fentress County Sheriff. He's presumed to be on foot, potentially with a companion. Public warned not to approach.

A Knoxville man was arrested for second-degree murder after a deadly altercation involving an axe and later sought help for his injuries at a local church.

North Knoxville celebrates the opening of two new dog parks on July 31 with a community event featuring vendor booths, a food truck, and a pumper truck for dogs and owners.

Knoxville is forecasted to have showers and thunderstorms with a high near 87 degrees and a potential for localized flooding. The wet weather is expected to continue through the week.

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a new software for improved simulation of electrical phenomena on the power grid, especially for renewable energy and EVs.

The National Weather Service forecasts a week of rain and thunderstorms for Knoxville and surrounding areas, with high humidity and temperatures. Residents are warned of potential localized flooding.