Matthew Loyd of Oak Ridge National Laboratory has received a DOE Early Career Research Program award for his proposal to improve neutron detection technology.

Katy Bradford, a doctoral candidate, is pioneering Cassette Construction at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, which aims to revolutionize the building industry with eco-friendly, prebuilt wall panels that reduce construction time and carbon emissions.

ORNL's Spallation Neutron Source has started a middle school outreach program using LEGO to educate students on STEM topics related to particle acceleration.

ORNL has reached a milestone by reviewing data for the one billionth scanned item for radiation, highlighting efforts in preventing nuclear smuggling with international cooperation.

ORNL leads a $15 million DOE project to produce large metal components for clean energy using additive manufacturing, reducing production time and enhancing US manufacturing capabilities.

Blake Shelton is set to host a concert in Knoxville on February 28, 2025, with guests including Trace Adkins and Craig Morgan. Tickets go on sale September 13 on Ticketmaster.

The DOE and ORNL are conducting controlled burns in Oak Ridge, TN, to prevent wildfires, resulting in temporary trail and area closures until September 13.

A multi-agency drug bust in Blount County, Tennessee, resulted in the arrest of Jamie Ivan Henry and Amanda Lynn Whitehead with various drug charges. Drugs, cash, and paraphernalia were seized.

Knoxville experiences fair early conditions with 64°F and 94% humidity, according to NWS. The forecast indicates sunny skies with temperatures rising to the high 80s and clear evenings around 61°F, with a slight chance of rain over the weekend.

Tennessee residents can dispose of household hazardous waste safely at an event in Oak Ridge on October 5, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., organized by TDEC and Anderson County Solid Waste.

A house fire on Labor Day in East Knoxville led to the swift action of KFD, extinguishing the blaze which displaced a family of four, now aided by the American Red Cross. Investigations into the cause are ongoing.

Floods in Gatlinburg prompt a venue change for a junior varsity football game from Gatlinburg-Pittman to Mills Park Stadium.

Researchers at ORNL analyze satellite images of half-built homes, referred to as "waffle homes," to estimate future occupancy and improve population density models in data-sparse regions.