Sevier County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of Brian Jamar Underwood, 44, for a series of auto burglaries in the New Center Community, thanking residents and partner agencies for their assistance.

A 75-year-old man died after falling from a boat on Norris Lake, marking the eighth TWRA-investigated boating fatality in 2025.

Two firefighters were injured in separate house fires in Knox County, with one needing hospitalization. The fires, which were not connected, caused significant damage but no occupants were harmed. Causes are under investigation.

A former employee, Daniel Scott Arwood, was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life without parole for killing his ex-boss at a school bus facility.

A boil water advisory is in effect for parts of Blount County due to E. coli detection in the water supply. Residents along Mentor Road and Samples Road should boil water before use.

Knoxville Police seek public help to find relatives of Gloria Scott, aged 63, who died naturally at a retirement village. They've exhausted all avenues and need info to notify kin.

An arrest has been made in a series of car burglaries in the New Center area, with local cooperation aiding the interagency investigation and leading to charges against Brian Jamar Underwood.

A fatal crash involving an overturned vehicle on I-81 South in Greene County prompted an investigation by the THP, causing significant traffic disruption with ongoing efforts to clear the scene.

Mario Delaine has been sentenced to over 15 years for firearms offenses as part of Operation Take Back America.

Knoxville ends its contract with the TUK nonprofit due to mismanagement, while considering the expansion of NICJR's involvement in city's violence reduction strategy.

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office warns of a phone scam where callers impersonate law enforcement, claiming the victim missed jury duty and demanding payment over the phone.

A 3-year-old child drowned in West Knox County; emergency crews responded and transported the child to the hospital, where they later died. An investigation is ongoing.

Sevier County parents have been charged with aggravated child abuse after their baby was hospitalized with severe head injuries inconsistent with their account of an accident.