A former Heritage High teacher admitted to soliciting explicit photos from students and received under two years in jail plus probation and sex‑offender registration.

An Alcoa man accused in the 2024 traffic‑stop shooting that killed a Blount County deputy pleaded not guilty Wednesday as prosecutors move to pursue capital charges. The arraignment kicks off another round of pretrial fights over counsel and evidence.

A Knox County jury convicted Jarrett David Simoneaux on three counts of aggravated sexual battery; a judge ordered consecutive terms that total 30 years without parole.

A Rhea County man pleaded guilty to reckless homicide and was sentenced to eight years, with court records saying he must serve the full term in the death of a 7‑year‑old.

A Monroe County grand jury has indicted 24‑year‑old Ethan Owens on aggravated statutory rape of a child under 14, Madisonville police say.

TBI special agents say a North Carolina man was indicted on aggravated‑assault charges after a Jan. 10 officer‑involved shooting in Bristol.

A fatal crash at Clinton Highway and Old State Circle involved a school bus; THP is investigating and the sheriff’s office warned drivers to expect hours‑long closures.

TBI and local police arrested a Crossville man after a Fairfield Glade shooting that sent a person to the hospital; he faces aggravated assault charges.

A man was stabbed Monday at the Rural King in Halls; deputies arrested a suspect and say the victim's injuries are not life-threatening.

Knoxville police and Crime Stoppers are searching for Jair Jerrod Bailey, wanted on two active warrants including felony evading arrest.

A camper fire on South Highway 25W in Campbell County killed one person; investigators including the TBI say the blaze appears accidental.

Knoxville detectives want help identifying a man who tried to grab a woman's dog near Forest Park Boulevard; the suspect fled in a GMC Sierra with Georgia plates. Tips may be eligible for a reward.

Knoxville police arrested and indicted Randall Vaught on charges including felony murder in the September 2025 assault and later death of Brian Overby.