Commissioners unanimously asked the budget committee to use the certified tax rate or lower, a move that could shrink Blount County's levy as reappraisals land.

A Roane County jury convicted a Rockwood man of aggravated kidnapping and related charges tied to a Christmas Eve 2022 confinement. Sentencing is set for July 13, 2026.

Knoxville Police and the University of Tennessee Police Department posted photos and paid tribute to Sgt. Whaley Wednesday; few details were released.

A federal lawsuit says a Knox County deputy mistook Lysol for alcohol and arrested a Knoxville driver; bloodwork was negative and charges were later dismissed.

Monroe County paused open burn permits Monday as forecasts show low humidity and gusty winds across East Tennessee.

Clear Monday and a quick warm‑up into the 80s; gusty afternoons and low rain chances raise fire concerns.

A 24-year-old Hamilton County deputy, Landon Faulkner, died after a collision on Highway 111; state troopers say he was not wearing a seatbelt and are investigating.

A McMinn County jury found Kyle Hickox guilty in the killing of Linda Buchanan and the arson at St. Mark AME Zion Church, the City of Athens police said.

A man died after Cleveland police exchanged gunfire with a reportedly armed individual at Brookes Edge Apartments early Friday; no officers were injured.

A student at Homestead Elementary in Crossville was charged after reported threats prompted a district and law‑enforcement probe; officials say no weapons were found.

Sevier County cut the ribbon on a $34M courts building in Sevierville, centralizing two courts in a new facility and rolling out stricter entry rules.

Sheriffs in McMinn and Roane counties say a bogus "Notice of Hearing" with a QR code is circulating — don’t scan or pay; verify alleged citations directly with courts.

A 24-year-old was arrested after a downtown Knoxville stabbing; the 34-year-old victim remains hospitalized but is expected to survive. Police say the suspect faces an attempted second-degree murder charge.