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.

Seven ORNL researchers have been named Battelle Distinguished Inventors, acknowledging their contributions in transferring technologies from the lab to the market.

The National Weather Service predicts increasing clouds and breezy conditions today, with a slight chance of rain and snow tonight. The weekend will turn partly sunny, while next week sees a return of showers.

Oak Ridge is sending notices about potential lead exposure from drinking water lines with unknown materials. Residents are urged to fill out a survey to help identify line materials. The city is working with the EPA and TDEC on safety measures.