DOE official Timothy Walsh visited Oak Ridge and pitched reusing cleaned-up federal land for reactors, AI supercomputers and medical‑isotope work. The plan ties cleanup to new private investment.

Tennessee’s Helene Agricultural and Timber Relief Fund opens April 22 for eligible East Tennessee farmers, offering payments to offset verified timber, crop and infrastructure losses.

A federal complaint alleges years of sexual and physical abuse of students with disabilities at Union Grove Middle School and accuses district officials of concealing the misconduct. The filing names school leaders and seeks damages.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA plans an 88,500-sq-ft operations site at Pellissippi Place, a significant win for Blount County’s innovation park. More details are expected soon.

Crime Stoppers posted a 'Wanted Wednesday' for Deanie Marie Bishop, wanted on a felony theft warrant tied to a stolen vehicle in Knoxville.

Knox County’s median January sale price dipped to $375,000 as recorded transactions fell to 501, according to Realtor.com deed data reported locally. The shift signals a modest cool‑down after recent gains.

Loudon‑based Protomet says it will hire about 50 workers and hold a career fair April 23 to fill assembly, machining and welding positions as part of an "AI‑proof" push.

A 69-year-old man died after his tractor slid off an embankment and overturned on Sherm Mountain Road in Sneedville, the Tennessee Highway Patrol said.

A Knoxville man says deputies arrested and detained him on the wrong warrant, costing him his job and health; he’s suing for damages and a court order to change verification practices.

A suspect opened fire on Knox County deputies during an overnight standoff on Roberts Road; the person was arrested around 4 a.m. and no injuries were reported.

Sunny, dry days are set for Knoxville with highs rising into the 80s by the weekend. Check local burn restrictions as humidity falls.

Clear and dry today with highs near 72; temperatures surge into the 80s by Sunday. No rain expected through Monday.

Fog this morning clears to sunny skies with a high near 66°F. Temperatures will climb into the 80s by Sunday.