A major accident on I-40 West near Cedar Bluff Road in Knoxville resulted in significant delays, prompting the Knoxville Fire Department to advise using alternative routes. Traffic was backed up for miles before the interstate was later reopened.

Dense fog enveloped East Tennessee and surrounding areas, with NWS advising poor visibility and potential freezing fog creating dangerous driving conditions. The area anticipates heavy Thanksgiving rainfall with flooding concerns.

Researchers win the Gordon Bell Prize for quantum molecular dynamics simulations on the world's most powerful supercomputer, Frontier, achieving a major computational milestone.

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have advanced the development of lightweight polymer membranes for fuel cells, with a study using neutron scattering and computational models.

Seven ORNL researchers have been named Battelle Distinguished Inventors, acknowledging their contributions in transferring technologies from the lab to the market.

Researchers from KAUST won the Gordon Bell Prize for creating an exascale climate emulator on the Frontier supercomputer, enhancing climate model resolution while reducing costs.

Knoxville Police released body-cam footage of an officer-involved shooting where Christopher Arons, charged with assault and vandalism, was shot but is recovering.

Knoxville forecast calls for gradual clearing with a high of 52°F, followed by a foggy night. The weekend brings a sunny Sunday and possible gusty winds on Monday, with rain expected before Thanksgiving.

Bodycam footage of Knoxville officers shooting an axe-wielding man is released, showing the encounter and subsequent charges for the individual involved. Officers are on leave during investigations.

Pittman Properties establishes a $5,000 scholarship for children of Knoxville firefighters in memory of firefighter William "Bill" Pittman, to start in the 2025-26 academic year.

Knoxville forecast includes overcast skies with a chance of rain and snow, partial clearing with a high of 46°F, and increasing clouds leading to a low of 38°F. The weekend will warm up, but windy conditions and rain are expected by Monday.

Kingsport city offices will close on November 28-29 for Thanksgiving, affecting garbage collection, which will resume the following day, and the landfill will reopen on November 30.

A Silver Alert has been issued for missing 74-year-old Judy Lundin in Knoxville, Tennessee. She may be driving a silver 2012 Nissan Quest and traveling with two dogs.