Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has trained School Resource Officers in preparation for the new school year, with a focus on school safety and forced entry techniques.

A dump truck collision with a traffic light pole in Lenoir City, Tennessee, causes Highway 11 and 70 East closure, with delays expected to continue into the evening. Traffic is being diverted and authorities are on-site.

ORNL researchers studied plant root-soil interactions, using untargeted metabolomics to explore rhizodeposition impacts on plant and soil microbes, potentially aiding energy and food crop growth.

TDOT plans I-24 lane closures in Coffee County for pavement repairs on August 5-6 from 7 am to 4 pm, weather permitting; suggests alternate routes and cautions drivers.

Knoxville experiences fog, 70°F warmth, and high humidity with a 94% saturation, as per the NWS, with visible showers and thunderstorms expected later.

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office introduces its School Resource Officers via Facebook video to enhance the relationship between law enforcement and school communities before the new school year.

The Murfreesboro Police Department reminds the public of the unsolved murder of Terrell Ray on its sixth anniversary, seeking tips and offering an $11,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

A car chase in Madisonville involved multiple law enforcement agencies, leading to a peaceful arrest. The driver and passenger were medically evaluated on-site post-arrest.

The National Weather Service forecasts a week of cloudy skies, showers, and thunderstorms for East Tennessee, with a chance of localized heavy rains and flash flooding.

A series of truck-related accidents caused major disruptions on I-40 in Roane County, with a semi crash leading to a road closure, a multi-vehicle crash shutting down lanes, and an overturned sand truck causing traffic issues.

The Johnson City Police Department urges drivers to be cautious as schools reopen, with reminders to obey signs, halt for buses, and avoid distractions.

Five University of Tennessee faculty members receive prestigious Fulbright Scholar Program awards for global projects in diverse academic fields for the 2025-26 year.

Knoxville anticipates a hot and stormy day with a heat index of 101 degrees, reduced visibility due to fog, and intermittent thunderstorms, according to the NWS.