The TVA installed a mile-long barrier on Douglas Lake to collect flood debris and protect downstream water intakes after Hurricane Helene.

Knoxville police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Minnesota Avenue, where 41-year-old Carlos Yarbrough was killed. They are seeking public assistance and have not yet named suspects.

A dam floodgate release has raised the French Broad River, resulting in a Flood Warning for parts of Knox and Sevier counties, with residents advised to evacuate if needed.

Glenwood Elementary in Oak Ridge is named a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School for its consistent academic excellence and high performance on assessments.

AI is being used by ORNL researchers to find new alloys for nuclear fusion reactors, streamlining the material discovery process away from traditional trial and error methods.

The ORNL hosted its 20th OLCF user meeting to foster collaboration in high-performance computing, featuring updates on technical achievements and future systems.

The National Weather Service warns of dense fog causing driving hazards in Knoxville, but predicts mostly sunny skies later with highs of 83 degrees and minimal chance of rain.

At least one person died in a serious vehicle collision on Collier Road in Powell, with the road closure expected to continue until early afternoon for investigation.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers have developed an AI model to analyze plasma plume dynamics in real-time during pulsed laser deposition, significantly streamlining material synthesis.

Knoxville firefighters rescued a kitten from a storm drain at World's Fair Park before a Tennessee Vols' home game, demonstrating compassion and community service.

The Knoxville area is forecasted to have sunny skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, with highs around 87 degrees and light winds. Weekend weather includes mixed conditions and a wind advisory for the mountain region.

The National Weather Service in Knoxville predicts a high of 87°F today with clear skies turning overcast tonight. Showers are likely from Thursday night with potential thunderstorms into the weekend.

Two Florida residents died in an early morning single-vehicle crash on I-40 East in Knoxville, with the vehicle hitting a guardrail. The ramp to I-640 East was closed for investigation.