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.

A 37-year-old man drowned at Bald River Falls, with rescue operations conducted by Monroe County Sheriff's Office and officials urging the public to pray for the victim's family.

Knoxville's National Weather Service issued a heat advisory due to high heat index values up to 108 degrees, warning of heat illnesses and advising caution.

A convicted felon was arrested in Knoxville for possessing a stolen firearm after a tip-off to East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers; potential drug involvement is being investigated.

Oak Ridge Fire Department unveiled its new ladder truck, Tower 20, set to enhance their firefighting capabilities and ensure better emergency support.

A man in Harriman was arrested after bounty hunters found inert and hoax weapons, including a fake rocket launcher, at his property. The TBI charged him with multiple counts related to the weapons.

Morgan County detectives shot an armed man twice during a standoff; TBI is investigating the incident. The man, involved in a prior domestic dispute, is expected to survive.

Convicted felon Markeius Campbell was arrested in Knoxville with drugs and firearms following a Crime Stoppers tip.

Knoxville forecasts show a week of heat, sun, and sporadic thunderstorms, with highs reaching the low to mid-90s and a moderate chance of rain each day.

Firefighter Jackson Irwin graduated from Paramedic School at Roane State Community College, enhancing his skills for service at Rural Metro Fire's Station 41.

Knoxville Police arrested two juveniles caught breaking into vehicles in a garage; officers found over 160 grams of marijuana and stolen items in their possession.

Knoxville is set for hot, sunny days with chances of evening storms, high temps mid-90s, and heat indexes possibly higher.

A motorcyclist died after hitting a stopped pickup truck on Chapman Highway in South Knoxville. The crash occurred at 11:20 p.m. and is under KPD investigation.