After a tense workshop, commissioners pulled a resolution to use local tax dollars to accelerate the Pellissippi Parkway extension as residents raised alarms about farms, property takings and cost.

An interstate dispute on Monday led Knox County deputies to pry open basement boards and uncover an underground marijuana grow; 31 plants and about 3.5 kg of processed marijuana were seized.

East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers named Shontel Denise Mitchell wanted on a felony check-fraud warrant. Anonymous tips that lead to an arrest may qualify for up to $2,000.

UT Knoxville’s advisory board signed off on a $2.53B preliminary budget that would raise modest tuition, housing and meal‑plan costs while boosting some hourly pay. The plan now goes to the UT System board for final approval in late June.

A 25-year-old East Tennessee woman was arrested in Greene County, Tenn., after a parental abduction on Old Mars Hill Highway; the one-year-old was recovered safe and uninjured.

Patchy dense fog cut visibility in Knoxville Friday morning. Sunshine returns with highs near 72°F and showers possible Sunday night.

A Knox County judge has referred the case of a former postal worker accused of stealing nearly $1M in checks to a grand jury after detectives recovered stacks of undelivered checks.

Oak Ridge's council voted unanimously to oppose congressional lines that would remove Anderson and Roane counties from the 3rd District, citing threats to energy investments and federal projects.

A Scott County jury convicted Harley David Holicki of reckless homicide for the 2021 death of Crystal Chambers. Sentencing is set for Aug. 10, 2026.

A manhunt is underway after deputies say a driver dragged a deputy during a traffic stop and fled on foot. Authorities warn the suspect is dangerous.

Police say a traffic stop on Hillwood Drive turned up FBI-style credentials, weapon parts and suspected drugs in a Florida man's car.

Plaintiffs filed an April 28, 2026 appeal after a judge dismissed consolidated lawsuits over the 2016 Gatlinburg wildfires. The ruling said park officials’ warning choices were protected by federal immunity.

Patchy morning fog gives way to a sunny, warm day with a high near 83°F. Showers and thunderstorms are likely late Monday night into Wednesday, with gusty winds in the foothills.