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.

The National Weather Service forecasts a hot and partly sunny Independence Day week for Knoxville with highs near 94 degrees and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Two missing Georgia firefighters, Raegan Anderson and Chandler Kuhbander, were found dead in a vehicle in Tennessee, with the cause of death under investigation.

The National Weather Service warns of heat and thunderstorms for southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and southwest Virginia with high temperatures and sporadic showers anticipated.

Knox County sees a surge in whooping cough cases, with unvaccinated children at higher risk, prompting the health department to emphasize vaccination as the key preventive measure.

Ryan Dehoff of ORNL has been named a 2029 SME Fellow, recognizing his impactful contributions to manufacturing, particularly in metal additive manufacturing and materials science.

Knoxville's weather forecast promises sunshine and high temps near 96°F today, with a chance of evening showers and storms at 50%. Unsettled conditions to continue with varied chances of rain and thunderstorms through the weekend.