89-year-old James Garren from Vonore, TN, was found safe after a Silver Alert was issued due to his disappearance.

Parents arrested for the 2024 death of their five-year-old daughter, Aurora Grace Hurst, in White Pine, charged with aggravated child abuse under "Haley's Law."

West Knox County residents were relieved after Rural Metro Fire contained a kitchen fire caused by a lightning strike. No injuries were reported, and investigations continue.

Nathan Hart from Knoxville, Tennessee, received a 70-month sentence for child pornography possession and must pay restitution and undergo 20 years of supervised release.

The TBI released a new age progression image of the missing child Summer Wells, created by a forensic artist, to renew efforts in locating her and has invited public assistance with information.

Knoxville man, Timothy Adam Lee, is charged with first-degree murder after a fatal shooting at Copper Pointe apartments.

A Grainger High School student was arrested for threatening mass violence, investigated by local authorities and the Tennessee Department Department of Homeland Security.

A shooting in Andersonville, TN resulted in the death of Samuel Ridenour. The Anderson County Sheriff's Office is investigating, with all parties identified and no public threat.

A Sevierville man shot a bear in his home; TWRA did not cite him as no violations occurred. The agency recommends securing attractants to prevent such incidents.

Sevier County Fire and Rescue teams are fighting a three-acre brush fire near Richardson Cove Road, with containment reaching 50%. Fire crews are dealing with challenging terrain.

Madisonville Police swiftly solved a burglary case involving suspects Gardner and recovered stolen items, thanking the community for their aid. Gardner is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The TWRA is investigating reports of a person in West Knoxville feeding bears, raising community safety concerns and the risk of euthanizing the bears. Feeding wildlife is discouraged by TWRA.

Two Knox County officials have been indicted for official misconduct involving taxpayer funds, leading to Mayor Jacobs expressing disappointment and advocating for ethical conduct.