Dee and Jimmy Haslam pledged $130 million to the University of Tennessee in Knoxville on June 4, 2026, a major gift that university leaders say will support campus priorities.

Greeneville‑Greene County EMS applied for a Safe Streets grant to pilot carrying whole blood and portable ultrasound to crash scenes, aiming to speed life‑saving care. Officials say crews could be trained and running the program within months if funded.

TWRA says the 'collar' seen on a Maryville bear was a GPS tracker used to monitor a mother and her four cubs after they were relocated to the Smokies.

Troopers with the Tennessee Highway Patrol are investigating a deadly crash early Thursday on State Route 129 — the Tail of the Dragon — with few details released so far.

More than 2,000 LCUB customers lost power on June 4; crews restored service by 10:07 a.m. as crews worked to re‑energize affected lines.

Clear, cool start Thursday with highs near 84°F. Dry and sunny through the weekend; showers may return early next week.

Police warned after a bear was seen in north Clinton Wednesday; officials posted safety steps and a non‑emergency line for sightings. Authorities urge residents to secure attractants and report sightings.

An employee at the Blount County Sheriff’s Office was placed on unpaid administrative leave after multiple allegations; prosecutors have asked the TBI to investigate. Officials have not released details.

TDHS adopted broad‑based categorical eligibility for SNAP, raising the gross‑income cutoff to 200% and easing asset rules — a change that could expand benefits to more working families across Tennessee.

A Tampa man went on trial in Hamilton County after a 2023 Frazier Avenue crash that killed a mother and her toddler and left the father with severe injuries.

Clear, dry conditions through Friday with highs near 80–86°F. Storm chances increase Sunday into next week.

The Tennessee Legislature approved a package that ties vehicle registration to proof of insurance and lawful presence, and raises fines for uninsured drivers. Key rules kick in in 2027.

Rachael Ellis, a longtime Second Harvest operations and development leader, will become CEO on June 27. The Maryville nonprofit credits her with helping expand emergency distribution and donor support.