The NWS issued a weather update for Knoxville, TN, forecasting showers, thunderstorms, and high humidity, with a cautious note to residents due to the unsettled conditions.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville climbed 35 spots in U.S. News & World Report's rankings, placing 28th for innovation and 14th among public universities, with strong business and nursing programs.

A Virginia man died and another was seriously injured after their boat hit a bridge pillar on South Holston Lake.

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office has recovered $16,350 in stolen goods, made numerous arrests, and filed charges including theft, forgery, and homicide over the past month.

ORNL researchers have advanced quantum technology by using AI to link atomic structure with material behaviors, streamlining material science exploration.

Maryville City has announced a temporary closure of Carpenters Grade Road for water main construction, advising residents to seek alternative routes and contact the Water & Sewer Department for assistance.

Madisonville law enforcement seized narcotics and made an arrest in a joint drug task force operation, as detailed in Sheriff Tommy Jones' Facebook post.

UT alumnus Tramell Tillman won his first Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama for "Severance," making history as the first Black actor to win in this category.

KATS is adding a new bus route in Kingsport on September 29, enhancing connectivity with strategic points, following service expansions. A free fare period will promote the launch.

A Chattanooga man received a 24-month prison sentence for threatening to kill a Congress member, following a guilty plea for interstate threat transmission.

Building 3003, a remnant of the Manhattan Project at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, was demolished to make way for new developments, with the project conducted by OREM and UCOR.

Teen Riley Pawlick faces charges for the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Holden Howse at a Harriman party; he will stay jailed with house arrest denied.

Local authorities and animal welfare groups rescued 25 horses and 2 ponies from neglect in Fentress County, providing them with care and signaling a commitment to animal well-being.