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

Former Vice President Mike Pence will headline the second Undergraduate Civics Symposium in downtown Knoxville, where students will debate patriotism and civic life.

A University of Tennessee analysis tied to a Safer TN dashboard estimates gun violence cost Tennessee about $3.6 billion in 2023 and recorded roughly 1,622 firearm deaths. The data breaks the toll into homicides, suicides and accidents and highlights stark demographic and geographic patterns.

Knox County and the McNabb Center broke ground on a 13,000‑sq‑ft recovery high school that will expand the Elevate program and let students get treatment while earning credits. The new campus is expected to open this fall.

Cocke County EMA warns an overnight storm could cause power outages; residents are urged to charge phones, set an alarm and check on neighbors.

Sunny and near 70°F today, then a system late Sunday into Monday could bring damaging winds and a quick rain-to-snow change in the mountains.

Sunny and breezy today with gusts to about 35 mph. A strong cold front arrives Sunday night into Monday, bringing showers and a sharp temperature drop.

A TBI investigation found allegedly falsified training records at the Erwin Police Department, prompting indictments for the former chief and two other officials. The charges include fraud-related counts tied to P.O.S.T. training credits.

City and state planners outlined streetscape, transit‑signal and enforcement moves after a string of fatal crashes on North Broadway. Work will roll out in phases.

Cloudy and mild with spotty showers before 5 p.m. Sunday. Midweek warmth may flirt with record highs and storms are possible Wednesday night.

Police closed off Union Avenue and Market Square after a man reportedly jumped from the Embassy Suites. Detectives are investigating and asked people to avoid the area.

Nordstrom Rack will open at Pinnacle at Turkey Creek on June 25 with early festivities, giveaways and savings up to 70%.

Federal marshals are searching for James Perry after he missed his manslaughter trial in Knoxville. The victim's family says they still want answers as the manhunt continues.