Knoxville Police are investigating the death of Brian Overby, a homeless man who died from blunt force trauma after an assault at Broadway Shopping Center on September 7. The KPD is seeking information from the public.

A Harriman councilman, Brian Frost, and his son, Bradley, face charges including evidence tampering and minors' alcohol provision after the shooting death of Holden Howse at a party.

Knoxville is covered in dense fog that is disrupting morning traffic, with visibility down to a quarter-mile. The fog is expected to clear by 9 AM with a sunny afternoon ahead.

Monroe County inmate Cody Allen Patterson escaped during work release, stealing a Dodge Ram and severing his ankle monitor. He was 8 months short of finishing a 3-year sentence. Authorities and U.S. Marshals are searching for him.

The TBI has issued a Silver Alert for 79-year-old Leeroy Mundy, missing from Mascot, TN, and urges public assistance in locating him. Mundy has a medical condition; he was last seen wearing blue jeans and a blue shirt.

The Tennessee Volunteers football team advanced to No. 12 in the AP Top 25 and Coaches polls after a bye week, marking their 54th consecutive week in the rankings.

The Johnson City Fire Department is hosting a Community Roundtable on Oct. 9 to educate on fire prevention, focusing on the safe use of lithium-ion batteries.

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.