Lightning struck a gas main in Lenoir City, causing service shutdown and a tree to catch fire. Repairs are underway and residents are advised to avoid the area.

ORNL collaborates with several national labs and the University of Tennessee to study quantum materials out of equilibrium, leveraging high-performance computing for new insights.

ORNL leads and partners in fusion energy research collaborations, aiming to advance technologies in materials, liquid metal systems, and safety for fusion reactors.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory receives a patent for a new validation method using entropy, aimed at improving the development process for advanced nuclear reactors by streamlining testing and enhancing safety.

ORNL scientists use AI to predict plant growth by understanding plant-microbe interactions, utilizing a new tool that combines molecular dynamics with AI, enhancing accuracy and saving time.

Knox County Commissioner Kim Frazier has filed for candidacy in the 2026 mayoral race, joining Commissioners Larsen Jay and School Board Chair Betsy Henderson as candidates.

TDOT announces routine bridge inspections on SR 1 in Cumberland County, leading to lane reductions and expected delays on September 16 from 8-11 a.m., weather permitting.

Knox County, TN, will increase the mineral severance tax to 20 cents per ton starting November 1, 2025, affecting the extraction of materials like sand and limestone.

The National Weather Service predicts possible showers and thunderstorms for Knoxville, with a tranquil morning leading to a 20% chance of rain later in the afternoon.

Mavis Lane in Maryville is closed for a water line project from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm; drivers should find alternative routes.

Maryville City has announced a temporary closure of Carpenters Grade Road for water main construction, advising residents to seek alternative routes and contact the Water & Sewer Department for assistance.

Madisonville law enforcement seized narcotics and made an arrest in a joint drug task force operation, as detailed in Sheriff Tommy Jones' Facebook post.

UT alumnus Tramell Tillman won his first Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama for "Severance," making history as the first Black actor to win in this category.