Startup Day 2024 in Knoxville featured a pitch competition and celebrated local entrepreneurship, with Andrew Hanna winning $10,000 for lithium-ion battery safety innovation.

Gov. Bill Lee surveyed hurricane-damaged I-40 in Cocke County, with plans to partially reopen it. The US DoT provided funds for repairs, while long-term restoration and interstate connectivity remain challenges.

TDEC announces a mobile hazardous waste collection on Oct. 12 in Cumberland and Grundy counties, Tennessee, encouraging residents to safely dispose of household hazardous materials.

Brian Keith Hodge, 40, was indicted and arrested for sexual battery allegedly committed at Monroe County EMA Station, Madisonville, Tennessee. Details of the August 24 incident remain undisclosed.

Kingston Police investigate an attempted theft of an ATM involving two suspects and a stolen truck with tow straps; the machine was damaged but not breached.

Officer's patrol car was hit by a DUI suspect, causing minor injuries and prompting a police plea for sober driving.

East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia are under a Flood Watch due to Hurricane Helene, with potential flash flooding and winds up to 60 mph expected. Residents are warned to stay alert for rising waters and wind damage.

After nearly a decade, Cassius Cash is leaving his role as superintendent of Great Smoky Mountains National Park for a new position as head of the Yosemite Conservancy.

Dense fog in Knoxville this morning reduced visibility, but the region expects a sunny and hot day with highs near 90 degrees. The hot weather will continue through the weekend, with temperatures potentially reaching 92 degrees.

Knox County authorities seek public help to identify a man found dead near Ten Mile Creek Greenway in August 2023, emphasizing distinctive tattoos for identification.

16 South Greene Middle School students face juvenile charges over a simulated school shooting video on TikTok; the video prompted a swift police response.

Three ORNL researchers, Ross Wang, Adian Cook, and Majbah Uddin, have been elevated to IEEE senior members, recognizing their professional achievements in transportation research.

Knoxville Police responded to multiple crashes near UT, warning against DUI after an SUV flipped at World's Fair Park. The driver was arrested for DUI; thankfully, no pedestrians were injured.