Maryville's proposed $268 million FY27 budget focuses on a $55M school expansion and increased public-safety spending while trimming parks, library and economic-development funds.

Cloudy, muggy start to Wednesday in Knoxville; scattered storms likely this afternoon with highs near 82°F. Expect wet roads and plan for a soggy midday commute.

LEV Manufacturing will open a 100,000-sq-ft Rad Power Bikes assembly hub in Algood, promising 288 jobs and a $7M investment for Putnam County. Officials say the site will handle assembly, logistics and fulfillment.

Blount Partnership says AI data centers would strain local water and electric systems, joining nearby counties that are tightening zoning and utility rules.

TBI named 41-year-old Michael Dean Marrison as wanted on child-exploitation and rape charges; a $2,500 reward is being offered and investigators asked the public to call 1-800-TBI-FIND.

UT's Student Union is getting a $3.5M east plaza with a stage, food‑truck hookups and an outdoor fire table, plus planned V‑O‑L‑S letters, due this summer.

Afternoon storms likely Tuesday in Knoxville with highs near 81°F. Brief heavy downpours could cause localized ponding and slow commutes.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely across Knoxville on Monday, May 25, 2026, with heavy downpours possible. Highs near 80°F — bring a dry backup for outdoor plans.

MoneyLion's 2026 analysis names Kingsport, Knoxville and Chattanooga among U.S. metros where asking prices exceed typical home values by wide margins.

Knoxville police are searching for two people after a 24‑year‑old was seriously injured in the downtown Jackson Avenue parking lot. Detectives say the investigation is active.

A woman was found dead in the backyard of a home on the 2700 block of Jefferson Avenue as homicide detectives pursue leads.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely through Memorial Day; expect heavy downpours and soggy commutes. Localized flooding is possible in low areas.

A severe storm collapsed a building that housed Duncan Lumber in New Tazewell Friday night while downing power lines. Officials say no injuries were reported and crews are assessing damage.