Jon Lane is set to become the new director of Water and Sewer Services in Johnson City, succeeding Tom Witherspoon who served for 44 years. Lane has a solid engineering background and previously acted as assistant director. He starts on Nov. 7.

Building 3003, a remnant of the Manhattan Project at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, was demolished to make way for new developments, with the project conducted by OREM and UCOR.

The Town of Farragut begins street resurfacing on Sept. 15, affecting roads like North Campbell Station Road, with special instructions for residents.

Teen Riley Pawlick faces charges for the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Holden Howse at a Harriman party; he will stay jailed with house arrest denied.

Patrolman Brad Hunt, with 20 years of experience, joins the Madisonville Police, bringing expertise and depth to the team after serving as a military police officer.

Local authorities and animal welfare groups rescued 25 horses and 2 ponies from neglect in Fentress County, providing them with care and signaling a commitment to animal well-being.

An AMBER Alert was issued for 8-year-old Samantha Shelly by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation; she's missing from Sneedville, TN. Public assistance is sought.

Knoxville's forecast predicts a sunny spell following a foggy morning, with clear skies and steady temperatures, promising outdoor-friendly weather for the coming days.

Oak Ridge will experience controlled burns and trail closures from September 8-20 due to wildfire protection measures by DOE, ORNL, and Tennessee Forestry.

Summit Medical Group and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee have reached a new agreement, maintaining in-network coverage for various BlueCross plan members.

Knoxville gang leader Jametrick Franklin King was captured after a multi-state police chase and crash; he faces multiple charges, including intent to distribute methamphetamine.

A Sevier County teacher, Brandon Burns, faces assault charges after an incident at a high school football game. He was suspended and banned from future events.

Joshua Vaughan, a former collegiate pitcher, now leads the Manufacturing Robotics and Controls Group at ORNL, focusing on developing robotics to improve American manufacturing and aid small and medium-sized enterprises.