TDOT announces upcoming roadworks in East Tennessee, with guardrail repairs on I-75 and SR 62, bridge work on SR 162, and resurfacing in Campbell County expected to disrupt traffic.

Doctoral student Jordan Cannon's work on microbial engineering may lead to sustainable bioplastics with faster degradation, potentially solving issues with current biodegradable plastics' limited breakdown in natural conditions.

The TDOT seeks property owners' cooperation for road repairs after Tennessee flooding. The outreach is legitimate, aiming to obtain access rights for reconstruction, not a scam.

I-26 reopens for local traffic in Unicoi County, TN, after flood damage, with restrictions for commercial vehicles. Blount County uses recycled tires in asphalt for sustainable road construction.

Knoxville is creating weekend pedestrian zones downtown, closing parts of Market and Union Avenue to vehicles, enhancing downtown experiences and safety.

Three ORNL researchers were named APS Fellows for their contributions in physics research and advancements in energy technologies, plasma fusion, and quantum materials.

The Knoxville area forecast by the NWS predicts comfortable weather with sunny skies, temperatures in the mid-70s to 80s, and light winds over the next week.

TWRA offers $250,000 in grants to tackle human-bear conflicts by funding bear-resistant garbage containers for communities and businesses in Tennessee.

Knoxville Police seek identity of a suspect from a shooting on Connecticut Ave. The suspect shot a man in the foot, then fled. Witnesses with information can contact the authorities anonymously.

ORNL researchers won an ACE Award for designing a fully recyclable wind turbine blade tip, using low-cost carbon fiber and a conductive coating to withstand lightning strikes and improve sustainability.

Startup Day 2024 in Knoxville featured a pitch competition and celebrated local entrepreneurship, with Andrew Hanna winning $10,000 for lithium-ion battery safety innovation.

Prasanna Balaprakash spoke on a Senate panel about AI in climate research, stressing the urgency for accurate weather predictions due to extreme weather events causing extensive damage.

The article provides a weather forecast from the National Weather Service in Knoxville, predicting a week of partly cloudy skies, gentle breezes, and pleasant temperatures ideal for outdoor activities.