Knoxville anticipates a week of heat and potential severe storms, with variable weather starting today, which may include damaging winds and localized flooding.

The Clinton Police and Tennessee DCS are investigating an injury to a child at Kiddie Korner Daycare, resulting in two staff dismissals. The incident is considered isolated, and the daycare is cooperating with the ongoing investigations.

Knoxville's largest July 4th event, Festival on the 4th, will feature activities, multiple stages with live music, and fireworks at World's Fair Park from 5-10 p.m. in 2025.

Sevierville Police engaged in a community event at Soaky Mountain, participating in the World's Largest Swim Lesson to emphasize the importance of swimming skills to prevent drowning.

Knoxville faces hot conditions, scattered showers, thunderstorms with potential severe weather, and risks of damaging winds and flash flooding through Tuesday.

Johnson City unveils an outdoor printmaking exhibition by seven local artists, utilizing wheatpaste and highlighting the city's transformation. The display, backed by a grant, will remain until June 2026.

A community-wide search for missing 4-year-old JoJo in Newport City and Cocke County ended with local Ricky McMahan finding the child, showcasing significant local inter-agency collaboration and volunteer support.

Firefighters quickly contained a fire at a Walden's Creek rental cabin, averting greater damage; the blaze was potentially caused by a lightning strike. No injuries reported.

David Wear is appointed as the new city manager of Pigeon Forge, succeeding the retired Earlene Teaster, with goals to enhance local communication and improve quality of life.

Knoxville anticipates hot weather with a chance of storms, as the NWS predicts high temperatures, some severe weather, and mixed conditions for the coming week.

Alcoa announces service changes for the 4th of July, with no waste or brush collection on the holiday, and Friday's collections moved to Thursday. Recycling and landfill operations have varying schedules.

The TDOT has announced a weekend closure of I-24 East in Hamilton County for construction, advising commuters to expect delays and seek alternate routes.

Eduardo DeAvila was convicted of vehicular homicide and other charges after a deadly wrong-way incident on Pellissippi Parkway with a BAC of .212 and cocaine in his system.