Kingsport's BMA, led by Mayor Montgomery and other members, is promoting transparency with a newsletter outlining board activities and decisions. Residents can subscribe to receive updates, vote results, project photos, and city news.

ORNL received 2025 NSUF Rapid Turnaround Experiment Awards for nuclear R&D, advancing spent fuel storage and nuclear materials research with various facilities.

Peter Thornton of ORNL has been named a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union for his contributions to Earth sciences.

Alexys Barton pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide by recklessness for causing a crash that killed motorcyclist Christopher Phillips. She expressed remorse as the incident deeply affected Phillips' family.

The Roane County Sheriff's Office warns about romance scams on dating apps and social media, advising people to be cautious and not send money to individuals they have not met in person.

The 15th annual Blue Heron Ghost Mine storytelling event will be held on October 18 at Big South Fork NRRA, offering history, tales, music, and activities.

KCSO arrested 19 individuals in a drug bust in Knox County, seizing meth, fentanyl, and drug paraphernalia, spurred by community complaints and overdoses.

Alcoa Highway northbound lanes will be closed between John Sevier Highway and UT Medical Center for rock blasting from October 4, with detours via I-140 and local routes.

During a traffic stop near the I-140 interchange, the THP arrested two people after finding a fake suspicious device and three firearms in their vehicle. The device, initially thought to be explosive, was deemed a hoax after inspection.

Waggoner, a horse from Knoxville's Mounted Patrol Unit, retired due to PSSM, a medical condition. He was replaced at no cost by Mounted Patrol International and will continue service at a horse sanctuary.

Oak Ridge Police launched an internal investigation into an officer's conduct during a 2024 traffic stop after a concerning video emerged online, despite no formal complaints filed.

The NWS issued a weather update for Knoxville, TN, forecasting showers, thunderstorms, and high humidity, with a cautious note to residents due to the unsettled conditions.

TDOT announces lane closures on I-40 West in Roane County due to Lawnville Road bridge repair, affecting traffic around-the-clock from September 26-29.