Michael Gray Jr. pleaded guilty to charges related to the death and abuse of his adopted siblings, following his parents' life sentences for similar crimes.

Knoxville roadway construction to disrupt traffic, as KUB upgrades utilities under Cumberland Avenue, initially closing parts between 11th and 16th Streets, affecting drivers and pedestrians.

Oak Ridge Police are searching for missing 16-year-old Elsie Barber, last seen on May 11. She's described as 5'2" with brown hair and eyes, needing medication.

A Kentucky dentist received a 20-year sentence for prescribing excessive opioids, resulting in a patient's overdose death. He ignored signs of addiction and faced federal charges for his actions.

The Knox County Public Library will hold its Children's Festival of Reading on May 18, celebrating literacy with authors, illustrators, and musicians, and honoring the Imagination Library of Knox County.

A TBI-issued Silver Alert is ongoing for Margaret Perkins, a missing 52-year-old woman from Roane County with an undisclosed medical condition. She was last seen in Harriman.

Foggy conditions in Knoxville this morning are set to clear for a sunny day with a high of 73°F, and a slight chance of evening showers. The week ahead anticipates variable weather with chances of rain and storms, particularly from Monday onward.

A kitchen fire at Dick's Last Resort in Gatlinburg caused a temporary shutdown of the Parkway, but normal traffic resumed after the fire was controlled.

Authorities are actively searching for two missing kids from Sevier County, possibly in Kentucky. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is aiding in the search.

Tonka, the last elephant at Zoo Knoxville and one of North America's largest African elephants, was euthanized due to worsening health issues related to his leg.

Candace Parker has been named president of Adidas Women’s Basketball after retiring from the WNBA. She brings years of experience and aims to influence product development to player endorsements.

The National Weather Service in Knoxville has issued weather advisories for East Tennessee due to thunderstorms and potential flooding. Residents are urged to stay cautious.

Legal action is initiated by the Southern Environmental Law Center to protect the Berry Cave salamander in Tennessee, alleging U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's failure to safeguard the species.