Knoxville faces fire risk due to low humidity and high winds; incoming storms may bring severe conditions, per NWS Morristown. Residents urged to heed weather updates.

Dave Weston at ORNL explores plant resilience using APPL's robotics and AI, with findings like the 'Booster' gene in poplars, and anticipates an underground imaging station to study root systems.

Teenagers in Harriman, Tennessee attended a Teen Driver Safety Course, experiencing the dangers of impaired driving through "drunk goggles" and learning about road safety and the importance of seatbelts.

A 24-year-old driver in Knoxville faces vehicular homicide charges after a fatal collision involving a Honda Accord and resulting in a female passenger's death.

The University of Tennessee introduced a Forage Budget Calculator to help farmers estimate costs and returns of forage production, aiding in economic planning.

Madisonville Police's Drug Division concluded an operation indicting five individuals on drug and firearm charges, seizing firearms, fentanyl, meth, and marijuana.

Kingston First Baptist Church members built a ramp for Danny Deal, a disabled veteran with cancer, showing community support and kindness in Roane County.

Knoxville police arrested two teenagers for allegedly throwing objects onto I-640 from a bridge, with charges of reckless endangerment following incidents captured by TDOT cameras.

The Knoxville National Weather Service forecasts a sunny day with a high of 69°F, turning partly cloudy and cooler at night. A dynamic system may bring severe storms early next week. Fire danger is a concern due to low humidity and wind.

The Blount County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Child Safety Seat Clinic on March 29 to inspect and install car seats, as announced on their Facebook page.

The Knoxville Police Department honored SAR K-9 Barnabas, who served for 12 years, with a custom memorial, commemorating his search and rescue contributions.

Knoxville Police officers received Meritorious Service Awards for attempting to save a person from a burning car, though the individual tragically died.

Johnson City announces an Arbor Day event for tree giveaway at Metro-Kiwanis Park to distribute 3,000 seedlings and maintain its Tree City USA status.