Ohio man, Kevin Allen, dies after a wakeboarding incident on Norris Lake. His pre-existing condition may have played a role.

Knoxville City Council commits nearly $5 million in federal funds for home repairs, eviction prevention, and lead hazard reduction to aid low-income residents and enhance housing stability.

A Wisconsin fugitive, Dylan Lee Sockness, was arrested in Monroe County after trying to hide under a blanket. He faced a parole violation for aggravated battery and now also faces local charges.

A woman and her dog were rescued by KFD from a house fire in North Knoxville, with the woman hospitalized; the home lacked working smoke alarms, and the cause is under investigation.

Tennessee authorities have identified John Arthur Troutman's remains from a 2019 cold case and are seeking public assistance for information about his death.

Lenoir City raid by the 9th Judicial Drug Task Force results in two arrests for drug distribution, underscoring a tough stance against illegal drug activities in the area.

Following a search, Campbell County law enforcement safely recovered a runaway juvenile and arrested Dalton Clear and John Garner, who now face multiple charges.

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.