The Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts offers an advanced wire wrapping class with artist Russell Lawson, teaching how to intricately wrap wires around stones to create jewelry. Materials are included in the $70 fee for the session on November 10.

Retired K-9 Zak from the Knoxville Police Department passed away due to severe double pneumonia after contracting a virus, shortly after his retirement.

Knoxville Area Transit launched a new fare payment system, katpay, which implements fare capping at $2 per day or $30 for 30 days to make riding the bus more affordable.

New research led by Cornell University shows plants absorb 31% more CO2 than previously thought, indicating terrestrial vegetation plays a larger role in carbon capture, with significant implications for climate models and conservation efforts.

Driver Services locations in East Tennessee will close for one day for tech upgrades, including new credentialing equipment and self-service kiosks, as per the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security.

Knoxville is finalizing its Cradle of Country Music Park makeover, valued at $1.2 million. The downtown park will soon feature a new art installation and serve as a venue for music events, reflecting the city's historical ties to country music.

An eighth-grader from Gresham Middle School was arrested after a threat prompted the evacuation of Karns Middle School and an investigation involving law enforcement and explosive detection dogs.

The "Soar into STEM" Traveling Science Fair, with over 500 students, aimed to inspire interest in STEM and aviation through interactive exhibits and expert involvement.

East Tennessee's railway network is to remain closed for months due to extensive flood damage from Hurricane Helene, impacting transportation and local businesses.

The Boyd Foundation donated $3.5 million to East Tennessee counties affected by Hurricane Helene, with funds allocated based on local officials' assessment of needs.

The article provides a weather update for Knoxville, indicating a week of sunny days, clear nights, and cooler temperatures, with patchy frost expected midweek.

Actresses Alexa PenaVega and Taylor Dooley assisted with The Salvation Army's disaster response in East Tennessee by serving meals to those affected by Hurricane Helene flooding.

TDOT announces upcoming roadworks in East Tennessee, with guardrail repairs on I-75 and SR 62, bridge work on SR 162, and resurfacing in Campbell County expected to disrupt traffic.