Merchants of Beer in Knoxville's Old City is closing on October 26, as owner Thomas Boyd plans to sell the property, which has evolved from a parking lot to a popular beer garden since opening in 2017.

The Department of Energy is investing $67 million in AI for science, with Oak Ridge National Laboratory leading six projects to enhance areas like machine learning and lab workflows.

The NWS in Knoxville warns of dense fog and predicts increasing clouds with a high near 58 degrees. Frost and sunny days are expected later in the week, with a chance of snow in higher elevations.

The DOE, SLAC, and other labs are collaborating on the ILLUMINE project to stream massive data sets to supercomputers, aiming to analyze data in real-time and improve scientific accuracy.

ORNL researchers are working on advanced manufacturing, particularly PM-HIP, to support the U.S. clean energy sector and domestic metal parts production.

Knoxville morning fog gave way to clear skies, with the National Weather Service forecasting highs of 83°F and a cool evening at 59°F. The serene weather is expected to continue into the weekend and the following week.

Knoxville Police released a sketch of an unidentified woman found dead in 2022, seeking public help to identify her. She was found in a wooded area and wore a black Carhartt hat. DNA testing is underway.

TDOT has banned large commercial vehicles from "The Dragon" following increased traffic due to Hurricane Helene. Detours are suggested for thru traffic.

Oak Ridge firefighters rescued a woman and several pets from a house fire. The woman was treated for smoke inhalation; the pets received emergency care, and the house sustained significant damage.

Hurricane Helene caused a mudslide that precipitated a partial collapse of I-40 near the Pigeon River Gorge, prompting closures and a state of emergency in affected areas.

Over 50 people are stuck on a hospital roof in Tennessee due to flooding from Hurricane Helene, with rescue efforts hampered by high waters and winds.

A man was arrested for assaulting two students near the University of Tennessee campus, admitting to being "mad and hungover." He faces assault charges.

A man was arrested in Knoxville for a fatal hit-and-run and driving without a license after police used license-plate readers to find the suspect's vehicle.