TDOT reports most roads and bridges damaged by Hurricane Helene restored after one year, thanks to Transportation Modernization Act and innovative contracts.

Alexys Barton pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide by recklessness for causing a crash that killed motorcyclist Christopher Phillips. She expressed remorse as the incident deeply affected Phillips' family.

During a traffic stop near the I-140 interchange, the THP arrested two people after finding a fake suspicious device and three firearms in their vehicle. The device, initially thought to be explosive, was deemed a hoax after inspection.

TDOT announces lane closures on I-40 West in Roane County due to Lawnville Road bridge repair, affecting traffic around-the-clock from September 26-29.

I-275 in Knox County will have intermittent lane closures due to construction, including a full bridge shutdown over the weekend as per TDOT announcement.

Knoxville's weather forecast includes fog, showers, and possible thunderstorms with temperatures in mid-80s to high 80s and a continuous chance of afternoon precipitation throughout the week.

The 33rd Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival offers storytelling, live music, and workshops at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area.

Knox County, TN, will increase the mineral severance tax to 20 cents per ton starting November 1, 2025, affecting the extraction of materials like sand and limestone.

The Mountain Life Festival returns to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, offering hands-on experiences of Appalachian traditions, and it's free for families.

Knoxville's Henley Bridge lights up in orange for football festivities, celebrating the University of Tennessee's game against Georgia, uniting the community in support and spirit.

The US 441/Newfound Gap Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park reopened on September 12, ahead of schedule, after repairs from an August 1st washout.

Knoxville Police, with several agencies, arrested two after finding drugs, guns, and cash in a West Knoxville home linked to fentanyl distribution and overdose deaths.

Firefighters extinguished a fire at Knoxville's JTV facility; no injuries reported, cause under investigation.