Crunch Fitness is coming to Foothills Mall, while a proposed Tractor Supply store has cleared an early zoning step.

TDOT says three East Tennessee intersections saw sharply fewer crashes after targeted safety upgrades, including new all-way stops.

A radar-indicated storm near Newport threatened Cocke County with 60 mph wind gusts, nickel-sized hail and possible damage Tuesday afternoon.

Photos show Knoxville crews fighting a working structure fire near Harriet Tubman Street off Magnolia Avenue. Officials did not immediately release details on injuries or cause.

Investigations link Nashville fighters to Active Clubs' fight events and to a national neo‑Nazi network, raising alarm about recruitment and radicalization.

Yassin's Falafel House has reopened at its downtown Walnut Street location in a soft opening, bringing its menu and hours back to the city core. The move returns a longtime lunchtime fixture to downtown Knoxville.

Hot, humid day with scattered storms possible; heat index could reach 100–105°F in parts of Knoxville.

Myrtle's Chicken & Beer has closed its Market Square restaurant after roughly six years, owners said. The shutdown affects staff and leaves a gap in downtown dining.

Hot, humid Monday with a slight morning shower chance. Stronger storms become more likely Tuesday afternoon—watch the sky and plan indoor alternatives.

KFD investigators arrested a 39-year-old after a campsite beside the Quick Stop on W. Baxter Ave. was set alight; one person suffered minor burns and the gas station avoided damage.

Morning storms may bring brief heavy rain; highs near 89 with feels-like temps in the mid-90s. Cooling centers are available through July 30.

Plum Tree Chinese, a Kingston Pike fixture for decades, will close on July 31, 2026. Longtime customers have posted memories as the small takeout spot prepares to shutter.

Knoxville police and Crime Stoppers are seeking Brooke Chasity Teffeteller in a vehicle-theft case. Tipsters can submit anonymous leads and may be eligible for a reward.