Gatlinburg Police participate in the Tip-A-Cop event to support Special Olympics athletes, serving at Texas Roadhouse and raising funds for sports and health programs.

The Sevierville Police Department advises Slammedenuff car show attendees that no pre- or post-event meet-ups are allowed on local properties, emphasizing safety and order during the event.

Morristown residents may experience water discoloration due to fire hydrant flow tests starting October 6th, essential for maintaining insurance rates. The city assures the water is safe and advises running taps until clear.

Pigeon Forge Police seek help on Facebook to reunite a found dog with its owner, as the local Animal Care Center is overwhelmed. They urge public assistance through contact number (865) 453-9063.

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area's visitor spending contributed $28.5 million to the local economy according to the National Park Service's 2024 report.

Knoxville is conducting a full-scale emergency preparedness drill at Dow's Dale Avenue plant, simulating a chemical incident to test local agencies' coordinated response.

Jason Mullins died in a motorcycle crash in Roane County, likely caused by hydraulic fluid on the road. He was wearing a helmet, and no other vehicles were involved.

The National Weather Service forecasts a mix of sun and possible showers for Knoxville, with temperatures in the low 80s and mostly clear nights ahead.

Kingsport announces annual bulk leaf collection to begin on October 13 with specific guidelines for residents to follow when placing leaves for pickup.

A man in South Knoxville died from an assault, leading to a manslaughter charge for the suspect, Fernando Carerra, as per Knoxville Police Department.

The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a hazardous weather outlook for southwest NC, east TN, and southwest VA, with a mixed forecast of sun and thunderstorms.

Midnight Rodeo, Inc. in Cocke County pleaded guilty to tax evasion and was fined $1,500 and ordered to pay $59,247.28 in restitution by Tennessee authorities.

Study at Oak Ridge National Laboratory finds no evidence for "sterile" neutrinos, placing limits on their mass and existence, despite prior anomalies that suggested their presence in the universe.