The National Weather Service confirmed that two EF-1 tornadoes hit East Tennessee, causing concentrated damage and downed trees, but no injuries or fatalities.

Sevierville Police warn of minor delays on New Era Road due to a new sewer line installation on May 22, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., advising caution and possibly using alternative routes.

Sheriff Jones spotlights Daniel Mullins on Facebook, wanted for aggravated statutory rape and soliciting a minor, urging the community and Mullins to contact law enforcement.

A suspect, Elijah Clark, led a high-speed chase reaching over 130 mph on Interstate 40, crashing his vehicle. He faces multiple charges, including felony narcotics possession and evading arrest.

Sevierville PD offers a free Collision Avoidance Training for drivers aged 16-20 on May 25 to improve driving skills and safety. Registration is required.

Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and NC State University have simulated the real-time movement of tens of thousands of electrons, advancing understanding of material responses at the atomic scale.

TDOT allocates $1 billion for Knox County interchange upgrades to improve traffic and reduce flooding, with construction starting in 2029 and 2032 for Watt Road and Campbell Station Road, respectively.

Farragut, Tennessee, announces two public hearings on its FY 2025-2026 budget for June 12 and June 26 at Town Hall, advocating for resident participation and transparency.

JCPD hosts a bike safety event for kids, focusing on safe cycling education, at the Langston Centre on June 12 with hands-on practice sessions for children.

Loudon County Sheriff's Office visited Greenback School's Pre-K with their K-9 Unit to engage with kids and showcase how trained dogs assist in police work, fostering early community relations.

Law enforcement resolved a crisis in Sevier County involving an armed suspect and a child peacefully, with SWAT intervention and the arrest of 43-year-old Jose Gallegos Galean-Maria.

Maintenance on I-24 East in Grundy County could cause delays, with a right lane closure from mile marker 130 to 131 on Wednesday and Thursday from 8 AM to 6 PM.

The ORNL and Geovox Security Inc. partnership has enhanced security with the Heartbeat Detector for detecting hidden persons in vehicles, now improved with cloud-based software for broader use.