Gatlinburg hosts a BearWise open house to educate on reducing bear-human interactions amidst a rise in encounters and the euthanization of problematic bears.

Knoxville Police conducted a sobriety checkpoint resulting in 3 DUI arrests, a weapon charge, 6 citations, and 10 warnings. The operation was part of ongoing efforts to deter impaired driving.

Daniel Lance Buis was charged after authorities seized meth, over 40 guns, explosives, and cash in a Tennessee drug bust.

Larry Lynn Ray was sentenced to 15 years for aggravated assault after he "pistol whipped" a victim in Knoxville. Ray, with 30 prior felonies, also tried to obstruct justice by contacting the victim.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory won 14 R&D 100 awards for innovations, including a wireless charging technology for electric vehicles, highlighting its role in scientific advancement.

Knoxville Police investigate after a young man dies in a rollover crash on I-40 East; a truck involved fled the scene.

Fourteen members of the Pagan Motorcycle Gang in East Tennessee are indicted on drug trafficking charges, particularly for distributing methamphetamine.

Four men in Knoxville are indicted on drug trafficking and firearms charges, involving methamphetamine and fentanyl, with the potential for severe sentencing upon conviction.

Kingsport Aquatic Center is holding its two-day Drool Party, adding a new session for small dogs, with a $5 admission per dog and proof of vaccines required.

The Johnson City Police Department organized a golf tournament to raise funds for Special Olympics Tennessee, collecting $2,164 through the participation of 130 golfers.

Officials responded to a gas leak near Ruby Tuesday in Dandridge; the area was evacuated but declared safe within 20 minutes. Ruby Tuesday remains closed.

Mary Oakley Robertson, a Knoxville native and ETSU junior, has gained acclaim for designing custom shoes for the USA Gymnastics Team for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

The Knoxville area forecast includes sun and storms with highs up to 85 degrees today, possibly reaching 91 by Monday, along with chances of nightly rain and thunderstorms.