The City of Morristown warns of traffic disruptions due to ongoing TDOT construction on US 11E/SR 34 from June 6-11, 2025, advising caution and patience for commuters.

The Pigeon Forge Police Department is undergoing specialized training to help children in drug-abuse situations, supported by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and local organizations.

KATS is offering free rides on all bus routes on June 17 to support "Dump the Pump" Day, encouraging the use of public transit over personal vehicles.

Former Knoxville police officer Dan Roark received a 300-month prison sentence for child exploitation and child pornography after admitting guilt in a plea agreement.

The Maryville Police Department is alerting residents to a scam involving fraudulent DMV texts asking for traffic ticket payments and urging people not to engage with the links or provide information.

Deputies in Anderson County, TN, recovered a stolen motorcycle and over 100 grams of meth, leading to the arrest of Michael Houser and Tabitha Standridge on multiple charges.

The NWS issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for potential severe thunderstorms, winds, and flash floods in Southwest NC, East TN, and Southwest VA. Residents should stay alert for changing weather conditions.

Josh Smith, a former news anchor, joined Elizabethton City School Board, filling Danny O'Quinn's vacant seat, with praises for his community commitment.

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office warns of a text scam impersonating the Tennessee DMV about unpaid traffic tickets, with a fake link for payments.

Jair Martin pleaded guilty to the 2023 double murder of Madison and Heidi Johnson, also admitting to aggravated kidnapping, criminal impersonation, and evading arrest.

TDOT has announced a bridge repair on I-75 South in Campbell County, with a lane closure at mile marker 133 causing traffic delays from June 8-11. Drivers are advised to check travel conditions and drive cautiously.

Oak Ridge Police increase patrols after a violent block party in Scarboro where nine were shot and one stabbed; the department seeks community engagement for public safety.

The TBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Sweetwater after a Madisonville officer shot a man during an incident where the man fired a shot after negotiations failed.