Knoxville's Henley Bridge is set to relaunch its decorative lighting, upgraded with cost-effective LED technology, enhancing the city's nightscape after a six-year hiatus.

Sean Finnegan received a death sentence for the 2019 murder of Jennifer Paxton, after an Anderson County jury found his actions heinously cruel. Finnegan's legal team pointed to his difficult past and the state's current halt on executions.

A former Knox County lieutenant, Charles Seth Miller, was charged with DUI and related offenses after his arrest involving a firearm and numerous empty alcohol cans. He resigned the same day as the arrest.

Knoxville anticipates sunny, warmer days with temperatures reaching the mid-80s. The forecast suggests clear skies and comfortable evenings with lows in the mid-60s.

A pedestrian died after being hit by a car on Magnolia Avenue in Knoxville; the driver cooperated with the investigation, and the road has since reopened.

The Gatlinburg Bypass will close from August 21 to 25 for bridge rehab, affecting the stretch between the Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook and Newfound Gap Road.

Firefighters in North Knoxville battled a blaze at the Fort Loudon Waste and Recycling plant, recalling a similar incident in 2019. No hazardous air pollutants were detected.

The Grassy Branch Bridge in Pittman Center, Sevier County, is newly completed, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony with local and state officials is set for August 16.

Crockett Days at David Crockett Birthplace State Park celebrates the frontiersman's 238th birthday with 18th-century activities and demonstrations from August 16-18.

A motorcyclist, Russell Swanson Jr., died after his bike hit a merging car on Alcoa Highway. The other driver was cited for failure to yield. Police are investigating the crash.

The Department of Energy's National School on Neutron and X-ray Scattering concluded its 26th session, providing hands-on learning for selected graduate students in physical sciences.

An orphaned bear cub was reunited with its siblings after being found near a Gatlinburg motel where its mother was euthanized. It was identified by a distinctive chest blaze and captured using doughnut bait.

Benjamin Manard of ORNL has been awarded the 2024 Lester W. Strock Award from the Society of Applied Spectroscopy for his contributions to analytical atomic spectrochemistry.