The Sixth Circuit upheld dismissal of lawsuits tied to Athens' 2022 fireworks and sanctioned two attorneys for fabricating citations and misstatements.

Median asking rents in Knoxville fell about 9% year‑over‑year in February, to roughly $1,600, with one‑bedrooms at $1,120 and two‑bedrooms near $1,480.

Townsend’s planning commission recommended a six‑month pause on new tourist residences after finding dozens of unpermitted Airbnb listings. The proposal now goes to the City Commission as officials weigh enforcement and state protections.

NWS Morristown warns damaging winds could accompany severe storms Sunday night across Anderson County and the Knoxville area.

Monroe County deputies say contraband was found at Sequoyah High; multiple adults have been charged and an evening welding class was paused. Investigators are continuing to gather evidence.

Fog and rain this morning with a brief late-morning change to snow on the highest ridges. Clearing this afternoon and a warm weekend follows.

A warm, foggy morning gives way to near-80°F heat, then a line of storms moves in after sunset with gusty winds and pockets of heavy rain.

The Alcoa industrial development board voted to join a multi‑party agreement that city leaders say frees $4M for cleanup and infrastructure at Springbrook Farm.

7 Brew opened its first Knoxville drive‑thru at Pinnacle at Turkey Creek on March 2, bringing dessert‑style coffees and fizzy sodas to West Knoxville shoppers.

A man who deputies say made suicidal threats was arrested after a nearly two‑hour standoff at Poplar Springs Boat Ramp in Tellico Village. Negotiators and SWAT resolved the incident without reported injuries.

A complaint-led health inspection at Little Italy of Tellico Village produced a failing 65, with inspectors citing chemical storage, dated meats and storage violations.

Heil Trailer will produce Army fuel tankers in Athens under a 10‑year federal contract, bringing upgraded production lines and more local jobs to McMinn County.

A denied front-yard variance for a planned 119-key hotel at 2215 Payne Ave could prompt a lawsuit against the city and TDOT.