A Tennessee Highway Patrol officer seized 10,000 fentanyl pills and heroin during a Greene County traffic stop, highlighting the region's opioid crisis.

Two stabbing incidents occurred at Knoxville's Krutch Park within a week, with the latest involving 56-year-old Kevin Self who was arrested after allegedly assaulting Walter Greene.

Two people died in a suspected murder-suicide incident during which a fire was intentionally set at a West Knoxville condo following a domestic dispute.

A Knoxville man, David Esserman, was arrested after a car chase with law enforcement, resulting in officer injuries and the discovery of drugs and cash.

Police and fire departments responded to a suspected murder-suicide and fire at a Knoxville condo, where two bodies were found after extinguishing the blaze.

A man was severely wounded in a stabbing at Krutch Park, Knoxville. The suspect fled before police arrival, and authorities are seeking public help for information.

A fire devastated Springdale Baptist Church in Tazewell, leading to a significant response from emergency crews and the closure of State Route 33. While the fellowship hall and chapel were lost, no injuries were reported.

Knoxville man, Larry Lynn Ray, with 30 felonies, has been convicted of aggravated assault after pistol-whipping a victim and now faces 15 years without parole.

The Tennessee National Guard airlifted two hikers from the Great Smoky Mountains due to medical emergencies, swiftly transporting them to the UT Medical Center for care.

ABR is caring for a bear cub injured by a car in Sevier County, rescued after its mother was seen calling for it. Receiving treatment and donations, it's the fourth such rescue recently.

Tennessee man Craig Callen, a former Middlesboro teacher, was arrested on sex crime charges after a Kentucky State Police investigation. He awaits extradition to Kentucky.

Rachel Carolyn Hall was arrested for reckless burning after a candle she lit led to a fire at a South Knoxville building, which she used for shelter. No injuries reported; the building was a loss.

A Knoxville family's 6-week-old son died after being attacked by their family dog; the dog was held under quarantine, and the child's organs were donated.