Club XYZ, a cornerstone of Knoxville's queer nightlife, will close after Pride weekend; owners point to a landlord dispute.

Knoxville Police responded to an active barricade on E. Caldwell Avenue; crisis negotiators and Special Operations personnel are on scene.

A new family entertainment complex has opened at 2141 Parkway, swapping tribute shows for simulators, interactive mini‑golf and baked chimney‑cone ice cream.

An 89-year-old man was pronounced dead after his truck was recovered from the Tennessee River at Volunteer Landing; police are investigating.

Young-Williams warns scammers are spoofing shelter and police numbers, demanding thousands from owners of missing pets. Verify calls with official numbers and report suspicious contacts.

Showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon in Knoxville with gusty winds and pockets of heavy rain. Juneteenth events Friday may start wet — bring a rain jacket.

A temporary closure of Boring Road at Kingston Pike has split Farragut neighbors as town and school traffic plans move forward.

Former Grande Aviation president admitted diverting Payroll Support Program money and failing to pay $127,184 in payroll taxes.

Knox County’s 2025 development report shows $2.4 billion in new construction and nearly 6,000 permitted units, with a countywide shift toward multi‑unit housing.

Fog burns off to a hot, muggy afternoon in Knoxville. Highs near 88°F with heat‑index values in the mid‑90s and a slight storm chance before 4 p.m.

A Cosby traffic stop led Cocke County deputies to seize meth, Suboxone strips and firearms and arrest two people, officials say.

A family-restored mini-golf course, a frontier-inspired cafe and a joint restaurant are set to open in Townsend this summer.

Police warned after a bear was seen in north Clinton Wednesday; officials posted safety steps and a non‑emergency line for sightings. Authorities urge residents to secure attractants and report sightings.