A family-run cantina called Knox‑Quila Cantina will open at Covenant Health Park this summer, bringing tacos, reposado flights and late‑night weekend service to the Old City.

UT Knoxville’s advisory board signed off on a $2.53B preliminary budget that would raise modest tuition, housing and meal‑plan costs while boosting some hourly pay. The plan now goes to the UT System board for final approval in late June.

A 3-year-old was found alone and unclothed in a North Knoxville apartment parking lot; court records show his father has been charged with child endangerment and child abuse.

H&H Bagels has opened at Turkey Creek, bringing New York‑style bagels, lox sandwiches and morning sandwiches to West Knoxville.

Sunny and pleasant Tuesday with a high near 78°F. A cold front Wednesday brings a 30–40% chance of afternoon storms and gusty winds.

A 46‑year‑old Sneedville man died after an apparent self‑inflicted gunshot while in the back of a Hancock County patrol vehicle, the TBI says. Agents are investigating at the DA's request.

A bicyclist suffered life‑threatening injuries after being struck by an SUV on North Cherry Street near I‑40 late Saturday. Police closed the road overnight while investigators worked the scene.

A 25-year-old East Tennessee woman was arrested in Greene County, Tenn., after a parental abduction on Old Mars Hill Highway; the one-year-old was recovered safe and uninjured.

Dense morning fog will cut visibility in parts of Knoxville; sunshine and a high near 82°F follow by mid-morning.

Sunny Saturday with highs near 77°F; a weak front raises a 50% chance of light showers late Sunday into Monday. Mostly dry this weekend.

Knox County is weighing a draft ordinance to cap data center height and set new noise and utility limits. The measure also mandates screening and specific architectural styles for new builds.

Covenant Health says contract talks with UnitedHealthcare have stalled and warns United members they could lose in‑network access at Covenant Medical Group on July 1.

Knox County’s assessor has mailed reappraisal notices showing roughly 60% higher property values. Officials say the certified tax rate will be adjusted and explain how homeowners can appeal.