Kading Properties’ Villas on Bell is taking shape in Knoxville: Phase I is expected this year and a Bell Avenue connector is slated for paving soon. The 247‑unit project will add a new route into downtown and dozens of rental homes to the south side.

A vehicle crash on May 29 cut power to nearly 1,500 in Cocke County; Newport Utilities crews restored most service within about an hour while flood watches were in effect.

Flood Watch in effect through this afternoon for parts of East Tennessee; heavy downpours may cause flash flooding and slow commutes.

State investigators are examining alleged purchasing irregularities at the City of Alcoa after officials terminated a staffer and referred the matter to state auditors and prosecutors.

Knoxville police say domestic-related calls now make up a large share of the city’s assault reports. Local advocates are urging survivors to use available hotlines and services.

A former pastor admitted to stealing from his Lenoir City congregation; a state audit identified personal charges and prosecutors secured restitution and jail time.

A Maryville man was sentenced to 10 months in federal prison after damaging an Enbridge metering station last May, triggering evacuations and a federal probe.

A Blount County Facebook post referenced a national tally — 31 children in 2025 — and urged caregivers to lock cars, check back seats and keep keys away from kids. Local and federal sources offer steps families can take now.

A Lenoir City woman says she lost a mid‑term pregnancy while detained by ICE; DHS disputes the account and lawmakers are pressing for stronger protections.

Dyersburg’s April jobless rate was 3.5% as state data show 89 of 95 Tennessee counties under 5% unemployment. The statewide, seasonally adjusted rate held at 3.6%.

The Knoxville Chamber’s April ECO shows 281 new Knox County business licenses in March and 10,441 metro job postings — a sign of rising entrepreneurship and hiring competition.

Clinton County deputies say a Tennessee man wanted in a Pickett County shooting is at large after his pickup was found locally; authorities warn he’s armed and dangerous.

Warm today with highs near 86°F; heavy thunderstorms likely late Friday into Saturday morning with localized flooding risk.