Johnson City Police prepares for leadership changes with Deputy Chief Jenkins retiring and Mike Adams set to take over, while Chief Church praises the transition.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a train near Rocky Top in Anderson County, with deputies and emergency personnel responding to the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

Rock blasting on Alcoa Highway prompts road closure for northbound lanes in Knox County from Oct 4 to Oct 7; southbound lanes to remain open with possible roadblocks.

Johnson City celebrated the completion of the $41 million West Walnut Corridor project, aiming to link downtown to ETSU with improved walkability, infrastructure, and economic growth potential.

Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium prepares for Autumn Park After Dark 2025, offering various activities including barge rides, nocturnal hikes, and wildlife education on October 25.

ORNL researchers confirmed that graphite's porosity does not impair its role as a moderator in nuclear reactors, ensuring its reliability in nuclear energy systems.

The 15th annual Blue Heron Ghost Mine event offers storytelling and live music at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area on October 18, 2025, for free.

The Oak Ridge Reservation is set for ecological restoration with a $42 million plan for projects like vegetation restoration and recreational improvements, reflecting its Manhattan Project legacy and Superfund site contamination.

Mavis Lane in Maryville is closed for a water main extension from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, impacting traffic between Old Knoxville Pike and Compton Drive.

UTIA strengthens its grape and winery expertise with new experts, highlighting the wine industry's $610 million economic impact on Tennessee and adding professionals like Pierre Davadant and Annie Vogel to enhance viticulture and enology.

A Knoxville man was charged with voluntary manslaughter after a deadly assault that resulted in the death of James Phipps, with the investigation suggesting a prior dispute.

The BCSO is holding a Child Safety Seat Clinic at the Blount County Justice Center to assist families with car seat installation by certified technicians.

Leon Lowe, an 84-year-old man from Tennessee, has been safely located in Alcoa after being reported missing. The TBI thanked the public for their assistance.