Authorities are searching for William Christian Powell in Knoxville after a car chase led to the discovery of drugs and firearms in his abandoned car. Public caution is advised.

The National Weather Service forecasts a warm and stormy weather pattern for Knoxville, with potential showers, thunderstorms, and high heat index values.

Emergency services responded to a motor vehicle accident on Highway 92 with no injuries reported, according to the Rutledge Volunteer Fire Department.

The National Weather Service anticipates a hot week in Knoxville with highs reaching near 100 degrees, daily sunny skies, and chances of thunderstorms.

Unexplained loud boom in Blount County, Tennessee, prompts investigation; no electric issues or seismic activity detected, cause remains unknown. Residents experienced concurrent power outages, officials are still searching for an explanation.

The University of Tennessee Foundation raised a record $492.8 million in 2025, with UT Knoxville bringing in $428 million of that total. The foundation is working towards a $3 billion decade goal.

House fire in West Knoxville with no casualties, thanks to smoke alarms alerting residents. Firefighters extinguished the blaze quickly; the cause is under investigation.

A Silver Alert has been issued for 72-year-old Norman Lindamood from Clinton, TN, missing since Sunday and believed to be on foot due to a medical condition.

The Blount County Sheriff's Office is seeking assistance in locating Wendell Rowland, 70, missing since Saturday after riding his distinctive motorcycle on Highway 129.

The Blount County Sheriff's Office seeks public help in finding Mark Allen Boling, 62, missing from Rockford with medical conditions, last seen on foot without his phone.

Zoo Knoxville named their new red wolf pups and bat-eared fox kits after a public vote, highlighting their conservation efforts for the world's most endangered wolf species and the vital role of bat-eared foxes in ecosystems.

Knoxville is hosting a Neighborhood Resource Fair on Aug. 9 with over 90 participants, offering community services, live entertainment, and children's activities, with the chance to win prizes for those registered by Aug. 5.

Farragut Museum launches a free monthly History Hour speaker series exploring local to state history, starting July 23 with sessions by local experts such as a history teacher and others.