The NWS issued a Special Weather Statement for patchy dense fog in Eastern Tennessee, affecting visibility for morning commuters. Conditions are expected to clear later on.

Knoxville morning fog gave way to clear skies, with the National Weather Service forecasting highs of 83°F and a cool evening at 59°F. The serene weather is expected to continue into the weekend and the following week.

Week 7 of Tennessee high school football sees key games that may impact playoff standings, including Halls vs. Heritage and top-ranked teams clashing. Despite Hurricane Helene, games continue with updates from SBLive Tennessee.

Dolly Parton donates $1 million to aid those affected by Hurricane Helene in East Tennessee, with her businesses and foundation matching the amount, bringing the total to $2 million.

State routes SR 350 and SR 133 in East Tennessee have reopened after repairs following Hurricane Helene. TDOT crews worked to clear debris and fix the roads, with a website providing recovery updates.

ORNL teams up with Florida universities to launch Neutron Nexus, aiming to expand the science community and foster collaboration with academic institutions, especially in neutron science.

ORNL's Neutron Nexus program partners with the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering to promote diversity in neutron science access and encourage scientific collaboration.

Knoxville experiences a humid morning with overcast skies, with the possibility of afternoon showers. The weekend will bring sunnier weather and clear nights, with comfortable temperatures continuing into the early week.

Knoxville Police released a sketch of an unidentified woman found dead in 2022, seeking public help to identify her. She was found in a wooded area and wore a black Carhartt hat. DNA testing is underway.

The TBI is investigating Erwin's Impact Plastics after allegations of inadequate emergency response to a flood that resulted in two deaths and others missing.

The TVA installed a mile-long barrier on Douglas Lake to collect flood debris and protect downstream water intakes after Hurricane Helene.

An initiative has launched a global assessment to map out potential biomass supplies, with a portal aggregating data from over 49 reports indicating 2,740 million metric tons available, which may grow significantly by 2030.

Brian Keith Hodge, 40, was indicted and arrested for sexual battery allegedly committed at Monroe County EMA Station, Madisonville, Tennessee. Details of the August 24 incident remain undisclosed.