TDOT has banned large commercial vehicles from "The Dragon" following increased traffic due to Hurricane Helene. Detours are suggested for thru traffic.

Oak Ridge firefighters rescued a woman and several pets from a house fire. The woman was treated for smoke inhalation; the pets received emergency care, and the house sustained significant damage.

Hurricane Helene caused a mudslide that precipitated a partial collapse of I-40 near the Pigeon River Gorge, prompting closures and a state of emergency in affected areas.

Over 50 people are stuck on a hospital roof in Tennessee due to flooding from Hurricane Helene, with rescue efforts hampered by high waters and winds.

A man was arrested for assaulting two students near the University of Tennessee campus, admitting to being "mad and hungover." He faces assault charges.

A man was arrested in Knoxville for a fatal hit-and-run and driving without a license after police used license-plate readers to find the suspect's vehicle.

Two juveniles in Jefferson County have been charged with several crimes, including carjacking and church burglary, with one man left with stab wounds.

Knoxville expects fog, showers, and possible thunderstorms with fluctuating temperatures and winds this week, according to the National Weather Service.

The Flint Gap Fire in the Great Smoky Mountains is now 75% contained, with firefighting efforts continuing. Several park areas remain closed due to the fire.

East Tennessee anticipates a week of adverse weather, including fog, heat, and thunderstorms, with potential for heavy rain and flash flooding later in the week.

Knoxville experiences high humidity and comfortable temperatures with a partly cloudy night ahead. The forecast suggests a slight chance of rain with possible thunderstorms later in the week.

A person died in Vonore, TN, after their car was hit by a CSX train at a crossing. The collision is under investigation with CSX offering condolences and cooperation.

Knoxville police are investigating the theft of four vehicles from a local dealership, including a 2021 Chevy Camaro and two Dodge Durangos. One car was found in Alabama.