A Tennessee man received over 18 years in prison for illegal firearm possession under the Armed Career Criminal Act due to his violent felony history.

A Morristown man received a 33-month prison sentence for running a $1.5 million Ponzi scheme, with a subsequent three-year supervised release and restitution order.

ORNL researchers have developed a portable underwater X-ray system that offers safer and immediate inspections, potentially revolutionizing maritime safety checks without harming marine life.

The City of Johnson City has announced changes to service schedules during Thanksgiving, affecting government offices, trash pickups, transit, parks, and emergency contacts.

Philip Dee is advancing quantum physics at Oak Ridge National Lab by integrating computation and quantum theory, potentially transforming the understanding of complex quantum systems.

Kingsport Mayor Paul W. Montgomery announces a new task force to revitalize the MeadowView Conference Resort and Convention Center, focusing on its financial sustainability and future success.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory has developed Celeritas, a software that uses GPUs to simulate particle interactions quickly, aiding experiments like DUNE and LHC.

State Route 70 in Hawkins County is closed for bridge construction near Coran and Hagan Reynolds Roads, with detours via Old Highway 66/113 and for wide loads through I-81 and U.S. 11E South.

UT Athletics partners with Tennessee's agencies for 5th No Trash November, aiming to clean the Knoxville area with volunteers including students and staff.

The TBI and detectives are following new leads in the case of missing child Summer Wells, searching an area near her home as the investigation continues.

Knoxville's weather is overcast at 57°F with high humidity and calm winds. Rain showers and patchy fog are expected through the week with temperatures around 70s.

A student at Wartburg Central Middle School was hospitalized following an assault, and the assailant was detained after being on the run. The incident is under investigation.

Joseph Strong has been named Johnson City's new chief building official, bringing two decades of experience as a deputy state fire marshal to the role.