Bradford pear trees in East Tennessee, while aesthetically pleasing, are invasive and structurally weak, prompting initiatives for removal and replacement with native species.

Chesapeake's in Gatlinburg, TN, earned a spot on Yelp's "Top 100 Seafood Spots" for 2024, ranking 77th despite the state's landlocked location.

The Blount County Commission will vote on a resolution to resolve disagreements over Blount Memorial Hospital's management, potentially ending a legal dispute between the hospital and local officials.

Two individuals were arrested in Tennessee for concealing the death of Amir Hinnant from North Carolina after an investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies.

Brandi Marie McCraine McConniel is charged with embezzling over $100K from Knoxville's Goddard Industrial by inflating payroll hours. Her daughter is also implicated but not yet charged.

A Knox County man was convicted of kidnap and assault against his girlfriend on New Year's Eve, with evidence of a violent confinement and serious injuries.

Knoxville ranks 13th for St. Patrick's Day celebrations, with WalletHub considering factors like pub count and weather, while Boston leads and Columbia, SC offers sunny festivities.

The Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians launched The Great Cookie Competition, a fundraising event where locals vote on their favorite cookies to support Girl Scout programs.

A man in the Halls community faces charges for causing a brush fire by discarding cigarette butts, which burned several acres. Firefighters and law enforcement responded, but no injuries were reported.

The Knox County, Tennessee primaries indicate potential shifts in local governance, with tight races and high Republican turnout setting the stage for the August election.

The Tennessee Theatre announces a $19 million expansion to improve facilities and add amenities like more bathrooms and a bar by connecting with the adjacent Mechanics Bank Building. The project includes new rehearsal and reception spaces.

The Sevier County Humane Society unveiled a new cat house, built with the support of local Knoxville businesses, offering cats comfortable, well-lit, and temperature-controlled spaces for recreation and adoption.

Search efforts for missing 15-year-old Sebastian Rogers in Middle Tennessee continue into the second week, involving multiple agencies and specialists in challenging terrain.