A Knox County commissioner proposed an ordinance that would make the county pay attorneys' fees for successful challenges to firearm bans in county buildings. The move has ignited legal and political questions ahead of the commission hearing.

A Newport man was arrested after deputies say they seized meth, heroin/fentanyl and Xanax. The sheriff’s Facebook post lists sale‑and‑delivery charges.

Cloudy and near 25°F Monday with a slight chance of snow; Smokies may pick up several inches and gusty winds could make mountain travel tricky.

A 54-year-old Newport woman was arrested after a Cocke County investigation into animal cruelty; she is being held without bond, officials say.

Crime Stoppers says Allen Wood is wanted on aggravated burglary, aggravated assault and vandalism warrants. Tips can be submitted anonymously and may qualify for a cash reward.

An inspection in north Knoxville flagged a Little Caesars for dirty bathrooms, food debris and hand‑hygiene lapses; a follow‑up found fixes and raised the grade to 94.

An affiliate of Safe Harbor has bought the former Smoky Mountain Opry site after Crayola and NERF plans stalled. The developer eyes a mid‑2027 opening.

Knox County held a groundbreaking for Operation Hero's Hill — a 20-home tiny-house village for veterans that pairs student-built construction with on-site services. Organizers say the project will offer housing, a community center and workforce training.

Knoxville detectives want help identifying a man who tried to grab a woman's dog near Forest Park Boulevard; the suspect fled in a GMC Sierra with Georgia plates. Tips may be eligible for a reward.

Steady rain will soak Knoxville through Sunday with a Wind Advisory in the Smokies. Expect wet roads and slower commutes today.

A Flock camera alert led Dandridge officers to a vehicle; two men were arrested and officers say drugs and stolen property were seized.

A pre-dawn blaze destroyed two barns at SkyLand Ranch in Sevierville; officials say animals were accounted for and no people were hurt. Investigators remain on scene.

CoStar's Power Broker awards named several Knoxville industrial leases among the quarter's top deals, including moves by Thompson Lift Truck and UniUni Logistics.