Knoxville Police and Animal Services wrangled a loose pig by a Wendy's which was later reclaimed by its owner.

The TBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Anderson County which led to the closure of I-75 South near Rocky Top for several hours. Details are limited, but the highway has since reopened.

Tazewell Police search for a shooter after officers were fired upon while responding to a disturbance. No one was injured and the suspect remains at large.

Morgan Olson, LLC is laying off 250 employees in Loudon County, with the layoffs starting February 11, 2025, despite previously celebrating expansion.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) has increased statewide patrols to prevent serious incidents and roadway deaths during the holiday season as part of their Safety Enforcement Campaign.

Chad Parish of ORNL's LAMDA is advancing materials for nuclear safety, probing atomic structures and contributing to reactor development with his expertise in electron microscopy and problem-solving skills.

Knoxville's weather will start sunny with mild temperatures, transitioning to cloudy nights and slightly higher temperatures mid-week. A slight chance of showers increases toward the weekend, with no signs of snow for Christmas.

Corporal Nate Robinson of the Maryville Police Department passed away on December 20 after a short battle with cancer, deeply affecting the community he served.

ORNL develops a nondestructive microwave radar technology for detecting and measuring hidden moisture in building walls, potentially preventing damage.

The TBI has issued a Silver Alert for 85-year-old John Orr, missing from Fairfield Glade, who may be driving a grey 2024 Subaru with TN plate BSB 6231.

The Knoxville area expects varied weather leading up to Christmas, with chances of rain and snow, and fluctuating temperatures, as per the National Weather Service. Hazardous conditions are possible in higher elevations.

Ex-Northview Academy golf coach Jennifer Blanchard pleaded guilty to statutory rape and was sentenced to supervised probation and must register as a sex offender.

A house fire in Clinch Valley, near Sneedville, resulted in at least one death after human remains were found in the debris. Identification is pending, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.