A 3-year-old was found alone and unclothed in a North Knoxville apartment parking lot; court records show his father has been charged with child endangerment and child abuse.

A bicyclist suffered life‑threatening injuries after being struck by an SUV on North Cherry Street near I‑40 late Saturday. Police closed the road overnight while investigators worked the scene.

Hamblen County voters head to the polls today; polls are open 8 a.m.–8 p.m. and ballots must be cast at your assigned precinct.

After one year, Monroe County’s workhouse has placed about 60 people in, cut recidivism and supplied manufacturers with steady workers. Officials say the model is both a reentry win and a local hiring solution.

Chilly start with frost and a freeze warning this morning; sunny and near 68°F today. Warmup to near 80°F early next week with storms possible midweek.

Alcoa's Board will preview a roughly $200 million FY27 budget next Tuesday that would fund major infrastructure projects while holding the line on property taxes.

City and state crews are adding crosswalks, sidewalks and a Sevier Avenue streetscape to slow traffic and make walking safer. New beacons, refuge islands and a roundabout are part of the plan.

A tractor-trailer leaked diesel on I‑40 East near Prosser Road Tuesday, prompting a HAZMAT response and lane closures that snarled the morning commute.

Knoxville City Council could vote May 12 on an ordinance to ban smoking in all bars, a move supporters call a public‑health and workers' rights win.

The Savannah Bananas will play two sold‑out shows in Knoxville on May 21 and May 23. Find ticket-lottery info, resale warnings and where to stream the Neyland game.

Oliver Springs revoked all active burn permits Wednesday and paused new permits as fire danger rose across East Tennessee. Officials urged residents to avoid fire pits until conditions improve.

A Clay County Sheriff's K-9 was flown to UTCVM after ozone exposure; multi-agency teams stabilized and airlifted the dog to Knoxville for advanced care.

The Smokies will open an online lottery on April 24 for Elkmont’s synchronous firefly nights May 20–27. Officials will award 960 vehicle passes; entry costs $1 and winners pay $29.