Linda Parsons becomes Knoxville's fifth Poet Laureate, following Joseph Woods, and is recognized for her literary contributions including a recent publication “Valediction: Poems and Prose.”

Oak Ridge invites residents to apply for city boards and commissions by June 30, 2025; positions available on the Beer Permit Board and other advisory boards.

A Texas man is indicted for leaving the scene of an accident after a woman's body was found on I-40 in Tennessee. He faces no other charges like murder or manslaughter.

ORNL's ESTD advances a strategic vision emphasizing energy security, resilience, and affordability, blending science with collaborative innovation to strengthen the U.S. energy sector.

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Greenback, Tennessee, with tremors felt as far as Atlanta. Despite widespread feelings of the quake, no injuries or significant damage were reported.

Knoxville celebrates Juneteenth with city office closures, special events, trash services ongoing, and pools open. City recommends digital tools for service requests.

Search efforts are ongoing for a missing swimmer believed to have drowned in Knoxville’s closed Augusta Quarry, despite warnings from authorities about the site's dangers.

A 96-year-old man was killed when a car crashed into his room at Shannondale Assisted Living in Knoxville; the driver is charged with vehicular homicide.

Knox County plans changes at the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Detention Center, including a potential interim control by the Sheriff's Office following controversial firings and the superintendent's retirement.

Otis Elevator Company has settled for $616,987 over allegations of billing fraud under the False Claims Act related to a contract with the Tennessee Valley Authority.

The National Weather Service forecasts potential disruptive weather in Knoxville, with a mix of showers, thunderstorms, and risks of flooding and gusty winds over the upcoming days.

Knoxville's YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center hosted an event by KPD with educational sessions for kids, highlighting law enforcement work like the Forensic, K-9, and Drone units.

Bruce Street in Sevierville will close nightly between Parkway and Forks of the River Parkway for concrete work from June 16-20, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.