TDOT awarded contracts for the expedited rebuilding of three bridges in East Tennessee impacted by Hurricane Helene, using alternative contracting to ensure swift completion.

FEMA grants $7.89 million to Cocke County, TN, to replace the historic Conway Bridge destroyed by Tropical Storm Helene, with the federal share covering 75% of the cost.

Knoxville forecasts a mix of sun, thunderstorms, and potential severe flooding in the next week, with sunny skies turning to showers and strong winds by Saturday and hazardous conditions expected to persist.

Horacio Mejia-Villegas, wanted for child rape in Alcoa, was arrested in a Lexington restaurant after a manhunt by U.S. Marshals and local law enforcement.

Johnson City residents must pay 2024 property taxes by February 28 to avoid penalties; payments are accepted in person, by mail, or online with a fee.

A Maryville City Schools PE teacher was suspended after a DUI and narcotics possession arrest involving fentanyl, with erratic driving leading to his capture.

Registration for the 2025 Quantum Summer School at Purdue University is open until Feb. 28, featuring rigorous training and collaboration in quantum science.

Ex-college player Alberto Osuna seeks a federal court injunction for NCAA eligibility to play for Tennessee, citing a similar case involving Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia.

Knoxville faces a wet weekend with severe weather potential Saturday night. Clear but windy Friday precedes a rainy forecast with flood risks and possible power outages. Next week may see rain and snow; residents advised to stay updated.

Hugh O'Neill uses neutron beams at ORNL to study biological materials, potentially advancing biofuel production by understanding cellulose synthesis at the molecular level.

Knoxville hosts a workshop on March 7, 2025, to teach creekbank repair techniques and erosion prevention, with expert sessions and hands-on field application.

Morgan County may not receive federal relief after an EF-2 tornado due to not meeting the damage cost threshold, with local officials seeking state aid and employing inmate work crews for cleanup.

A Williamson County school bus with 17 children onboard was in a wreck with no injuries reported, details withheld; police and responders acted swiftly.