The article details Knoxville's fluctuating weather conditions for the week, starting with warm and windy conditions and progressing to showers and potential fire hazards due to low humidity and strong winds.

Maryville College is hosting STEMFest with activities led by students Bailey, Koster, and Wright, aiming to inspire attendees with STEM and offering a new Passport feature for prizes.

Firefighters battled a 7-acre wildfire in Knox County's Halls community on Saturday, aided by the Tennessee Division of Forestry. No structures were threatened, and the fire was 50% contained by evening.

Alcoa Police and Fire Departments offered a free car seat check for families to ensure proper installation and usage, highlighting child safety importance.

The National Weather Service warns of high fire danger due to low humidity and strong winds in areas of North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, advising caution with outdoor burning.

Sheriff Barker joined a roundtable with FBI Director Patel and other sheriffs in Tennessee to discuss public safety, border security, and law enforcement collaboration.

Chief Deputy Bernie Lyon is launching his campaign for Knox County Sheriff in 2026, endorsed by the current Sheriff Tom Spangler, with a kickoff event on April 3, 2025.

Oak Ridge is set to hold its Community Egg Hunt on April 12 at A.K. Bissell Park, with a backup plan for bad weather. Children up to fourth grade can participate, and volunteers are needed to help with the event.

Miaofang Chi and Rigoberto "Gobet" Advincula of ORNL were named Fellows of the Materials Research Society for their contributions to materials research.

Gatlinburg's annual Spring Trout Tournament on April 1 focuses on fishing and river cleanup, encouraging participants to collect litter along with vying for prizes.

The Conversation article discusses the potential of AI to make the vast, diverse data from museum collections more accessible, despite the challenges of standardizing and organizing it across different museum systems.

Roane County EMS leaders are meeting with Tennessee state legislators to discuss critical issues in the EMS industry such as funding, workforce, reimbursement, and patient care.

The US Army is collaborating with ORNL to develop advanced nuclear systems, focusing on microreactors for military installations and national security.