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.

The TBI is investigating a fatal shooting by Knox County deputies of suspect Daevon Montez Saint-Germain, who reportedly displayed a firearm while being served a warrant.

Oak Ridge issues guidelines for Christmas tree disposal, offering drop-off sites for live trees and requesting that artificial trees go to household trash or the Warehouse Road Convenience Center.

Kingsport Parks and Recreation offers a Parents Night Out on January 10 for $10 per child, ages 6-12, filled with activities including sports and crafts. Registration is limited to 50 kids.

Farragut receives a $2.75 million federal grant to create a new park on a 70-acre site along McFee Road, with construction to start by 2027. Community input will guide development.

The article provides guidelines for Oak Ridge residents about how to properly dispose of live and artificial Christmas trees following the holiday season.

Hamblen County Sheriff's Office reports that 57-year-old Mark Waller was found dead after a stabbing, with stepson Tristan Doan arrested and charged with first-degree murder.