Roadwork on North State of Franklin Road near I-26 may cause delays on Friday, with paving scheduled for the westbound lanes and possible traffic impacts around the area.

The "Light the Park" event in Founders Park offers holiday lights, ice skating, and festive activities, with opportunities for food, entertainment, and writing letters to Santa.

Kingsport offices close for Veterans Day; sanitation schedule unchanged, with garbage and yard waste pickup as usual. Landfill and convenience center closed on November 11.

Jessie Eugene Hurst, 71, received a 60-year sentence for sexually assaulting three children, with convictions on multiple charges including Rape of a Child.

The Christmas Connection craft fair is returning to Kingsport for its 46th year, featuring regional artisans at the MeadowView Center, with free entry on Nov 14-15.

The Kingsport Senior Center hosts its annual Old-Fashioned Christmas Fair on Nov. 21-22, featuring over 75 crafters, holiday gifts, entertainment, food trucks, and a visit from Santa and the Grinch.

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for parts of North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, forecasting thunderstorms with strong winds and a sharp temperature drop next week.

A rockslide on I-24 West near mile marker 137 in Marion County has caused delays, with TDOT conducting mitigation efforts, including installing barriers and removing unstable rock.

Cocke County High School was evacuated due to a bomb threat. A student got charged; no bomb was found. Rumors of a gun were false. Law enforcement and canine units cleared the school.

Exit 112 on I-75 South in Knox County is closed for construction until 5 a.m. November 6. Drivers are advised to check TDOT for updates and expect delays.

House Speaker Sexton proposes allowing individuals with an associate's degree to teach K-5 in Tennessee due to the teacher shortage, facing opposition from educational professionals citing concerns over preparation and effectiveness.

Current Knoxville weather includes fog and mist with low visibility and humidity at 100%. Calm winds and a high of 66°F expected. Showers and thunderstorms predicted for the weekend, with a chance of snow showers Sunday night.

Bridge construction on State Route 107 in Unicoi County may cause delays until December 2026, with a detour via I-26. TDOT advises using SmartWay for updates and cautions against driving distractions.