The National Weather Service reports mostly cloudy skies and cold temperatures in Knoxville, with potential showers and wind midweek, and an approaching storm system threatening impactful wintry precipitation by the weekend.

Gatlinburg Police alerted residents to a temporary road closure on Walnut Road for drainage improvements, causing detours between Glades Road and Pine Drive.

The University of Tennessee hires Derek Owings, former Indiana strength coach, post their national championship win, making him the highest-paid coach in his field.

Michael Pearson was arrested for threatening Chattanooga legal officials, with charges of harassment and retaliation. The HCSO coordinated with other agencies to ensure safety and uphold justice.

I-640 West was closed due to a collision between two tractor-trailers, causing a fuel spill but no serious injuries. Traffic was detoured during cleanup, with normal flow resuming by the next morning.

A Knoxville Area Transit bus collided with a Knox County School shuttle van; no serious injuries were reported despite multiple students being on board.

Knoxville's forecast includes sunny skies and calm conditions, with a gradual rise in temperatures and a chance of showers and wintry precipitation later in the week.

George Wood, the subject of a Silver Alert, was found safe, and the alert was cancelled, as reported by the Kingsport Police Department on social media.

The Kingsport Fire Department's Facebook post for MLK Day calls for fire and life safety measures, noting frequent fire emergencies and advocating for Community Risk Reduction strategies.

James Alvin Stockwell is indicted for attempted first-degree murder and other charges stemming from a December officer-involved shooting in Chattanooga.

A TBI investigation began into a Bristol officer-involved shooting after a man with a knife was shot by police and hospitalized. Officers tried a TASER before firing their weapons. The TBI is collecting evidence for the DA's legal assessment.

A house fire on Fallen Rock Ln in West Knox County was extinguished by Rural Metro Fire, resulting in only property damage and no injuries. An investigation into the cause is ongoing.

Youth minister Wesley Brobeck of Greeneville was arrested for statutory rape and sexual battery by an authority figure, following his dismissal from Freedom Fellowship Church.