Knoxville Police and Young-Williams Animal Center investigate after a dog was found dead with a bag over its head, alongside a second uninjured dog, in a suspected case of animal cruelty.

Mason Shumate has been charged with vehicular homicide following a fatal head-on crash on Millertown Pike, Knox County, where one person died and Shumate displayed signs of intoxication.

Rural Metro Fire used new equipment to rescue an injured hiker on a North Knoxville trail, highlighting the importance of their recent specialized training and technology in emergency responses.

Dsani Badgett from Powell has been charged with first-degree murder after fatally shooting her boyfriend, Stephen Morgan, whom she accused of infidelity.

George Patterson got a 25-year sentence for second-degree murder in the 2019 shooting of neighbor David Roach.

Madisonville Police arrested a wanted individual, Christopher Ryan Mclemore, after a vehicle pursuit and a collision with a patrol car. He faces multiple charges including felony evading and possession of drug paraphernalia.

The Pigeon Forge Police Department is seeking public help to find Lisa Green, who has been missing for weeks, with the last sighting in the Pigeon Forge/Sevierville area.

A high-speed chase after a traffic stop in Lenoir City ended with a crash into a radio station, but no injuries were reported. The driver faces DUI and felony evading charges.

Natalie Smith, reported missing in Knox County, was found safe the day after her disappearance. Details on her time missing are undisclosed, but her safe return emphasizes the role of community vigilance in missing person cases.

Fire crews extinguished a roof fire near Kaizen, an Asian restaurant in Knoxville's Old City, causing moderate smoke damage to the eatery and no injuries.

Brenton Myers reunited with the Loudon County first responders who saved him after a severe car crash, expressing gratitude for their role in his ongoing recovery, including the amputation of his legs.

Chris Rothermel pled guilty to tax-related charges in Knox County and received one-year probation and a $2,170 restitution order. The case highlights Tennessee's efforts to enforce tax compliance.

Former Blount County teacher Joseph Dalton's six-month probation sentence for misdemeanor assault leads to community protests and calls for justice system reform.