A major line break in Monroe County led to a boil water advisory. Repairs were made after 36+ hours of work, and schools provided bottled water for students.

The Knox County Board of Education decided to keep school security to professional officers, not arming teachers despite a new Tennessee law allowing concealed carry by educators.

The Knox County Board of Education in Tennessee is considering resolutions opposing a new bill allowing teachers to carry guns, favoring trained law enforcement presence in schools instead.

A man was fatally shot in East Knoxville, and the Knoxville Police Department is searching for the shooter while seeking public assistance via Crime Stoppers.

Andrew Harrison resigns as interim head coach of the Knoxville Ice Bears; the team searches for new leadership.

A federal jury in Tennessee finds three Hoover gang members guilty of murdering a rival gang member. The convictions entail lengthy prison sentences with mandatory life for two of the individuals.

Knoxville residents can donate goods for Make-A-Wish at a drive hosted with America’s Thrift Store on April 27, helping fund wishes for critically ill children.

A woman was found dead with gunshot wounds in a Knoxville apartment, and her suspected killer has been charged with murder. The suspect, captured hours later in Kentucky, is currently awaiting extradition.

Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon has proposed a $461.6 million budget with no new taxes, focusing on public safety, affordable housing, and upgrades for city landmarks.

The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for parts of Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia, warning of potential damage to plants due to near-freezing temperatures.

Knoxville experiences light rain and 58°F temperatures with a chance of more showers before clearing later in the day.

Knoxville is launching a series of events for National Youth Violence Prevention Week starting April 22, including a kickoff event with free food, music, and resources to combat youth violence.

A bomb threat at Gibbs High School led to a search by a bomb squad and the arrest of a 17-year-old for making a false report. Earlier, there were similar hoax threats at local schools.