NCCS at ORNL has increased its educational outreach by presenting at computing conferences to educate young professionals on high-performance computing.

The L&N STEM Academy in Knoxville was placed on lockdown due to a nearby threat, with police investigating and the school taking security precautions.

Captain Jason Overton graduated from the FBI National Academy, enhancing his skills in leadership and operations for better service in Knox County law enforcement.

The Johnson City Police Department, in collaboration with the THSO, is increasing patrols from Dec. 13 through New Year's to deter impaired driving as part of the Booze It and Lose It campaign.

Researchers at ORNL, led by Clinton Stipek, developed a machine learning algorithm that predicts building height with high accuracy, enhancing urban landscape understanding.

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.