Brandon Chance Jones was indicted for arson after a 2024 fire at Bootleggers Bar and Grill in Crossville, with the investigation suggesting deliberate action.

A winter storm warning has been issued for Knoxville, predicting heavy snowfall with 2-6 inches of accumulation and possible sleet or freezing rain. Travel may become hazardous.

Communities nationwide are organizing events to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., including food drives, lectures, concerts, peace walks, and art exhibits to honor his Civil Rights legacy.

Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department offers beginner archery lessons at Lynn View Community Center, with sessions from January 22 to February 19 for ages 7 and up. Costs are $40 for city residents, $45 for non-residents.

The article details a missing person investigation for 37-year-old Amanda Sue Massey from McCreary County, with the Kentucky State Police asking for public assistance.

Knoxville prepares for a winter storm with potential for heavy snow, sleet, and icy conditions, impacting travel. The NWS issued a Winter Storm Watch, urging caution and travel delays.

Knoxville has received a $24.7 million RAISE grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for a new South Knoxville Pedestrian Bridge, part of a broad community development effort.

A fire in Sevier County killed two siblings, with a kerosene heater identified as the cause. The community has shown support through a GoFundMe campaign.

Douglas Thomas, subject of a Silver Alert in Blount County, was found safe by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

The Knoxville City Council approved a $28 million deal with Axon to upgrade the Police Department's technology, including body cameras and a real-time information center, despite concerns over privacy and racial disparities.

A man, Shameel Stenson, was charged with arson after allegedly setting fire to a car and a occupied home in a Knoxville neighborhood. No injuries were reported.

The CFPB is suing Vanderbilt Mortgage for alleged predatory lending practices, including providing unaffordable loans and underestimating living expenses.

David Murrell has resigned as the Blount County Schools director but will stay as a tenured faculty member without citing a specific reason for his departure.