Former Tennessee state senator Frank Niceley has died at 78 from a heart attack. He had a significant political influence and served in both the state House and Senate.

Johnson City officials warn residents about heat-related risks, advise staying hydrated and avoiding the midday sun, and remind not to leave children or pets in hot cars.

Bertha Hatmaker, wife of Caryville Fire Chief Eddie Hatmaker and public health worker, has passed away, deeply mourned by the Campbell County community and emergency services.

District Chief Steve Weaver retires from the Johnson City Fire Department after 38 years, lauded for his service, technological advancements, and leadership during Hurricane Helene.

The "A Safer Drive in ’25" campaign by JCPD and THP aims to improve driving habits, leading to fewer accidents and zero fatal crashes so far, despite a rise in traffic stops and citations.

Anderson County EMA warns of construction near TVA Bull Run Fossil Plant and urges residents to sign up for alerts on road closures and project updates.

Zach Top is set to perform in Knoxville during his "Cold Beer & Country Music" tour on October 9. Tickets go on sale June 27. He's supporting his new album and has seen significant success and critical praise in his career.

A Knoxville man received a 28-day jail sentence for DUI after being found asleep at the wheel, despite refusing a blood alcohol test and claiming a diabetic episode.

ORNL researchers used simulations to improve carbon fiber strength by adding PAN nanofibers, using the Frontier supercomputer to analyze a 5 million atoms model.

Kingsport's Dogwood Park updated its membership system to offer a full year from the sign-up date, with lower fees for residents, improving convenience and value.

TDOT is repaving a section of I-40 in Sevier County, causing expected traffic delays on June 20-21 from 10 pm to 8 am. Drivers are advised to be cautious.

Knoxville experienced fog and mist with poor visibility, improving later in the day. The NWS warns of a heat wave with temperatures over 100 degrees and advises caution.

Severe flooding in Cocke County led to a swift rescue operation by emergency services, with no casualties reported due to effective collaboration and preparedness.