A person was found dead inside a vehicle at a Madisonville Walmart Tuesday night. Police say the investigation remains active, but there is no known threat to the public.

A Nashville-area rescue founder was booked on an out-of-state felony warrant after her brother-in-law faced 18 animal-cruelty counts in Georgia.

Athens will break ground next Tuesday on its third fire station, a $7.5 million project that adds coverage and three firefighter positions.

KTVAECU has broken ground on its 25th branch in Strawberry Plains, with a full-service location planned for early 2027.

A child-designed playground is now finished in Knoxville's Montgomery Village after a three-day community build. The new space includes slides, swings, seating and an adult workout area.

Two cases of cyclosporiasis have been confirmed in Knox County as federal officials investigate several foodborne outbreaks and a lettuce recall.

Knox County is still adding residents, but the post-pandemic relocation rush has cooled sharply. The newest Census estimates show a slower, younger growth story.

A Knoxville man remains in extremely critical condition after police found him bleeding from the head. His missing electric scooter may hold clues to what happened.

A viral balcony video shows a black bear weaving through a Gatlinburg parking lot as tourists scramble; park officials warn visitors to secure food and keep their distance.

Spike strips, K‑9 teams and a drone helped end a stolen semi chase that began on I‑75; deputies arrested a man and took him to the Roane County jail.

A 25-year-old Morristown man was arrested after Knoxville police say a woman was taken from a home and later found at a Morristown motel.

Oak Ridge officials reminded riders Tuesday that Tennessee law requires helmets for drivers and passengers of ATVs and UTVs on public roads. The notice cites state safety data and the statute.

Deputies say a pursuit ended in a crash on Mullins Chapel Road and a 42-year-old was arrested after officers seized suspected meth, marijuana, cash and a handgun.