The NWS predicts steady weather in Knoxville with chances of showers and thunderstorms, mostly sunny days, calm winds, and temperatures in the high-80s.

Johnson City officials update local alcohol sales hours ordinance after state clarification, ensuring fairness across all commercial zones, following community input.

ORNL researchers studied plant root-soil interactions, using untargeted metabolomics to explore rhizodeposition impacts on plant and soil microbes, potentially aiding energy and food crop growth.

Oak Ridge launches its second annual Citizens Academy, an 8-week program offering locals insight into city operations. Applications open until September 2, with a cap of 20 participants.

TDOT plans I-24 lane closures in Coffee County for pavement repairs on August 5-6 from 7 am to 4 pm, weather permitting; suggests alternate routes and cautions drivers.

CNS is offering a $5,000 STEM grant for kindergarten to 12th-grade educators in East Tennessee, application deadline Oct. 6, 2025, with restrictions for Y-12 employees' relatives.

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.