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.

ORNL scientists have enhanced atomic force microscopy to improve the study of bacterial biofilms, linking individual bacteria with biofilm structure and using machine learning to analyze data, published in npj Biofilms and Microbiomes.

TDOT is rerouting traffic for phase two of I-75 at I-24 interchange improvements in Hamilton County; ramp expansions will result in lane closures at night from August 3 to 5.

The Sevierville Police Department has issued new drop-off and pick-up maps for Sevierville Primary School to ease traffic congestion and enhance safety.

The Sevierville Police Department held a free child car seat safety event at Chick-fil-A, providing inspections and safety advice for parents and caregivers.

Oak Ridge residents can influence their city's future at an open house on August 18, discussing the "Oak Ridge 2045" comprehensive plan at the new Conference Center.

Knoxville Police, in collaboration with other agencies, arrested 11 people in a property crime crackdown, including Zachary Littleton who faced eight warrants.

Johnson City Public Works is paving Claude Simmons Road between Knob Creek Road and Strawberry Field Drive from July 31 to August 1, which may cause delays.