Brisk mornings give way to sunny, dry afternoons. Highs climb from the 60s to the 80s; patchy frost possible in higher elevations.

A memorial stone behind Newport’s National Guard armory was knocked over and later tossed down an embankment, the sheriff’s office says. Deputies are asking residents to submit tips and check cameras.

Jason Dobbins pleaded guilty to official misconduct and was placed on judicial diversion after a state audit found he used a county vehicle and profited from tax‑sale deals. The case follows a broader probe of the trustee’s office.

An early-morning blaze damaged one building at the Sidney James Mountain Lodge in downtown Gatlinburg. Fire crews contained the fire, moved guests to the community center and reported no injuries.

Cloudy, mild morning in Knoxville with highs near 74°F today. Gusty southwest winds now and increasing chances for showers and thunderstorms midweek into the weekend.

Sunny upper‑60s Sunday in Knoxville. NWS warns of elevated fire danger—avoid outdoor burning.

A rockslide and two wildfires have closed sections of Little River Road, trails and backcountry campsites in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Expect detours and limited access.

Monroe County deputies are asking for help finding 57-year-old Todd Lee Hopkins, wanted for violating probation by failing to register as a sex offender. The sheriff posted the alert on Facebook and listed tip lines.

An acquaintance has been charged with felony murder after 83-year-old Teddy Turner was found dead at his Livingston home, authorities say.

A car fleeing an unmarked law‑enforcement vehicle struck a Knox County Sheriff’s narcotics vehicle in East Knoxville, leaving three people injured, officials say.

NICB data reviewed by WATE show Tennessee logged 13,642 vehicle thefts in 2025, with Nissan Maxima, Altima and Hyundai models among the most stolen. Local hotspots and older models keep risk high for some owners.

Two men were detained on I‑75 near Exit 60 after a multi‑county chase; one was taken by Loudon deputies and another by Sweetwater police, and both are in Knox County custody.

A Tennessee man accused of burning the Highlander civil‑rights center in 2019 has agreed to plead guilty, court filings and local reporting show.