Denise Adorno Lopes at ORNL is advancing nuclear fuel design for safer, more efficient reactors, exploring new materials and manufacturing approaches to enhance energy security and competitiveness.

TDOT reopened State Route 159/US 321 in Tennessee after repair work due to damage from Hurricane Helene, with one remaining section set to reopen in 2026.

ORNL is advancing 3D printing in nuclear reactor components, potentially enhancing safety and efficiency in energy generation and supporting increasing AI power demands.

ORNL is researching ways to build nuclear reactors more affordably by using advanced materials like UHPC and 3D printing, while ensuring safety standards.

Gale Hauck, an engineer at ORNL, is leading nuclear industry advancements and plays a key role in the DOE Microreactor Program, with a focus on new reactor technologies.

Knoxville experiences fog, showers, and potential sleet with 100% humidity and limited visibility; weather to improve with mostly sunny skies midweek.

Knoxville police found drugs, a loaded gun, and cash in a car after pulling over driver Andrea Martin for a traffic violation. Martin, previously convicted, now faces multiple charges.

Gatlinburg is prepping for the Gatlinburg-Pittman High School football team's sendoff before the state championship, leading to road closures on Parkway and Reagan Drive.

Gatlinburg is preparing for a historic high school football event as the undefeated Gatlinburg-Pittman Highlanders advance to their first Class AAA State Championship game, with a parade and community sendoff planned.

Javier Pavia, brother of Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia, was arrested for disorderly conduct at Neyland Stadium; appeared intoxicated, was "verbally combative," and previously had a similar incident.

A pedestrian was injured after being hit by a car in Rogersville, with local rescue squads responding to the scene. The condition of the victim is not disclosed, and traffic delays are expected as the investigation continues.

The NWS in Morristown forecasts varied weather for Knoxville with wind gusts, potential freezing rain, and showers expected throughout the week. Residents are advised to stay alert.

Eleven inmates in Loudon County, TN, were honored for completing the ANETS program, which aims to reduce recidivism by teaching essential trade skills.