Benjamin Shuttlesworth, 47, faces attempted first-degree murder charges after a shooting in Knoxville; no injuries reported. He had a stolen gun and an outstanding assault warrant.

The Knoxville Fire Department urges drivers to avoid illegal parking in Fort Sanders to prevent blocking emergency vehicles, stressing the danger of delayed response times.

A 73-year-old hiker, Ann Houghton, was found dead in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park after being reported missing. She was a long-time park volunteer.

The City of Knoxville invites proposals for housing and homelessness initiatives, with a Feb. 21 deadline for CDBG and Homeless Grants Program funding applications.

The Oak Ridge National Laboratory has developed AI technology that reduced the time to process cancer pathology reports from 22 to 14 months, potentially accelerating cancer detection and response.

KUB Fiber is providing free gigabit internet to over 130 low-income student households in Knox County through the KUB ConnectED program, funded by the city and county.

Johnson City Police Department's 'A Safer 26 in ‘24' campaign led to a 6.5% reduction in crashes and a 50% drop in fatal crashes on Interstate 26. Traffic stops increased by 86%, with more citations and warnings issued.

Investigation into Father Joseph Reed by Knox County Sheriff's Office is closed with allegations deemed unsubstantiated; Tennessee DCS still investigating.

The WPFD received a $25,470 grant for new Structural Turnout Gear to enhance firefighter safety, thanking Tennessee officials for the funding support.

Knoxville announces a public meeting on Jan 28 for input on the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan for housing and neighborhood development. Over 600 residents have engaged in the process to date.

Former President Joe Biden's farewell speech referenced concerns similar to those in Andrew Jackson's farewell about the threat of oligarchy, drawing historical parallels.

Interstate Health opens a new clinic in Knoxville offering health services to truck drivers and locals, improving healthcare access for a historically underserved group.

Ex-utility president Matthew Ballard was charged with bribery and misconduct, involving kickbacks and misuse of district funds totaling over $1.7 million.