Knoxville traffic fatalities rose to 52 in 2024, with the Police Department reporting a 14% increase. Officials seek to improve road safety in response.

Emrullah Aydin of ORNL has been elevated to senior member status at the IEEE, honoring his contributions in power electronics, including setting a wireless power transfer record.

Traffic fatalities in Knoxville rose by 14% in 2024, with a total of 52 lives lost, prompting public safety concerns from officials and a commitment to the Vision Zero initiative.

A Cumberland County man, Brandon Jones, has been charged with arson for the 2024 fire at Bootleggers Bar and Grill in Crossville, following a collaborative investigation by local and federal agencies.

Nick Sokol of Algaeo collaborates with ORNL to create organic fertilizers from microalgae, aiding soil health, food security, and offering an alternative to synthetic fertilizers.

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.