The German-American Frontiers of Engineering Symposium at ORNL aimed to strengthen international collaboration, focusing on a "Digitally Connected World." Participants explored technology advances and the importance of global partnerships.

Oak Ridge National Lab received the FLC State and Local Economic Development Award for their "Fossil Fuels to Fusion Energy" initiative, and five other projects were also recognized for technological advancements.

TVA awarded $5,000 STEM grants to West Side Elementary and Elizabethton High School to support innovative projects and stimulate interest in STEM careers.

Knoxville city offices will close for Good Friday on April 18, 2025, impacting services and prompting residents to use alternative methods to report issues.

Johnson City invites high school students to apply for its JC2 Junior Council program, aimed at involving youth in local government and allowing them to contribute to community projects. Applications are open for the 2025-2026 term.

Two teenagers died after a police chase led them to jump from an I-75 bridge into the Tennessee River in Loudon County. Both bodies have been recovered.

Former SMU guard Nya Robertson transfers to the Tennessee Lady Vols for her final college season, bringing impressive stats and filling a roster gap after key players' departure.

A Tennessee Tech graduate student, Isaac Hollingsworth, joins a NASA project for the Artemis moon missions, utilizing his GIS skills developed in the military and at university.

Johnson City recently opened the Tweetsie Storybook Trail, a new educational outdoor section on the Tweetsie Trail featuring story kiosks, benefiting families and promoting literacy.

The Loudon County Sheriff's Office confirmed the tragic recovery of two missing teenagers from the Tennessee River after a multi-agency, five-day search effort.

Kingsport announces Good Friday operational changes, with regular trash pickup but closures at the demolition landfill and early closure at the convenience center.

Knoxville expects a sunny day with winds, followed by nighttime showers and storms, with a high of 81 and a drop to 54 degrees. The week continues mostly sunny, with a high of 83 by Sunday.

The Loudon County Sheriff's Office announced the recovery of a second missing teenager found dead in the Tennessee River, with the community mourning the loss.