Eric Norman has been promoted to sergeant at the Elizabethton Police Department, bringing his law enforcement and military experience to his new role as patrol shift field supervisor.

Knoxville's forecast includes potential sprinkles, showers, rain, snow showers, flurries, and cold temperatures with high winds. A Winter Storm Warning is issued for mountain areas. Sunny days and mixed precipitation are expected later in the week.

The first day of EMT school at Rural Metro Fire - Knox County starts, marking a first for both the new Roane State Health Science building and the use of a Simulation lab for pre-hospital training in Tennessee.

The Sevierville Fire Department is set to enhance rescue operations with the new Rescue Company 13, currently in the final stage of construction and due to join next month.

An early morning fire at Allensville Overlook Apartments was contained by residents with extinguishers and quickly extinguished by the Sevierville Fire Department, resulting in minor damages and no injuries.

An 18-year-old man died in a head-on collision in Jefferson County; the driver of the other vehicle faces child endangerment charges as two children were not in car seats.

In East Tennessee, a drug task force seized over 480 pounds of THC and 5 pounds of fentanyl worth over $10 million, as part of an investigation into drug distribution networks.

Kingsport to hold its 26th MLK Day Parade with a theme promoting love over racism, followed by a community luncheon and a quarterly service event supporting infants.

The City of Alcoa is seeking bids for a Dryer Building roof repair project until February 5, 2026. Submissions can be made via various methods, and the city reserves the right to reject any bids.

Two men were charged with second-degree murder following a fatal shooting at a Hamblen County party that left two young males dead and two minors injured.

A student at McMinn County High School faces charges and school discipline after a weapon was found in their car; officials confirmed no threat to campus safety.

ORNL researchers developed a new energy storage design using ionogels, aiming to improve safety and efficiency by replacing flammable liquid electrolytes with a stable membrane.

The Leadvale Access Area on Douglas Lake is closed for repairs after Hurricane Helene damage, with restoration efforts expected to last into late February.