Sevier County Fire & Rescue teams tackled a large structure fire off Flat Creek Road, with no injuries reported. Multiple agencies helped subdue the fire; the cause remains under investigation.

Knoxville's Labor Day weekend forecast includes sun, sporadic thunderstorms, with highs in the low 80s; slight chance of evening showers persists throughout the week.

Lifeguard Colden Riner, 21, was found unresponsive in an indoor pool at The Resort at Governor's Crossing in Tennessee and later pronounced dead at the medical center. An investigation and autopsy are underway.

Councilwoman McKenzie plans to propose delaying a vote on a property sale to Emerald Youth Foundation to ensure community engagement and consideration.

ORNL hosted the inaugural OQSSw to develop a unified software stack, openQSE, to integrate quantum and HPC systems, with experts from various sectors attending.

ORNL researchers have outlined a vision to integrate quantum computers with today’s supercomputing systems, focusing on a software stack that remains adaptable to technological advances.

Tom Witherspoon, long-serving Director of Water and Sewer Services for Johnson City, is retiring on November 6 after 44 years. His leadership saw immense department growth and numerous awards for compliance and service.

ORNL's pellet injector contributed to the Wendelstein 7-X stellarator's world-record plasma maintenance, critical for advancing fusion energy technology.

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.