A Tazewell man was sentenced to 60 years for child sex crimes involving four children, with law enforcement and community organizations collaborating in the investigation and trial.

Robert Preston Farley is charged with first-degree murder for the shooting death of Steven Ray Ball in Hawkins County. Farley faces additional charges, including firearm violations.

Authorities in the 9th Judicial District carried out three coordinated raids, seizing over 350 grams of fentanyl and various firearms, aiming to curb drug trade in Roane County and its vicinity.

Kingsport hosts holiday events including carousel rides, crafts, and caroling, with over 100 Christmas trees displayed in parks, thanks to This is Kingsport and the Downtown Kingsport Association.

Steven Dockery was arrested for a fatal hit-and-run on Clinton Highway that killed a motorcyclist, facing charges including vehicular homicide by intoxication.

Mountain bikers are invited to the annual "Mail Run" event in Big South Fork on New Year's Day, with rides ranging from 8 to 35 miles, regardless of weather conditions.

The 9th annual "Come to Bethlehem: A Living Nativity" event is scheduled for December 14 in Downtown Kingsport, with road closures and parking plans in place.

Wind and winter weather advisories issued for parts of East Tennessee and southwest Virginia, with gusts up to 45 mph expected and possible snow accumulations. Arctic cold snap forecasted with risks of hypothermia and frostbite.

The Clinton Police Department issued a holiday warning about package thefts and the importance of vigilance, using humor and a reference to the Grinch.

Knoxville experienced "Freezing Fog" with low visibility, while the National Weather Service predicted clearing skies, rising temperatures, and gusty winds for the coming days, with some chances of showers and possibly snow flurries.

Blount County's off-ramp from Pellissippi Parkway to Cusick Road will be temporarily repositioned on December 10 due to bridge construction, with potential delays for drivers.

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office has alerted the public to a phone scam where scammers imitate deputies to extort money, providing cautionary advice.

Melissa and Jared Whitfield from Sweetwater, Tennessee, have been indicted for allegedly setting fires to their home in 2024 and are held on a $300,000 bond.