Knoxville is covered in dense fog that is disrupting morning traffic, with visibility down to a quarter-mile. The fog is expected to clear by 9 AM with a sunny afternoon ahead.

Monroe County inmate Cody Allen Patterson escaped during work release, stealing a Dodge Ram and severing his ankle monitor. He was 8 months short of finishing a 3-year sentence. Authorities and U.S. Marshals are searching for him.

The TBI has issued a Silver Alert for 79-year-old Leeroy Mundy, missing from Mascot, TN, and urges public assistance in locating him. Mundy has a medical condition; he was last seen wearing blue jeans and a blue shirt.

Man arrested for theft and assault at a Dollar General in Knoxville; Johnny Carson apprehended after fleeing with merchandise and threatening the manager with a gun.

The Knox County Sheriff's Office's West Precinct in Turkey Creek is closing on October 10 due to a lost lease. A new affordable location is being sought, and services will be moved to other precincts. The landlord previously charged a nominal fee.

A woman in Knoxville was arrested for hitting a child twice in the face in a Kroger parking lot. Witnesses saw the assault, police noted the child's injuries, and the woman was detained without clear explanation for her actions.

The Gatlinburg Police Department introduced new cruiser designs with a black bear and mountain silhouettes, reflecting local heritage and enhancing community connection.

Jack Mullins, a Hancock County School Board member, has been indicted by the TBI for allegedly soliciting a minor for sexual activity and charged with solicitation of a minor and official misconduct.

Knoxville forecasts showers and potential thunderstorms, with a 40% chance of rain increasing to 90% at night, highs near 81°F, and a shift in wind direction post-midnight.

Knoxville Police arrested two suspects for theft, recovered drugs and a firearm, and charged them with various offenses including drug possession and weapons charges.

Colby Seals from Claiborne County is charged with attempted second-degree murder for severely injuring a man during a fight in Sneedville, Hancock County.

Randall Lebron has been appointed as the new Fire Investigator in the Gatlinburg Fire Department, bringing over 13 years of fire service experience, including seven years at the Islamorada Fire Department.

Knoxville Police prepare for National Night Out to strengthen community relations and promote public safety through events and a kickoff at Tank Strickland Park.