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An early-morning fire damaged the building housing Cheers at Choto Marina in West Knoxville; crews saved the fuel pump and boat slips and no injuries were reported.
Sports in ...
TSSAA’s Board voted 8‑4 to add a 35‑second shot clock, allowing optional use in tournaments next season and targeting full adoption by 2029.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Local Realtors say May was the region’s busiest month since 2019 as sales jumped year‑over‑year; median prices hover near $370K while affordable inventory stays thin.
Knoxville police renewed a public plea for tips in the 2019 killing of Nahimana Zacharia. Detectives say social handles and witness memories could crack the cold case.
Weather & Environment in ...
Fog this morning, then rounds of showers and thunderstorms today in Knoxville; highs near 85°F and pockets of heavy rain possible.
A 19-year-old has been arrested after a hit-and-run that killed a motorcyclist at Bob Kirby Road and Dutchtown Road in west Knox County.
A Cosby traffic stop led Cocke County deputies to seize meth, Suboxone strips and firearms and arrest two people, officials say.
Federal agents executed a May 12 search in Knoxville and seized fentanyl, meth and other drugs; a 36-year-old man faces federal drug and firearms charges with a July trial date.
A trailer of fireworks caught fire on I‑75 near Ooltewah, sending pyrotechnics across the highway. Tennessee Highway Patrol says required hazmat placards, paperwork and a USDOT number were missing.
A county media release says six people were indicted after an inmate's 2022 overdose was linked to heroin brought into the former Hamblen County jail.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Public Works crews are responding to a possible water line break near Tulsa Road after reports of low water pressure and outages across Oak Ridge.
A Flood Watch and First Alert Weather Day are in effect Monday for parts of East Tennessee as forecasters warn heavy, slow‑moving storms and localized flooding.
Flood Watch for Knoxville Monday, June 8; heavy afternoon storms may cause flash flooding and ponding on roads. Expect slow commutes and rapid downpours.
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