The Tennessee Valley Fair faces uncertainties about its future at Chilhowee Park as lease renegotiations loom and space constraints arise due to local development.

Knoxville is installing its first downtown trash compactor thanks to the Downtown Knoxville Alliance's $75,000 donation, aiming for cleaner and more efficient waste management.

Maryville Police in Tennessee run 'Operation Hands Free' during April to combat distracted driving, aligning with National Distract Driving Awareness Month and intensifying enforcement.

A Loudon County deputy was hit by a driver who ran a red light; the deputy sustained minor injuries. Dash cam footage helped THP ascertain the cause, and an investigation is ongoing.

Two Elizabethton Police officers completed a 240-hour Certified Crash Reconstructionist training, joining the department's STAR team to improve traffic incident investigations.

TDOT announces temporary road closures on SR 93 in Sullivan County for construction and blasting operations, advising drivers to seek alternate routes.

Sevierville Police warn against unsafe child car seats online, noting many lack federal safety features. They offer guidance on spotting non-compliant seats and assist with safety checks.

Betsy Henderson, Knox County School Board Chair and Republican, has announced her candidacy for Knox County mayor in 2026, emphasizing conservative Christian values and fiscal restraint.

Melton Lake Park parking will be restricted during regattas, directing visitors to other lots. The city aims for safety and traffic reduction during these events.

Knoxville faces fire risk due to low humidity and high winds; incoming storms may bring severe conditions, per NWS Morristown. Residents urged to heed weather updates.

Dave Weston at ORNL explores plant resilience using APPL's robotics and AI, with findings like the 'Booster' gene in poplars, and anticipates an underground imaging station to study root systems.

Madisonville Police's Drug Division concluded an operation indicting five individuals on drug and firearm charges, seizing firearms, fentanyl, meth, and marijuana.

A team from ORNL and University of Tennessee has developed a memory management tool for supercomputers, improving data storage efficiency and performance on machines like the exascale supercomputer Frontier.