Icy conditions led to multiple crashes on I-75 in Campbell County, TN, including a rollover, with the THP and TDOT responding and deploying salt trucks.

Knoxville forecasts a foggy morning with a chance of rain, turning to flurries and gusty winds. Evening temperatures to drop. The weekend may bring snow with possible wintry mixes by Friday night.

A 16-year-old died in a car crash in Knox County after their vehicle hit a traffic signal post while trying to pass another car. They were not wearing a seatbelt.

A fire in a portable classroom at Rocky Hill Elementary School in Knoxville was quickly controlled, causing moderate damage. The school was closed the next day for safety assessments.

Tanker carrying liquid chocolate overturns in East Tennessee, leading to traffic reroute and driver airlifted to hospital.

The NWS issued a Winter Weather Advisory for parts of East Tennessee, warning of snow, freezing rain, and high winds. Travel may be hazardous, and residents should prepare for potential power outages.

Newfound Gap Road and Foothills Parkway West in the Great Smoky Mountains are closed due to snowfall. The National Park Service has not announced when they will reopen.

The ORNL Molten Salt Reactor Workshop marked its 10th anniversary, focusing on future innovations in nuclear energy and celebrating a decade of progress in MSR technology.

City of Knoxville hosts an open house on Jan 9 for the Sevier Avenue Streetscape Project where residents can learn about the $19.2M upgrades, including ADA sidewalks and a new roundabout.

A section of South 17th Street in Knoxville will close from Jan 6-12 for electrical work for a new restaurant.

Knoxville reports a decline in key crimes for 2024, with a notable drop in non-fatal shootings and a slight decrease in murders. Officials credit police work and community collaboration for the improvements.

Knoxville is experiencing variable weather, with sunny conditions changing to potential snow and freezing rain by Sunday. NWS warns of travel impacts and advises precaution ahead of the wintry mix.

Knoxville prepares for severe cold, with warming centers needing volunteers and donations to help vulnerable populations, echoing challenges faced during the December 2022 freeze.