The City of Knoxville has allocated $150,000 to local organizations in East Knoxville to address equity goals set by the African American Equity Restoration Task Force.

An Amber Alert has been issued in Tennessee for missing 2-year-old Maria Linebaugh from Kingsport, possibly with Matthew Linebaugh in a silver Ford Crown Victoria.

Fire crews to conduct controlled burns across 1,230 acres in Big South Fork National River area as part of a fire management strategy, leading to temporary trail and road closures.

Mayor William E. Carter officially recognized National School Resource Officer Day on February 15th to honor school-based law enforcement's role in maintaining safety in educational environments.

Power was restored in Maryville after an outage, with the City of Maryville Government's Facebook page confirming both power and road access were reinstated. The cause is under investigation.

Knox County Schools appointed Carlo J. Granillo as the new chief of security, starting March 2025, after a national search to replace the former chief, Jason Periard.

Knoxville experiences foggy morning, winds up to 50 mph, and the chance of showers with temperatures expected to drop in the afternoon. A wind advisory is in effect.

Multiple fire departments responded to a structure fire in Sevier County's Sky Harbor with no injuries reported; officials urged the public to clear the area for emergency access.

Pellissippi State Community College is hosting the James Agee Conference to celebrate regional literary and artistic talent, featuring writers and a songwriter.

The Kingsport Carousel approaches its 10th anniversary with summer events, including a mural unveiling, new merchandise, and fiberglass horses at the Arts Festival.

The Knoxville City Council has approved $150,000 for ten organizations to support education, engagement, homeownership, and entrepreneurship in East Knoxville.

Knoxville prepares for a stormy weekend with possible flooding, high winds, and severe thunderstorms as forecasted by the National Weather Service Morristown TN.

A fire broke out in an East Knox County home's carport, prompting Rural Metro Fire's response; all occupants were safe and one pet was rescued. The cause is under investigation, amid reminders of space heater safety.