A Tampa man went on trial in Hamilton County after a 2023 Frazier Avenue crash that killed a mother and her toddler and left the father with severe injuries.

Knoxville Crime Stoppers named Markeyta Loverson wanted on an aggravated assault warrant. Tips can be submitted anonymously by text, phone, app or online; a reward is available.

Two Elizabethton residents were arrested after alleged vandalism at U.S. Forest Service recreation sites around Watauga Lake; one faces a sex-exploitation charge.

Athens will pair a 600‑drone America 250 light show with its July 4 Buddy Liner fireworks at Athens Regional Park, plus a free concert and family activities.

Jellystone Park reopens June 1 in Pigeon Forge after a multimillion-dollar renovation, with cabins, pools, RV sites and Yogi Bear meet-and-greets returning for summer.

Flood Watch in effect through this afternoon for parts of East Tennessee; heavy downpours may cause flash flooding and slow commutes.

A Maryville man was sentenced to 10 months in federal prison after damaging an Enbridge metering station last May, triggering evacuations and a federal probe.

Knoxville police arrested two men after an alleged attempt to use fake ID and fraudulent paperwork to pick up a 2026 Tesla Model S at the Montvue Road store.

Blount Partnership says AI data centers would strain local water and electric systems, joining nearby counties that are tightening zoning and utility rules.

Knoxville police are searching for two people after a 24‑year‑old was seriously injured in the downtown Jackson Avenue parking lot. Detectives say the investigation is active.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely today in Knoxville with locally heavy downpours possible. Gusty ridge-top winds and repeated storms could affect commutes through Memorial Day.

Foggy morning in Knoxville gives way to a hot, humid afternoon; afternoon storms are possible with a few strong cells.

Fog lifts for a hot Tuesday in Knoxville with highs near 90°F. Showers and storms return Wednesday into the holiday weekend.