Knoxville faces a week of persistent heat with highs around 94-95 degrees and 100% humidity, as well as daily chances of showers and thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.

A 14-person arrest in a multi-state drug and firearms bust was announced, with large seizures of Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, firearms, vehicles, and cash. The operation had interagency collaboration and spanned from Tennessee to Mexico.

The Blount County Sheriff's Office seeks public help in finding Mark Allen Boling, 62, missing from Rockford with medical conditions, last seen on foot without his phone.

Zoo Knoxville named their new red wolf pups and bat-eared fox kits after a public vote, highlighting their conservation efforts for the world's most endangered wolf species and the vital role of bat-eared foxes in ecosystems.

Knoxville is hosting a Neighborhood Resource Fair on Aug. 9 with over 90 participants, offering community services, live entertainment, and children's activities, with the chance to win prizes for those registered by Aug. 5.

Oak Ridge to hold planning meeting at mini-golf course for community input on the city's future, discussing South Illinois Avenue development as part of the Comprehensive Plan update.

The NWS has issued a hazardous weather outlook for potential severe thunderstorms in parts of North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, with risks of wind gusts and flash flooding.

A former Tennessee police officer, Connor Cooper, has been indicted for tampering with evidence by shutting off his body and car cameras during a pursuit.

Farragut Museum seeks volunteers to serve as docents, with shifts from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday.

Farragut Museum launches a free monthly History Hour speaker series exploring local to state history, starting July 23 with sessions by local experts such as a history teacher and others.

A THP trooper was involved in a multi-vehicle crash on SR 62, causing minor injuries and a temporary road closure. The ongoing investigation addresses recent safety concerns due to an increase in fatal incidents on this stretch of the highway.

Johnson City's Municipal Building Commission Chambers reopens after renovations with new security, accessibility, and technology upgrades. Public meetings resume on-site on July 17.

Sevier County Sheriff's Office provides microchip readers to deputies and announces a Microchip Day for local residents to microchip their pets for better recovery chances if lost.