A 24-year-old Hamilton County deputy, Landon Faulkner, died after a collision on Highway 111; state troopers say he was not wearing a seatbelt and are investigating.

A McMinn County jury found Kyle Hickox guilty in the killing of Linda Buchanan and the arson at St. Mark AME Zion Church, the City of Athens police said.

A man died after Cleveland police exchanged gunfire with a reportedly armed individual at Brookes Edge Apartments early Friday; no officers were injured.

A student at Homestead Elementary in Crossville was charged after reported threats prompted a district and law‑enforcement probe; officials say no weapons were found.

Sevier County cut the ribbon on a $34M courts building in Sevierville, centralizing two courts in a new facility and rolling out stricter entry rules.

Sheriffs in McMinn and Roane counties say a bogus "Notice of Hearing" with a QR code is circulating — don’t scan or pay; verify alleged citations directly with courts.

A 24-year-old was arrested after a downtown Knoxville stabbing; the 34-year-old victim remains hospitalized but is expected to survive. Police say the suspect faces an attempted second-degree murder charge.

Warm, mostly sunny Thursday with a slight chance of afternoon storms; heavier rain likely Saturday night into Easter Sunday, then cooler with a frost risk.

Mostly cloudy and humid this morning with highs near 82°F and afternoon storm chances. A stronger front brings more widespread rain late Saturday into Sunday.

A former student reportedly bypassed a front office and entered classrooms at Hardin Valley Academy and the neighboring elementary. Families say they were notified days later and want answers.

Hikers found a partially decomposed body near Monterey, Tenn.; Putnam County deputies are investigating and reviewing missing-person reports as they try to identify the person.

A joint notice pauses debris-burn permits across Sevier County while urging extreme caution for campfires and grills.

A multi‑agency sweep in Oak Ridge led to the arrest of James Dustin Jenkins, who faces attempted first‑degree murder and domestic assault charges. The 7th Judicial Drug and Violent Crime Task Force posted details to its Facebook page.