West High School's Chad Brooks was arrested for aggravated statutory rape following a grand jury indictment linked to his alleged misconduct with students.

The University of Tennessee hosted the first SEC Rowing Championship, finishing second with 78 points as Texas won with 83. Both teams claimed three race wins, with the final event being decisive.

A fire at the Spring Meadow Apartment Complex in Knoxville displaced over 20 residents and caused extensive damage. Firefighters controlled the blaze in 40 minutes; one firefighter needed medical attention. The cause is under investigation.

Greenback Public School's Malcolm Gray Williams Jr. is charged with sexual battery, accused of inappropriately touching a custodian. He is suspended and intends to retire.

ORNL researchers have developed a new imaging method to study ferroelectric materials, key to more energy-efficient electronics, by observing domain wall behavior.

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck East Tennessee, with residents feeling tremors and officials evaluating aftermath possibilities. No significant damage was reported, but aftershocks remain a concern.

NWS Knoxville predicts a wet week with frequent showers and thunderstorms, high precipitation probabilities, and occasional calm winds. Storms could bring heavier rainfall and potential severe weather.

Knoxville is experiencing a week of showers and thunderstorms, with high humidity levels and varying chances of rain each day, according to the National Weather Service.

A fire at Summit Chase apartments in Cedar Bluff was quickly extinguished by Rural Metro Fire; one dog required resuscitation, and the cause is under investigation.

Knoxville Police investigate a fatal car crash that killed a woman on the ramp from Broadway to Hall of Fame Drive.

Tennessee AG warns of scammers targeting the elderly following a Knoxville earthquake, urging residents to be wary of repair service offers and to report fraudulent behavior.

Knoxville is set for cloudy days with showers and thunderstorms in the forecast, including a 60% overnight chance of rain today and high chances of precipitation throughout the coming week.

A hiker with a broken leg was rescued from the Great Smoky Mountains by a multi-agency team after spending a night at LeConte Lodge due to bad weather.