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Law enforcement in Gatlinburg responded to a false alarm about a suspicious package, rerouting traffic for safety before determining there was no threat.
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Kingsport Public Library's Friday Lunchtime Live concerts return, moving to the Farmers Market from June 6 to July 18, with free music and a variety of food trucks.
Sports in ...
The Tennessee Volunteers were narrowly defeated 7-6 by Wake Forest in a regional final, putting their season at risk unless they win a decisive game on June 2nd.
The Loudon County Sheriff's Office thanked agencies and locals for their collective response to a tornado, highlighting community support and the importance of teamwork in emergencies.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Road maintenance in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in June will cause partial closures and detours, affecting Little River Road and Spur. Visitors should plan for extra travel time.
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Oak Ridge's monthly siren test moves from the first Wednesday to Monday, June 2, to avoid conflict with an emergency exercise at Y-12 National Security Complex.
The Knoxville Police Department's 66th Community Police Academy program is open for applications, offering residents insight into law enforcement operations starting August 28, 2025.
Weather & Environment in ...
The National Weather Service predicts severe weather in parts of Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia, with potential for damaging winds, hail, and a low chance of tornados.
A missing Iowa girl was found in Jefferson County, Tennessee, resulting in the arrest of Martin Sandoval Jr. for kidnapping and aggravated statutory rape.
A Cumberland Gap man was arrested for criminal homicide after a fatal shooting that left one person dead. The local sheriff's office is investigating the incident.
Two men face charges after a high-speed crash on I-75 in Monroe County, involving a Ford Mustang and a Nissan Frontier, resulting in one injury and both men detained.
The Farragut Museum reopens on May 31 with a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m., history presentations, musical performances, and refreshments, free for the public.
Knoxville's Memorial Day weekend forecast includes showers and thunderstorms with high temperatures in the 70s and a continued wet pattern into the following week.
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