The ORNL team studied molten uranium trichloride to refine predictive models for next-generation molten salt nuclear reactors, finding that heated UCl3 contracts rather than expands.

A car accident in Jefferson County resulted in one death and one injury. Amber Trail died when a juvenile's car hit a tree. The investigation is ongoing.

ORNL researchers aim to advance scientific research by integrating quantum computing with classical HPC, tackling complex problems beyond the capability of current classical systems.

Two US Army veterans were gifted a mortgage-free home in East Tennessee by Freedom Alliance, U.S. Bank, and HDI.

Planned Parenthood's Knoxville health center reopens on October 14, after a nearly three-year closure due to arson. Despite Tennessee's abortion ban, it will offer various services, including gender-affirming care.

Knoxville announces the naming of its new stadium as Covenant Health Park, a collaborative venture expected to invigorate community and economic growth, opening in 2025.

ORNL demonstrates a drone-based system for autonomous power line inspection to prevent outages and reduce costs, with capabilities for rapid response and data streaming to command centers.

Six children in Knox County hospitalized due to the mosquito-borne La Crosse virus, with health officials urging preventive measures against mosquito bites.

Judge Okie Slone was fatally struck by a vehicle in Dandridge, with no charges against the driver. Slone was known for his work against substance abuse.

A man from Athens is charged with second-degree murder after a woman's death in a church fire. The investigation suggests he may be responsible for both the death and fire.

A Knoxville man, Isaiah Shuman, was arrested after a crime spree involving threats, a shooting, vehicle collisions, a home invasion, and a foot chase. He faces multiple charges.

A tractor-trailer fire on I-40 East in Roane County caused a temporary shutdown, but the road reopened partially after emergency response. No cause was given for the fire.

Knoxville's weather forecast predicts sunny, hot days ahead, with temperatures reaching up to 95°F by Tuesday and calm winds throughout the week. A slight chance of midweek showers exists.