A Knox County grand jury indicted Shiane Haynes after investigators say she supplied the fentanyl that killed a 40‑year‑old woman at a Cedar Bluff Road hotel in December 2024.

Four candidates are contesting Knox County's trustee seat in a May 5 primary as oversight and fiscal management become central issues.

Crossville police arrested two people after a proactive operation that yielded roughly seven ounces of suspected meth and about $2,300 in cash. Detectives say the investigation is ongoing.

Authorities say bones found April 5 near DeRossett were identified as Michael Andrew Feustel of Crossville; the TBI and local agencies assisted.

Knoxville will get its first professional women's softball team in 2027 as the Professional Softball League expands into East Tennessee. Team name and venue are still being finalized.

A former youth deacon in Blount County was arrested and faces felony charges alleging years-long abuse of a teenager.

The USDA will scatter edible rabies‑vaccine baits across East Tennessee and nearby states in mid‑April; residents may see low‑flying aircraft and matchbox‑sized packets on the ground.

Former assessor candidate Jackie Raley filed suit in Knox County alleging a 2025 Tazewell Pike crash by a deputy left her injured.

Warm 80s Friday with gusty southwest winds. Showers and thunderstorms become widespread Saturday night; cooler air and a frost risk follow early next week.

A quick guide to the best neighborhood vantage points for the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon weekend, plus key start times and logistics.

A cool, mostly cloudy start gives way to a low-80s afternoon and gusty southwest winds. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Wednesday.

Federal prosecutors added two subcontractors to an expanding indictment tied to a Jan. 13 ICE raid at a Hardin Valley construction site. The charges widen a case that already names a site manager and another worker.

Sunny and breezy Saturday with highs near 60; low humidity raises fire danger south of I-40.