Drag racer Christi Johnson excels in both motorsports and science, applying her precision and drive from racing to her work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory on projects like runway lighting and biometric recognition technology.

Joe Bradley was inducted into the Parks and Recreation Wall of Fame for his extensive community service and volunteer work at a ceremony led by April Norris.

The 33rd Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area features diverse storytelling, music, and crafts on September 20.

The National Weather Service in Knoxville predicts fog clearing for a sunny Saturday, with highs of 86°F. A pleasant weekend is expected, but Labor Day may see a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms.

A fisherman in Knoxville hooked a WWII-era explosive at the Sequoyah Hills boat ramp, which was safely removed by the police and EOD and transferred to the Army.

Forecast predicts a sunny day in Knoxville with a high near 81°F, followed by clear weather through the weekend and a slight chance of showers on Sunday and Labor Day.

Knoxville City offices and the 311 Center will close for Labor Day 2025, but garbage collection continues. Recycling centers remain open, pools have set hours, and KAT buses run on a Sunday schedule.

Sevier County saw a 2.03% increase in visitor spending in 2024, reaching nearly $3.93 billion, benefiting from Tennessee's booming tourism, which involved 147 million visitors and $31.66 billion in spending.

Bays Mountain Park's new planetarium show, "Big Astronomy," offers an immersive experience of the southern hemisphere's skies and observatories through their state-of-the-art technology.

Kingsport Cultural Arts introduces free mobile art classes for kids grades 1-12, funded by a Tennessee Arts Commission grant, with sessions on creativity, shading, and plein air painting.

The article announces the winners of Kingsport's annual Storm Drain Art Contest, highlighting the initiative's aim to promote waterway cleanliness through public art. Selected artists will receive a cash prize and paint storm drains in September.

A cyclist was struck and killed by a semi-truck in Alcoa, with initial critical condition turning fatal at UT Medical Center. The driver was unharmed; the investigation is ongoing.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory has developed a new aluminum alloy, DuAlumin-3D, which is strong and heat-resistant, potentially revolutionizing automotive and aerospace manufacturing.