Knoxville's Tuesday morning was cold with temperatures at 28°F, and forecasts promised a mix of sun and clouds with highs of 34°F. Hazardous weather is possible due to potential black ice and a looming impactful winter storm.

Phong Le develops advanced flood-risk simulations using a variety of data, working at ORNL to improve water-related disaster forecasts and management.

A fire in a portable classroom at Rocky Hill Elementary School in Knoxville was quickly controlled, causing moderate damage. The school was closed the next day for safety assessments.

The NWS issued a Winter Weather Advisory for parts of East Tennessee, warning of snow, freezing rain, and high winds. Travel may be hazardous, and residents should prepare for potential power outages.

Hamblen County Sheriff's Office reports that 57-year-old Mark Waller was found dead after a stabbing, with stepson Tristan Doan arrested and charged with first-degree murder.

The National Weather Service predicts a mix of cloudy skies, wind gusts, and potential freezing precipitation, with varying conditions and temperatures for Knoxville in the coming days.

The Kingsport Carousel is closed for maintenance during January with a reopening in early February; playground remains open while the carousel and gift shop are unavailable.

Seymour VFD responded to a fire involving a building and vehicles on Chapman Highway, affecting traffic and requiring Knoxville Utilities Board to cut natural gas service. Causes and injuries are unknown.

Debris and heavy equipment have been swept into the Pigeon River after flooding, leading the Cocke County EMA to warn residents to stay away from the riverbank.

The National Weather Service forecasts wet conditions with showers and possible severe thunderstorms for Knoxville, TN. Severe weather, including damaging winds and tornado risks, is primarily expected around Chattanooga and nearby mountain areas.

The NWS in Knoxville predicts a week of wet weather with showers, thunderstorms, and a risk of floods and gusty winds up to 55 mph, particularly in the Tennessee mountains.

Knoxville volunteers delivered meals and gifts to over 700 seniors on Christmas, keeping company with the homebound and providing a sense of family and social interaction.

Food City agrees to pay over $8 million to settle opioid-related False Claims Act allegations concerning improper dispensing of controlled substances at its pharmacies.