Clyde Tipton was sentenced to 50 months for running opioid pill mills, part of a crackdown that saw 140 convictions and the distribution of over 11 million opioid tablets.

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.

Knoxville Fire Department responded to a house fire on Massachusetts Avenue, where three individuals were living illegally. One woman faces aggravated arson charges as the house, now a total loss, had no electricity. No injuries were reported.

A decomposing body found in Greeneville has prompted an investigation, with authorities speculating it has been there about a week. An autopsy is planned at the William L. Jenkins Forensic Center.

Knoxville Police are investigating a fatal domestic shooting on Linden Avenue, where a man was pronounced dead. Multiple individuals are detained for questioning.

One individual died and three were injured in a vehicle fire on Norris Freeway in Rocky Top, with investigations ongoing by local law enforcement and the TBI. Traffic was disrupted for hours.

The Knoxville Fire Department responded to various fires and emergencies, including vehicle and structure fires, many due to fireworks, and faced injuries among personnel on July 4th.

A man in Greenback, Maryville died from a fireworks accident on the Fourth of July, despite attempts by witnesses and deputies to save him. No other injuries or legal actions resulted from the incident.

A 75-year-old man drowned while docking his boat at Tennessee National Marina, prompting a multi-agency recovery operation. The TWRA offered condolences to the victim's family.

A 76-year-old man died after falling into Fort Loudoun Lake while trying to secure his boat at Tennessee National Marina. Search efforts involved a remotely operated vehicle and a dive team for recovery.

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.

Jason Lee Land, a missing 31-year-old man, was found safe by the Pigeon Forge Police after a search effort. His last known location was near Mill Creek Resort and Campground.