A Knoxville widower says his wife's death was linked to mitragynine toxicity and urges caution as Tennessee's new kratom law takes effect July 1.

A tractor-trailer hauling roughly 34,000 pounds of live crabs caught fire on I‑81 near Morristown; crews salvaged most of the cargo and the ramp later reopened.

Knoxville police and Crime Stoppers have named Luke Paul DeBaere as wanted on felony computer and theft charges; anonymous tips may be eligible for reward.

A P.O.S.T. probe found an uncertified deputy served as a Scott County school resource officer and uncovered missing training records and improperly credited courses.

Cocke County EMA posted photos of heavy lightning over Del Rio and warned residents to be alert for about 90 minutes as forecasters tracked the cells.

A driver was found with an apparent self‑inflicted gunshot wound after a crash near Woodland Avenue and I‑275 North; the driver was taken to the hospital in critical condition and KPD is investigating.

TBI agents are investigating after shots were fired Wednesday while deputies served a felony warrant at a Parkway motel in Pigeon Forge.

A Gatlinburg ticket won $100,000 in a Powerball Power Play drawing while a Harrogate play hit the Daily Tennessee Jackpot for $30,000.

Deputies found two people dead in a west Hamblen County home Sunday in an apparent murder‑suicide; investigators say a pet was also shot and are seeking tips.

A ceiling collapsed inside a Chestnut Street home Sunday; one person was treated, and eight will be displaced, Knoxville Fire Department says.

Sheriff James Harville confirmed one person died in a Grainger County shooting on June 19. Investigators and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are working the case.

Gemini Hospitality will occupy the former Babalu storefront at 412 S. Gay St., replacing earlier plans and bringing a local operator’s portfolio into downtown Knoxville. Permits and design work will determine what comes next.

Mostly sunny and mid-80s today in Knoxville; storms likely late Sunday night into Monday.