The Sevier County Sheriff's Office collected 80 pounds of unwanted medications during a drug take-back event, emphasizing safe disposal and community involvement.

Two arrested in Tennessee with candy-like fentanyl pills and other drugs during a bust conducted by authorities, prompting concerns over youth appeal.

Sevierville's downtown streets to close on October 31 from 4-9pm for the annual Spooktacular festivities, as per the Police Department's social media post.

TDOT awarded Cleary Construction a $2.7 million contract to replace a culvert on State Route 53, resulting in a 50-day road closure with detours via SR-85 and SR-52.

I-75 South in Hamilton County will have a double lane closure for culvert repairs between mile markers 5.3 and 4.2, starting on the evening of October 23rd.

The 46th annual Christmas Connection returns to Kingsport's MeadowView Conference Resort, featuring local arts and crafts, and open from November 14-15.

Gatlinburg hosts a drug takeback event to combat prescription drug abuse, where residents can dispose of unwanted medications at the local police department.

Gatlinburg is holding its 12th Annual Halloween Spooktacular on October 28 with festivities, contests, and performances starting at 5 p.m. at Rocky Top Sports World.

The University of Tennessee's Herbert College of Agriculture launched a Faculty Teaching Fellowship program to improve learning through advanced teaching strategies.

TDOT announces lane closures on I-40 in Loudon County for bridge repairs, with one lane open each direction at MM 363 from Friday evening to Monday morning.

Rural Metro Fire stations in Knox County hosted Open House events to promote fire safety, with a focus on preventing kitchen fires. They offered safety tips and encouraged community engagement.

The Town of Farragut issued a statement on a legal dispute with resident Sean Murphy, clarifying the conclusion of his lawsuit regarding the Biddle Farms development, with the courts dismissing his claims.

The Johnson City Police Department is conducting its 11th annual Shop with a Cop event, pairing officers with kids for holiday shopping, with applications available from October 13 to November 12.