ORNL has developed FREDA, a simulation tool that combines various modeling tools to speed up next-generation fusion reactor design, leveraging machine learning and high-performance computing.

Clinton High School appoints Jake Dawson as a new head football coach amidst a grade-changing scandal investigation, signaling a fresh start for the school's football program.

A neighbor's quick action helped contain a fire at a Knoxville apartment complex, averting extensive damage and injuries. The Knoxville Fire Department praised the community member's responsiveness during the early December incident.

Vehicle service kiosks in East Tennessee will temporarily close on December 9th for equipment upgrades, including technology improvements and new payment options.

The Tennessee Department of Correction is hosting a hiring event to quickly fill roles at Morgan County Correctional Complex, with on-the-spot interviews and potential same-day job offers.

A person was taken into custody near Cumberland County High School after being found with weapons; no threat to students is present, officials report.

Sevier County, Tennessee, faces multiple brush fires, leading to emergency responses and evacuations. A danger alert has stopped burn permits, with fires threatening structures and requiring extensive firefighting efforts.

Johnson City is urging residents to attend final input sessions for its Future Land Use Map to shape city growth. Public forums are scheduled for December 11 at the ETSU Martin Center.

The Kingsport Public Library announces a series of holiday-themed events including cross-stitch classes, ornament workshops, children's crafts, and a cultural celebration of global holiday traditions.

A fire broke out in a kitchen in a West Knox County home, but no injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation, and the Red Cross assists the affected residents.

Knoxville is facing a week of variable weather, with temperatures swinging from highs near 45°F to lows around 23°F, including chances of snow showers and fluctuating sunny and overcast conditions.

Knoxville's weather forecast predicts a mild high of 55 degrees and clearer skies by afternoon, followed by a cooler evening. Anticipating showers Wednesday night with an increase in temperature on Thanksgiving Day.

ORNL appointed technology transfer liaisons to facilitate research commercialization, aligning with efforts to advance market-ready innovations and solutions for challenging problems.