TBI special agents say a North Carolina man was indicted on aggravated‑assault charges after a Jan. 10 officer‑involved shooting in Bristol.

A fatal crash at Clinton Highway and Old State Circle involved a school bus; THP is investigating and the sheriff’s office warned drivers to expect hours‑long closures.

Morristown’s planning commission rezoned 147 acres for a 455‑lot subdivision called Morristown Meadows, drawing praise from growth advocates and concern from neighbors. The developer must now file detailed plans before construction can begin.

Knoxville police and Crime Stoppers are searching for Jair Jerrod Bailey, wanted on two active warrants including felony evading arrest.

KPD says 18-year-old La'Ron Revels was arrested after officers recovered three loaded firearms, including a mini Draco, on Harriet Tubman Street.

Warm Saturday turns wet: rain moves in late Saturday night and becomes steady Sunday. Some locations north of Knoxville could pick up an inch or more.

Knoxville police say more than a dozen people were arrested in a cocaine distribution probe that produced guns, fentanyl and hundreds of grams of cocaine. The investigation is ongoing.

Sunny and mild Friday, then rain likely Saturday night into Sunday; NWS warns some spots could see an inch or more.

Alcoa commissioners unanimously endorsed a plan urging Blount County to reappraise property every two years to better match fast‑moving market values. Officials say the change would blunt sudden valuation swings that recently hit local budgets.

Slick City Action Park is opening locations in Knoxville and Pigeon Forge in 2026, bringing more than 20 indoor slides and new jobs to the region. TopJump in Pigeon Forge will close to make way for the conversion.

A water main break has disrupted Oliver Springs' water distribution; crews are on scene and officials urge residents to monitor updates.

Knox County plans to shift oversight of the Richard L. Bean juvenile detention center to Juvenile Court Judge Tim Irwin amid long-running scrutiny. County leaders will lay out the proposal at Tuesday’s meeting.

TBI says a Blount County probation officer had sexual contact with a probationer; he faces multiple charges and was booked on a $250,000 bond.