Driver Services locations in East Tennessee will close for one day for tech upgrades, including new credentialing equipment and self-service kiosks, as per the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security.

Knoxville residents awoke to dense fog with visibility at 0.15 miles, which is expected to clear up for a sunny day with highs of 72 degrees. Conditions of calm winds and sunny days are forecasted to continue throughout the week.

A dense morning fog in Knoxville on October 18th reduced visibility, followed by forecasts of sunny skies and warming temperatures throughout the week.

Kingsport's Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the 3rd Shot Drop Pickleball Tournament on October 26 at Riverview Park to showcase players' skills.

Kingsport is hosting an inclusive "Be the Miracle" A.S.P.I.R.E. trunk or treat event for individuals with disabilities on November 2 at Brickyard Park.

A fire in Knox County damaged a house but was contained before causing major destruction, with no injuries reported. Rural Metro highlighted the importance of fire safety.

Knoxville is finalizing its Cradle of Country Music Park makeover, valued at $1.2 million. The downtown park will soon feature a new art installation and serve as a venue for music events, reflecting the city's historical ties to country music.

The Trillion Pixel Challenge Workshop in Huntsville focused on advancements in geospatial AI and digital twins, aiming for global digital representation revolution.

Nobel Laureate David Baker used the High Flux Isotope Reactor to analyze the structure of designer proteins, aiding his groundbreaking research in protein design.

ORNL has awarded five of its researchers – Larry Baylor, Craig Blue, Bob Hettich, Mark Lumsden, and Jun Qu – the title of Corporate Fellow for their scientific achievements and guidance to peers.

A team led by the University of Melbourne is nominated for the Gordon Bell Prize for groundbreaking quantum molecular dynamics simulations using the Frontier supercomputer.

The DOJ is enhancing efforts for a fair November election. USA Mac D. Heavener will lead the program, addressing voting rights, election threats, and fraud. The FBI will assist, with public reporting channels available for concerns.

Researchers at ORNL developed a quantum-enhanced sensing method, improving sensitivity in devices with potential medical and dark matter detection applications.