Knoxville traffic fatalities rose to 52 in 2024, with the Police Department reporting a 14% increase. Officials seek to improve road safety in response.

A Cumberland County man, Brandon Jones, has been charged with arson for the 2024 fire at Bootleggers Bar and Grill in Crossville, following a collaborative investigation by local and federal agencies.

Brandon Chance Jones was indicted for arson after a 2024 fire at Bootleggers Bar and Grill in Crossville, with the investigation suggesting deliberate action.

The article details a missing person investigation for 37-year-old Amanda Sue Massey from McCreary County, with the Kentucky State Police asking for public assistance.

A fire in Sevier County killed two siblings, with a kerosene heater identified as the cause. The community has shown support through a GoFundMe campaign.

Douglas Thomas, subject of a Silver Alert in Blount County, was found safe by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

A man, Shameel Stenson, was charged with arson after allegedly setting fire to a car and a occupied home in a Knoxville neighborhood. No injuries were reported.

The CFPB is suing Vanderbilt Mortgage for alleged predatory lending practices, including providing unaffordable loans and underestimating living expenses.

A Silver Alert has been issued for Danny Smith, a 60-year-old missing from Greeneville, TN, who may be disoriented due to an unconfirmed severe Alzheimer's condition.

A dog died from electrocution after stepping in a puddle in a Knoxville Walmart parking lot; the incident was linked to electrical issues with privately-owned lighting. Authorities are investigating responsibility.

Icy conditions led to multiple crashes on I-75 in Campbell County, TN, including a rollover, with the THP and TDOT responding and deploying salt trucks.

A 16-year-old died in a car crash in Knox County after their vehicle hit a traffic signal post while trying to pass another car. They were not wearing a seatbelt.

A fire in a portable classroom at Rocky Hill Elementary School in Knoxville was quickly controlled, causing moderate damage. The school was closed the next day for safety assessments.