Johnson City's Municipal Building Commission Chambers reopens after renovations with new security, accessibility, and technology upgrades. Public meetings resume on-site on July 17.

Sevier County Sheriff's Office provides microchip readers to deputies and announces a Microchip Day for local residents to microchip their pets for better recovery chances if lost.

Dylan Nathaniel Phillips gets a 4-year sentence for leading a multi-county police chase and pointing a weapon at officers.

TDOT is closing I-275 in Knox County for bridge replacement work, using detours via I-40 and I-640. This will cause weekend traffic disruptions but employs Accelerated Bridge Construction to minimize impact.

Sevierville is constructing a new fire station in Kodak to improve emergency response times, driven by the area's population growth and traffic increases. The project includes hiring additional firefighters and expanding public works.

Sevierville Police announce a lane closure on Main Street for electric system expansion work, advising drivers to expect delays and seek alternate routes.

Deputy Bryar Smith has been promoted to Detective in the Sevier County Sheriff's Office, focusing on overdose-related cases and narcotics distribution.

Early fog in Knoxville with 70°F and 100% humidity clears by 9 am; temperatures may reach 90 degrees with a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

A new statue was unveiled at Knoxville's Thomas Strickland Park nearly a year after the original was stolen. Security cameras have been installed to prevent future thefts.

Loudon County Sheriff's Office, TN, announced promotions of deputies, emphasizing their leadership and service, as shared by Sheriff Davis on social media.

Munford Police Department announced the indictment of Scotty D. Tice on 51 counts, including "Rape of a Child" and "Aggravated Sexual Battery." He is jailed without bond, awaiting trial.

A man was shot in the hand by a deputy while a warrant was being served in South Knox County; TBI is investigating the incident where the man wielded a knife. No deputies were injured.

The Knoxville Fire Department seeks public help in identifying a suspect for a minor church fire at Eternal Life Harvest Center, appreciating the quick response of firefighters and urging info via Crime Stoppers.