A false 911 call sparked a multi‑agency police response in downtown Sweetwater; officers say the report was a swatting hoax and the investigation is ongoing.

Mostly sunny and muggy today with highs near 89°F and heat‑index values in the mid‑90s. Showers and thunderstorms become more likely Friday through Sunday.

Honeybee Coffee opened a third Knoxville shop in Bearden at 4520 Old Kingston Pike, joining its South Knoxville and Farragut locations. The Bearden storefront lists weekday and weekend hours.

Asia Blake’s Matcha Mama has become Knoxville’s latest beverage craze, drawing long lines of up to 100 and repeated sellouts in its opening weeks.

Heavy thunderstorms and a Flood Watch cover Knoxville today; pockets of flash flooding and gusty winds are possible.

A Flood Watch runs noon Friday through Sunday. Heavy storms and flash flooding are possible; expect travel impacts and brief power outages.

A Knox County man was sentenced to 25 years without parole after a Dec. 26, 2024 head‑on crash on Clinton Highway that killed two people.

Warm and humid Thursday with a slight chance of afternoon storms. Rain chances ramp up Friday into Saturday with localized flood risk.

Roane County may pause new data center builds for 180 days as officials weigh power, water and safety concerns.

Hot and muggy today with afternoon storm chances. Local cooling centers are available for relief.

More than 1,000 fans turned Gay Street into a fan zone Monday night as Knoxville hosted a free World Cup watch party with a big screen, DJ and giveaways.

Knox County's forensic center is investigating six possible heat-related deaths after a regional heat wave; autopsies and toxicology testing are pending. Cooling centers have opened across Knoxville.

Patchy morning fog gives way to highs near 92°F and a chance of late‑day thunderstorms.