Tennessee’s Helene Agricultural and Timber Relief Fund opens April 22 for eligible East Tennessee farmers, offering payments to offset verified timber, crop and infrastructure losses.

A federal complaint alleges years of sexual and physical abuse of students with disabilities at Union Grove Middle School and accuses district officials of concealing the misconduct. The filing names school leaders and seeks damages.

Warm Saturday spikes into the 80s, then a line of storms moves in tonight. Gusty winds and small hail possible, mainly along and north of I-40.

The White House’s FY2027 request would trim about $354M from Oak Ridge National Laboratory, cutting several fusion and basic‑science lines while raising some defense programs. Local projects and contractors could feel the impact.

A truck hauling bees crashed at the Henley Street exit Friday, closing the I‑40 ramp to downtown Knoxville and snarling traffic as bees swarmed the roadway.

The Tennessee House passed HB2408 to cap automated calls and require reporting, but experts warn scammers may adapt with AI and spoofing rather than disappear.

Tennessee lawmakers passed HB2018 to require sheriffs with ICE agreements to honor detainers and hold people up to 48 hours. The bill now heads to Gov. Bill Lee and would take effect July 1, 2026.

Upper-80s Friday in Knoxville, then a cold front brings showers and thunderstorms Saturday night into early Sunday.

A Roane County jury convicted a Rockwood man of aggravated kidnapping and related charges tied to a Christmas Eve 2022 confinement. Sentencing is set for July 13, 2026.

Gov. Bill Lee signed a resolution designating June 2026 as "Nuclear Family Month," a move critics say sidelines Pride and risks excluding nontraditional families.

A Knoxville man was arrested after a multi-jurisdiction chase in Oak Ridge; warrants allege he struck an officer and officers found suspected fentanyl.

A Tesla allegedly using Autopilot drove through the storefront of Dream Dance Studio on Market Street in Clinton, injuring three people and damaging the building. Police say the vehicle continued forward when the driver tried to brake.

Abrams Falls Trail was closed April 12 after park officials reported bear activity. Rangers urge hikers to stay 50 yards away and report sightings.