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Knoxville seeks public input to enhance its bicycle infrastructure as part of updating its 2015 Bicycle Facilities Plan and aligning with its Vision Zero goal.
I-275 in Knox County is closing for bridge construction starting at 7 p.m. tonight until early Monday, July 21, with detours via I-40 and I-640 expected to increase traffic.
The 2025 Fun Fest parade on Friday will bring road closures in downtown Kingsport, starting with Clinchfield Street at 10 a.m. Detours will be in place.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A news report revealed that staff at Kiddie Korner in Clinton failed to report suspected child abuse and neglect, leading to corrective measures at the center.
Weather & Environment in ...
The National Weather Service predicts a week of heat, showers, and thunderstorms for southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and southwest Virginia, with heat index values around 100 degrees.
Politics & Govt in ...
The Sevierville Police Department announced promotions within its ranks, with Chief Manning expressing confidence in the newly promoted officers' leadership and dedication.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Six entrepreneurs join ORNL's Innovation Crossroads to develop energy startups, with fellowships providing stipends, travel allowances, and access to facilities and mentorship.
Knoxville Police seek public help after shots were fired from a silver Nissan SUV on I-40 East; no victims reported, and the incident is under investigation.
Community & Society in ...
Johnson City's Municipal Building Commission Chambers reopens after renovations with new security, accessibility, and technology upgrades. Public meetings resume on-site on July 17.
Sevier County Sheriff's Office provides microchip readers to deputies and announces a Microchip Day for local residents to microchip their pets for better recovery chances if lost.
Deputy Bryar Smith has been promoted to Detective in the Sevier County Sheriff's Office, focusing on overdose-related cases and narcotics distribution.
Early fog in Knoxville with 70°F and 100% humidity clears by 9 am; temperatures may reach 90 degrees with a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms.
Munford Police Department announced the indictment of Scotty D. Tice on 51 counts, including "Rape of a Child" and "Aggravated Sexual Battery." He is jailed without bond, awaiting trial.
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