Knox County's forensic center is investigating six possible heat-related deaths after a regional heat wave; autopsies and toxicology testing are pending. Cooling centers have opened across Knoxville.

Patchy morning fog gives way to highs near 92°F and a chance of late‑day thunderstorms.

Oak Ridge Electric reports multiple outages after trees downed lines. Crews are on scene; report outages to 833-628-3400 or check the live outage map.

The Blount County zoning board voted 3-1 to approve special exceptions for two Maryville apartment projects that would add 824 units. The approvals attach memos and site plans to the county record.

NWS Morristown issued a special weather statement after radar showed a strong thunderstorm near Murphy with gusts up to 50 mph and half-inch hail.

Knoxville police and Crime Stoppers released photos asking the public to identify two people tied to a June 25 vehicle theft. The vehicle was recovered in Walland and tipsters may be eligible for up to $2,000.

Alcoa, Maryville and Blount County are weighing a roughly $20M joint purchase of the old South Plant to steer redevelopment and block data‑center uses.

A 39-year-old White Pine mother died after jumping into a flooded culvert to save her son during heavy rains in Grainger County.

Strong, potentially severe storms may sweep through Knoxville early Saturday, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds. Heat and humidity are set to return next week.

A City of Clinton 911 dispatcher turned himself in and now faces multiple child‑sex charges; arraignment is set for Thursday, June 25.

A bear was filmed climbing into the bed of a pickup truck off Baskins Creek in Gatlinburg. Local posts and wildlife officials urged securing trash and locking vehicles.

Young‑Williams says it has 149 dogs in care — about 55 over capacity — and is urging adoptions, fosters and donations this weekend.

A state audit and TBI review say video shows a trusty inmate working with county employees at a private marina. Grand‑jury indictments name two Monroe County sheriff’s staff on misconduct and unlawful‑labor counts.