A car hit a pedestrian and crashed into a home in East Knoxville when the driver's foot got stuck on the gas pedal. The pedestrian has non-life-threatening injuries; the driver and residents are unharmed. Police are investigating.

Six projects at Oak Ridge National Laboratory received NAIRR and INCITE awards for AI foundation models advancing scientific research in areas including energy, cancer screening, and natural disaster monitoring.

Sevierville Police Department rescheduled a lane closure on Robert Henderson Road to May 8 for sewer connection work, advising motorists to expect short delays.

Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs is set to present the 2025-26 budget with a slight spending increase and no new taxes, focusing on school funding and employee salaries.

Natalie Smith, reported missing in Knox County, was found safe the day after her disappearance. Details on her time missing are undisclosed, but her safe return emphasizes the role of community vigilance in missing person cases.

Bays Mountain Park introduces a new planetarium show "Beyond the Sun," an animated story about a girl's quest to find exoplanets. Running until August 31st, with varied weekend shows including "Appalachian Skies."

An 18-year-old suspect, Robert Brabson, was arrested in Knoxville for attempted first-degree murder and firearm-related charges following a police manhunt.

One Knox SC set a league attendance record with its first soccer match at the newly adaptable Covenant Health Park, transitioning successfully between baseball and soccer.

The Knox County Schools passed a $700.5 million budget, focusing on teacher salaries, while Knoxville's City Council preliminarily approved a $477 million budget, including police and firefighter raises.

Knoxville Police engaged in community outreach at Sequoyah Elementary School, providing interactive experiences with police equipment and a K-9 officer, fostering positive relations with students.

ORNL scientists are studying microbial ecosystems in Populus tree roots to improve energy crops and the bioeconomy, creating synthetic communities to understand plant-microbe interactions.

A Knoxville man was arrested for drug dealings and illegal possession of firearms and suspected stolen items, including drugs and weapons found at his home.

Morristown's third annual Bluegrass Festival will be on May 3, featuring Carson Peters and Iron Mountain along with other bluegrass acts, arts, crafts, and family activities.