Knox County’s 2025 development report shows $2.4 billion in new construction and nearly 6,000 permitted units, with a countywide shift toward multi‑unit housing.

Fog burns off to a hot, muggy afternoon in Knoxville. Highs near 88°F with heat‑index values in the mid‑90s and a slight storm chance before 4 p.m.

A Cosby traffic stop led Cocke County deputies to seize meth, Suboxone strips and firearms and arrest two people, officials say.

A family-restored mini-golf course, a frontier-inspired cafe and a joint restaurant are set to open in Townsend this summer.

Police warned after a bear was seen in north Clinton Wednesday; officials posted safety steps and a non‑emergency line for sightings. Authorities urge residents to secure attractants and report sightings.

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.