Firefighters tackled a significant fire at a large structure in North Knox County, with no injuries reported to the 10 residents or responders, despite the challenging heat and distance from the water supply. The cause remains under investigation.

Knoxville is bracing for extreme heat with a prediction of 97 degrees today. The NWS advises staying hydrated and suggests minimal relief at night. Rain chances increase later in the week, with possible thunderstorms.

Brush fires along I-40 East in Roane County caused traffic delays and an interstate closure, with local and state fire departments responding to the scene. Traffic was backed up as crews worked, which was further complicated by an overturned vehicle.

ORNL scientists are researching coastal ecosystems to understand and mitigate climate change impacts, focusing on economic importance and resilience, including a project by Elizabeth Herndon on water levels and environmental chemistry in Louisiana.

The forecast for Knoxville predicts a heatwave with clear skies and temperatures nearing 95-100 degrees, with a slight chance of rain and thunderstorms in the latter half of the week.

The National Weather Service in Knoxville predicts intense heat for the region, with temperatures reaching up to the mid-90s, potentially hitting 100 degrees next Tuesday, with minimal relief at night. Showers may offer respite by mid-next week.

Knoxville's Fort Sanders neighborhood will undergo a cleaning initiative, the Fort Sanders Summer Roundup, on two weekends in July, during which street markings will be refreshed and trash removed.

The University of Tennessee at Knoxville partners with the City of Knoxville to offer free Knoxville Area Transit bus rides for UT students, faculty, and staff, and a new park-and-ride option.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issues a Silver Alert for 87-year-old Jack Ballard, missing in McMinn County and possibly traveling in a gray Jeep Renegade.

A woman was scratched by a bear at a Gatlinburg hotel, prompting wildlife management concerns. The bear was attracted by unsecured trash; officials tased the bear to evacuate it.

The article details Knoxville's weekly weather forecast, predicting sunny skies, showers, and thunderstorms, with temperatures peaking around 91-94 degrees over the weekend, and chances of rain persisting into the following week.

A 13-year-old girl was hospitalized after being run over by a truck at her home in Cosby, TN. She was conscious when first responders arrived, and her condition remains uncertain.

Gatlinburg's annual 4th of July Midnight Parade featured floats, bands, and grand marshal Conner Smith. The event drew locals and visitors, continuing with a river raft regatta, drone display, and fireworks.