Joseph Kade Abbott, a former employee of Maryville's Apostolic Christian Academy, was sentenced to six years for sexual battery without parole after pleading guilty. A lawsuit seeks damages from the church and academy citing negligence.

The National Weather Service issued a Wind Advisory for East Tennessee, with gusts up to 45 mph. Knoxville can expect fog, sunny skies later, and a breezy day with mild weekend weather ahead.

Former Chief Wastewater Operator Travis Thrasher was indicted for theft and official misconduct, involving misuse of town funds in Oliver Springs, Tennessee.

One lane in each direction of I-26 in Unicoi County, TN, reopens after repairs from Hurricane Helene's damage, with continued limitations for oversize loads and exit closures.

Dollywood offers $5 tickets to Sevier County residents and workers as donations for local nonprofits, valid from November 1-10 during the Smoky Mountain Christmas event.

Medical staff at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge rallied for better pay and staffing, emphasizing the impact on patient care amid ongoing contract negotiations.

The article describes the weather forecast for Knoxville, detailing sunny conditions with a high near 79, followed by a mix of partly cloudy skies and potential showers later in the week.

ORNL launches a STEM competition for students to innovate in building technology, with final entries due on November 8, 2024, and a focus on inclusivity and real-world impact.

A motorcyclist died after hitting a pole in South Knoxville, with an ongoing investigation into the crash's cause.

An interstate crash near Lenoir City involving multiple vehicles led to injuries, a person trapped, and I-75 South being reduced to one lane, with temporary complete closure. Emergency services attended the scene with extended delays expected.

A pedestrian, 29-year-old Victor Perez, was fatally struck by two vehicles in Pigeon Forge; both drivers stayed on scene. It's the area’s third fatal crash this year.

Knoxville experienced dense fog this morning, but conditions are expected to clear by 11am, with temperatures reaching a high of 77 degrees. The week's forecast includes sunny skies and mild temperatures, with a chance of showers towards the end.

Jonathan C. Young was sentenced to 18 years for sexually assaulting a child, with a Knoxville court convicting him of multiple charges, including Rape and Sexual Battery.