AJ Tierney is opening House of Strays, a cocktail bar with a black-box theatre on Jackson Avenue that will donate part of proceeds to Knoxville Children’s Theatre. The venue aims to open in fall 2026.

A flood watch is in effect for Cherokee and Clay counties through Saturday afternoon as forecasters warn that flash flooding is possible. Heavy downpours could swamp low‑lying roads.

A Lenoir City woman says she lost a mid‑term pregnancy while detained by ICE; DHS disputes the account and lawmakers are pressing for stronger protections.

Heavy, localized rain early Thursday prompted an NWS Flash Flood Warning and closed SR 160 at Fowler and Bybee in Cocke County. Local crews warned motorists to avoid flooded roads.

KTA voted to make Route 1—the Downtown Connector—permanently fare‑free after a late‑2025 pilot that officials say boosted downtown ridership. The 15‑minute shuttle will continue to run gameday service.

A Harriman man, identified as Cecil Baptiste, died after an assault Tuesday night; two men were arrested and booked on aggravated‑assault charges. Authorities say prosecutors are reviewing the case.

MoneyLion's 2026 analysis names Kingsport, Knoxville and Chattanooga among U.S. metros where asking prices exceed typical home values by wide margins.

A severe storm collapsed a building that housed Duncan Lumber in New Tazewell Friday night while downing power lines. Officials say no injuries were reported and crews are assessing damage.

Two mules were pulled to safety after a tractor-trailer jackknifed in Knoxville; veterinarians cleared the animals and lanes reopened after a few hours.

A Knoxville man is charged with aggravated assault after police say he pistol‑whipped a woman; officers recovered a stolen handgun and more than 13 grams of suspected meth.

Maryville restaurants report tomatoes and lettuce have jumped hundreds of percent this spring, forcing menu changes and fundraisers. Local owners blame freezes and higher fuel costs.

After Villa Collina’s 2022 demolition, the riverfront lot on Lyons View Pike is being redeveloped; University of Tennessee trustee John Compton is building a new mansion.

City and private investors broke ground on a $16M Rockwood Municipal Airport expansion that adds a terminal and 75,000 sq ft of hangars to support Oak Ridge corridor projects.