Chief Billy Church announced he will retire in November after initiating reforms in the Johnson City Police Department, including tech upgrades, professional standards, and community safety initiatives.

A dump truck hit a traffic light in Lenoir City, causing delays as local emergency services responded and urged drivers to find other routes. Traffic on Highways 11 and 70 East was impacted.

Knoxville experiences fog, 70°F warmth, and high humidity with a 94% saturation, as per the NWS, with visible showers and thunderstorms expected later.

The Town of Farragut has introduced a new Agenda Portal on its website, offering easier access to local government meeting agendas, materials, and videos.

ORNL scientists have enhanced atomic force microscopy to improve the study of bacterial biofilms, linking individual bacteria with biofilm structure and using machine learning to analyze data, published in npj Biofilms and Microbiomes.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory developed new medium-voltage circuit breakers that improve direct current handling, potentially leading to cost savings and a more reliable electric grid.

Loudon County, TN, conducted an active shooter response training drill involving teachers and multiple agencies, including local law enforcement and first responders, to improve school safety coordination.

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office introduces its School Resource Officers via Facebook video to enhance the relationship between law enforcement and school communities before the new school year.

The National Weather Service in Knoxville predicts a week of unsettled weather, with varying chances of showers and thunderstorms each day, calm winds, and highs in the low to upper 80s.

Mohamed Al-nadi died in a motorcycle-SUV crash in Knoxville; police are investigating the incident that occurred as the SUV turned left and Al-nadi attempted to overtake another vehicle.

The Murfreesboro Police Department reminds the public of the unsolved murder of Terrell Ray on its sixth anniversary, seeking tips and offering an $11,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

TDOT is rerouting traffic for phase two of I-75 at I-24 interchange improvements in Hamilton County; ramp expansions will result in lane closures at night from August 3 to 5.

Grainger County E-911 informed residents of scheduled blasts at a local quarry on Owl Hole Gap Road, indicating that it was a controlled, non-emergency event. The aim was to maintain calm and managed expectations.