A major water line near Newport's water plant was damaged, leading to water service disruptions. Newport Utilities restored service and advised residents on water use post-repair. Schools closed early to reduce demand on the water system.

The National Weather Service reports mixed weather for Knoxville with a freezing fog advisory and an 80% chance of showers, accompanied by fluctuating temperatures and potential hazardous conditions including strong winds.

NCCS at ORNL has increased its educational outreach by presenting at computing conferences to educate young professionals on high-performance computing.

The L&N STEM Academy in Knoxville was placed on lockdown due to a nearby threat, with police investigating and the school taking security precautions.

Captain Jason Overton graduated from the FBI National Academy, enhancing his skills in leadership and operations for better service in Knox County law enforcement.

The DOE's National Quantum Information Science Research Centers celebrated four years of quantum research, advancing the fields of computing, energy, security, and communication.

Kingsport has opened a new recycling center on Industry Drive, offering improved services and accessibility for recyclable materials and construction debris handling.

A Knoxville man received a 15-month prison sentence for assaulting officers during the January 6 Capitol breach.

A Vanderbilt University poll shows Tennessee voters want government action on high health care costs and support Medicaid expansion; they also favor marijuana legalization and stricter gun laws, diverging from state legislative actions.

The "Come to Bethlehem: A Living Nativity" event will be held on December 15 in Downtown Kingsport, with road closures from 3 pm for traffic management.

Juan Carlos Diaz Perez's murder case moves to Knox County Grand Jury after his girlfriend's autopsy shows extensive injuries.

Tennessee awards Dandridge a $400,000 loan for water infrastructure improvements from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, with more loans for other communities totaling $16.2 million.

The Town of White Pine receives $650,000 in loans for water infrastructure improvements, with Governor Lee confirming the funds from the State Revolving Fund Loan Program.