Court records show a Knoxville man faces multiple counts of second-degree sexual abuse and indecent contact after a juvenile reported repeated touching over several years.

Patchy morning fog gives way to highs near 92°F and a chance of late‑day thunderstorms.

Oak Ridge's A.K. Bissell Park will host a July 4 concert and fireworks tonight. Find times, parking guidance and city service updates in one place.

A Knoxville widower says his wife's death was linked to mitragynine toxicity and urges caution as Tennessee's new kratom law takes effect July 1.

Oak Ridge Electric reports multiple outages after trees downed lines. Crews are on scene; report outages to 833-628-3400 or check the live outage map.

Patchy morning fog gives way to a hot, humid July 4 in Knoxville — highs near 95 and heat index up to 104. Expect an evening storm chance that could touch fireworks.

The Blount County zoning board voted 3-1 to approve special exceptions for two Maryville apartment projects that would add 824 units. The approvals attach memos and site plans to the county record.

A storage-room blaze at the Love Kitchen on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard caused fire, smoke and water damage Friday morning; no injuries were reported. Volunteers are assessing how services may be affected.

East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers named La Toniea Coleman wanted for elder abuse in Knoxville; anonymous tips that lead to an arrest may qualify for up to $2,000.

A motorcyclist died after a crash on I-640 near the Broadway exit; investigators say the bike 'swiped another vehicle' before striking a barrier.

A tractor-trailer hauling roughly 34,000 pounds of live crabs caught fire on I‑81 near Morristown; crews salvaged most of the cargo and the ramp later reopened.

Sweetwater City Schools paid $2.5M for Sweetwater High, completing the city's K–12 system; officials say staff stayed on and transition planning is under way.

Mid‑90s heat and a Heat Advisory through July 4. Afternoon storm chances and downtown cooling centers are available.