Johnson City residents must pay 2024 property taxes by February 28 to avoid penalties; payments are accepted in person, by mail, or online with a fee.

Knoxville hosts a workshop on March 7, 2025, to teach creekbank repair techniques and erosion prevention, with expert sessions and hands-on field application.

A Williamson County school bus with 17 children onboard was in a wreck with no injuries reported, details withheld; police and responders acted swiftly.

Blount County Sheriff's Office commemorates the first anniversary of Deputy Greg McCowan's death in the line of duty with a memorial and social media tributes.

Missing teenager Donovan Smith has been found by the Knoxville Police Department and announced on their social media on February 6, 2025. Community assistance was thanked.

A Pigeon Forge pastor, Dwight Suttles, was indicted on charges including rape of a child and aggravated sexual battery, involving allegations with five victims under 13.

Knoxville's weather brings temporary calm before a week of showers and potential thunderstorms, with a flood risk by mid-week, as residents are advised to stay alert.

Elizabethton firefighters undertake a 40-hour yearly training, covering emergency scenarios like CPR and fire inspections, to enhance their community service.

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.