Six entrepreneurs join ORNL's Innovation Crossroads to develop energy startups, with fellowships providing stipends, travel allowances, and access to facilities and mentorship.

Kingsport Mayor Paul W. Montgomery joins Leadership Tennessee's Signature Program Class XII, seeking to confront state challenges through a 10-month initiative.

A person barricaded in Tellico Plains was arrested after a standoff on Rafter Road, ending with SWAT intervention using CR gas. No injuries were reported.

Correctional officers at the Northeast Correctional Complex intercepted a large cache of contraband including drugs, tobacco, and electronics on July 2.

Young-Williams Animal Center is at 'critical capacity' and urges Knoxville to help by adopting with waived fees or using services like the Petco Love Lost program.

The National Weather Service predicts high temperatures and potential storms in Knoxville, advising residents to take precautions against heat and hazardous weather.

The JCPD joins a multi-agency initiative called "Operation Southern Slow Down" to enforce speed limits and reduce speed-related crashes from July 14-20.

The University of Tennessee Foundation raised a record $492.8 million in 2025, with UT Knoxville bringing in $428 million of that total. The foundation is working towards a $3 billion decade goal.

Bridge inspections on I-75 in Bradley County cause lane closures, with the right lane and shoulder on I-75 North over the Hiwassee River closed for part of a day.

House fire in West Knoxville with no casualties, thanks to smoke alarms alerting residents. Firefighters extinguished the blaze quickly; the cause is under investigation.

Knoxville Police seek public help after shots were fired from a silver Nissan SUV on I-40 East; no victims reported, and the incident is under investigation.

A Silver Alert has been issued for 72-year-old Norman Lindamood from Clinton, TN, missing since Sunday and believed to be on foot due to a medical condition.

The National Weather Service warns of rising temps and humidity in the East Tennessee Valley, with a heat index up to 100°F and chances of showers and thunderstorms.