Gatlinburg to experience traffic disruptions due to SCUD's gas line replacement and Gatlinburg Utilities Department's upgrades near Mynatt Park starting July 15.

Traffic stop in Seymour led to drug discovery, and arrests of Tressa Wells, Clayton Douglas, Bredon Keys, and Derrick Jones for various related charges.

Madisonville PD celebrated graduates from their Firearms Instructor Course, who underwent intense training despite heat, including shooting and medical drills.

Blount County Sheriff's Office hosted a Child Safety Seat event to teach correct installation, with certified technicians helping parents secure their children properly in vehicles.

The Knoxville Police Department announced on Facebook the graduation of 36 new officers from the 2025-A Basic Recruit Class, who will now enter field training.

The Blount County Sheriff's Office is seeking assistance in locating Wendell Rowland, 70, missing since Saturday after riding his distinctive motorcycle on Highway 129.

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.