More than 1,600 junior athletes raced at Melton Hill Lake April 24–26, generating an estimated $6 million in regional economic activity. The weekend packed hotels and restaurants across Oak Ridge.

An 11-year-old was arrested at Powell Middle School after a reported threat; the district says students remained safe and classes continued.

Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital will pause its developmental‑behavioral pediatrics clinic on June 29, 2026, prompting worry from families who rely on long‑wait specialty care.

Cocke County deputies served a warrant at a Newport home and seized hundreds of pressed pills believed to be fentanyl and Xanax; two people were arrested.

Clear and cool Tuesday morning gives way to a warm, sunny afternoon with highs near 77°F. Showers and thunderstorms are most likely Saturday.

Patchy fog this morning gives way to sun and a quick warm-up. Highs near 70°F today, then 70s and low 80s through the week with weekend storm chances.

Cloudy morning clears to sun and a high near 64°F in Knoxville. Temperatures climb into the 70s and 80s midweek with storms possible Friday–Saturday.

Commissioners unanimously asked the budget committee to use the certified tax rate or lower, a move that could shrink Blount County's levy as reappraisals land.

A Roane County jury convicted a Rockwood man of aggravated kidnapping and related charges tied to a Christmas Eve 2022 confinement. Sentencing is set for July 13, 2026.

Knoxville Police and the University of Tennessee Police Department posted photos and paid tribute to Sgt. Whaley Wednesday; few details were released.

A federal lawsuit says a Knox County deputy mistook Lysol for alcohol and arrested a Knoxville driver; bloodwork was negative and charges were later dismissed.

Monroe County paused open burn permits Monday as forecasts show low humidity and gusty winds across East Tennessee.

Clear Monday and a quick warm‑up into the 80s; gusty afternoons and low rain chances raise fire concerns.