TVA will conduct controlled implosions at Bull Run plant on June 28, causing traffic and park closures, with officials ensuring safety and minimizing community impact.

Knoxville's proposed sales tax increase to fund infrastructure and housing is on the November ballot following City Council approval. The measure could raise $47 million annually.

A Monroe County corrections officer, Joshua Duncan, was fired and arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle Suboxone into jail inside a Bible. An investigation showed he and three inmates conspired in previous contraband deliveries.

The body of Guy Ro DeMasellis was found in an abandoned camper, ending the search since February. LCSO ruled out foul play and thanked the community for their help.

The Knoxville Fire Department responded to a kitchen fire at Sutters Mill Apartments, extinguishing the blaze with no injuries reported but one unit was damaged.

A Knoxville apartment fire displaced 14 residents and caused significant damage, but no injuries were reported. Firefighters brought it under control in ten minutes. The cause is under investigation.

Knoxville Police arrested Markese Stovall after finding 180 grams of suspected meth and a gun in his car during a traffic stop for a brake light issue. Stovall faces multiple charges.

The Knoxville community supports Deputy Dalton Swanger, who was critically injured by an attack involving a rock. Suspect Christpher Hensley faces multiple charges, including attempted murder. Funds are being raised for Swanger's medical costs.

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is conducting Active Shooter Response Training at a local high school on June 28, involving multiple agencies and simulations.

TDOT is repaving a section of I-40 in Sevier County, causing expected traffic delays on June 20-21 from 10 pm to 8 am. Drivers are advised to be cautious.

Tennessee Basketball, fresh from a 30-8 season, has its 2025-26 SEC schedule released, highlighting home-and-home series against Alabama, Kentucky, and Vanderbilt, and new matchups.

Sheriff's investigation concludes non-suspicious death of Sue Jean Jones, a homeless woman found near train tracks, based on autopsy findings and family information.

Farragut Engineering Department schedules a public meeting to detail Phase 2 of Virtue Road improvements, including two 11-foot lanes and a multi-use greenway.