Inmate Lester Clouse was indicted on retaliation charges for threatening an elected official; the TBI investigated the case. His bond is set at $50,000.

The Knoxville area is expected to have a mix of clear skies and potential thunderstorms in the coming days, with varying temperatures and wind conditions.

The University of Tennessee will raise football season ticket prices by 4% for the 2026 season, with additional taxes and a 10% talent fee. Payment plans are available for fans to manage costs.

A Central High School student in Knoxville was arrested for having a stolen gun on campus, leading to a lockdown. The incident was the first of its kind for the school year.

Federal agents charged five leaders of the Carteles Unidos with crimes including drug and weapons offenses; the cartel is now labeled as a foreign terrorist organization.

The National Weather Service in Knoxville forecasts hot and sunny conditions with potential thunderstorms and slight temperature drops later in the week.

West Knox County residents were relieved after Rural Metro Fire contained a kitchen fire caused by a lightning strike. No injuries were reported, and investigations continue.

Nathan Hart from Knoxville, Tennessee, received a 70-month sentence for child pornography possession and must pay restitution and undergo 20 years of supervised release.

A Sevierville man shot a bear in his home; TWRA did not cite him as no violations occurred. The agency recommends securing attractants to prevent such incidents.

The TWRA is investigating reports of a person in West Knoxville feeding bears, raising community safety concerns and the risk of euthanizing the bears. Feeding wildlife is discouraged by TWRA.

Two Knox County officials have been indicted for official misconduct involving taxpayer funds, leading to Mayor Jacobs expressing disappointment and advocating for ethical conduct.

The Sevierville Sunrise Rotary Club, with Tennessee State Bank and Publix, created "Go Bags" for local law enforcement, appreciated by the Sevier County Sheriff's Office.

Knoxville's weekly weather forecast includes a mix of sun, fog, and potential showers, with high humidity and temperatures reaching the high 80s to low 90s.