The Board of Commission meetings in Johnson City, originally set for early January 2026, are rescheduled for a week later, retaining the 6 p.m. start time.

Rocky Hill/Riverbend in Knox County paraded a new $800,000 fire engine during a Christmas event, marking the area's first brand-new engine. Funded by community support, not taxes, Rural Metro Fire highlighted the importance of local backing.

Tennessee's McGhee Tyson ANGB will receive the new KC-46A Pegasus tanker by 2031, enhancing refueling capabilities for the 134th Air Refueling Wing and improving conditions for airmen.

Two individuals were arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder after a shooting in North Knoxville, with one victim sustaining gunshot wounds and another dying from crash-related trauma.

Knoxville is experiencing fog and might have showers later in the day, with low visibility and 100% humidity. A cold start to the week could lead to snow in higher elevations.

Tusculum University is mourning student Payton Cook, killed in a car crash. The driver, Hagan Windsor, faces charges. Cook played lacrosse and studied business.

Rural Metro Fire - Knox County praised firefighter and EMT Bryan Hipsky for exceptional dedication, highlighting his voluntary paint work on a fire engine.

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office has alerted the public to a phone scam where scammers imitate deputies to extort money, providing cautionary advice.

A Gulfport police sergeant was arrested on DUI and other charges in Gatlinburg, Tennessee while in town for FBI training. He was caught with an open container and failed sobriety tests.

The NWS in Morristown, TN, issued a Freezing Fog Advisory for parts of NC and East TN, affecting visibility and driving conditions. The advisory remains in effect until 10 AM EST today.

Knox County celebrates the partnership between Rural Metro Fire and Lowes on Clinton Highway, emphasizing the importance of local businesses in community support and solidarity.

Melissa and Jared Whitfield from Sweetwater, Tennessee, have been indicted for allegedly setting fires to their home in 2024 and are held on a $300,000 bond.

Knoxville's weather forecast includes patchy fog, clearer skies with highs around 48°F, light winds, increasing clouds, and a possible 50% chance of showers on Sunday night.