Emergency crews managed a fire on Bluff Heights Road in Sevier County, evacuating residents and containing the flames that initially threatened multiple structures.

Edward Ahrens was shot 16 times by police, ending a chase and the kidnapping of an 11-year-old girl; he had rammed police cruisers, injuring three deputies.

Justin Wood and his service duck Wrinkle were banned for life from Buc-ee's after an incident in their Tennessee store, despite Wood showing a service animal certification.

Tennessee Volunteers are the No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament, starting off against Saint Peter's Peacocks, with potential future games in Detroit for the Sweet 16.

Knoxville Police are investigating shots fired near West Town Mall on Saturday evening with no injuries reported; several individuals are detained for questioning.

The University of Tennessee Medical Center warns of scam calls and texts soliciting money for fake medical procedures, mimicking their main line's caller ID.

Knoxville experiences a cool overcast morning, with the weather forecast showing gradual clearing and a high near 68°F, shifting into cloudy nights and cooler temperatures towards the weekend, with chances of showers by Thursday night.

The National Weather Service predicts severe weather, including thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, for parts of North Carolina, East Tennessee, and Southwest Virginia, with improving conditions by the weekend.

Dolly Parton collaborates with Lodge Cast Iron to launch a line of cookware, featuring Southern charm and musical inspiration, to be available at select retailers.

A woman was critically wounded in a Cumberland County shooting and is hospitalized; the TBI and local authorities are investigating the incident, with no further details released.

Pi Day on March 14 is celebrated with pie deals and specials, recognizing the mathematical constant pi. Knoxville and nationwide offerings include both sweet and savory pies, with local and online maps guiding enthusiasts.

A Nashville man, Jeff Ponchillia, is striving to help Haitian children amid the country's worsening gang violence and political chaos, as the U.S. military secures its embassy in Port-au-Prince.

Two pleaded guilty to child neglect and drug offenses in a Jefferson County infant's death case, receiving two-year sentences with potential probation after six months.