The Loudon County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit visited Eaton Elementary for community engagement, demonstrating the dogs' skills and building trust with students.

Sheriff's investigation concludes non-suspicious death of Sue Jean Jones, a homeless woman found near train tracks, based on autopsy findings and family information.

Knoxville is starting construction on a new Burlington Fire Station No. 6 and making streetscape improvements, with a finish date by 2026 at a cost of $8.6 million for the station and $5.1 million for related projects.

Knoxville firefighters tackled a bedroom fire in West Knoxville, resulting in significant damage and the death of a pet cat. The cause is under investigation.

Oak Ridge invites residents to apply for city boards and commissions by June 30, 2025; positions available on the Beer Permit Board and other advisory boards.

Officers Eric Blood and John Morris of the Knoxville Police Department were honored for saving a woman from a drug overdose on April 1, 2025, using Narcan and CPR.

Farragut Engineering Department schedules a public meeting to detail Phase 2 of Virtue Road improvements, including two 11-foot lanes and a multi-use greenway.

West High School's football program scandal prompted coach Lamar Brown's removal and replacement by Barron Chandler. Ex-coaches face sex crime charges; Knox County Schools strengthens oversight and hiring processes.

A 17-year-old is charged with felony murder and abuse after the death of Steven Reed in Monroe County. Reed was assaulted and later died; the unnamed minor is in custody.

A Texas man is indicted for leaving the scene of an accident after a woman's body was found on I-40 in Tennessee. He faces no other charges like murder or manslaughter.

The National Weather Service in Knoxville predicts showers, thunderstorms, and warm temperatures for the upcoming days, with potential severe weather and heavy rains.

ORNL researchers have developed a method to enhance carbon fiber composites' strength by improving the bond between fibers and polymer matrix using a hybrid technique involving carbon nanofibers.

Michael Ensor of Knoxville has been charged with aggravated assault after firing a gun during an argument with an Amazon delivery driver. No injuries were reported.