Sports in ...
Tennessee Volunteers will face NC State Wolfpack in the 2024 Duke's Mayo Classic at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 7, with both teams having College Football Playoff aspirations.
Retail & Industry in ...
Knoxville residents and businesses oppose changes to free evening and weekend downtown parking, with 97% of survey respondents against alterations. The city considers options amid parking system losses.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Eleven people, including a local business owner, were arrested at a Nakba Day Vigil at the University of Tennessee amidst a dispute over their gathering location.
Weather & Environment in ...
Knoxville is set to experience severe storms starting Friday, with an 80% chance of rain and potential thunderstorms into the weekend, as forecasted by NWS.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Knoxville roadway construction to disrupt traffic, as KUB upgrades utilities under Cumberland Avenue, initially closing parts between 11th and 16th Streets, affecting drivers and pedestrians.
A fire at the Dollar General in West Knoxville was extinguished by KFD Tuesday afternoon, with neighboring businesses evacuated and no injuries reported.
A student was detained at West High School in Knox County for possession of a stolen handgun, followed by a non-related safety threat that caused a lockdown.
The National Weather Service forecasts a stormy week with thunderstorms and showers for East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, with a marginal threat of severe weather.
Remains found in Knoxville in 2022 identified as Tony A. Brown Jr. using advanced genetic testing through collaboration with Othram Inc., solving a nearly two-year-old mystery.
A bridge in Friendsville, Blount County, was named in honor of fallen deputy Greg McCowan, with a dedication ceremony attended by family, friends, and officials.
The National Weather Service issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for southwest NC, east TN, and southwest VA, warning of severe thunderstorms with hail and high winds.
Oak Ridge Police are searching for missing 16-year-old Elsie Barber, last seen on May 11. She's described as 5'2" with brown hair and eyes, needing medication.
A Kentucky dentist received a 20-year sentence for prescribing excessive opioids, resulting in a patient's overdose death. He ignored signs of addiction and faced federal charges for his actions.