An eighth-grader from Gresham Middle School was arrested after a threat prompted the evacuation of Karns Middle School and an investigation involving law enforcement and explosive detection dogs.

ATF takes over the investigation of dynamite found at CMC Recycling in Knoxville, originally handled by KPD, to determine the explosives' origins and any legal issues.

Merchants of Beer in Knoxville's Old City is closing on October 26, as owner Thomas Boyd plans to sell the property, which has evolved from a parking lot to a popular beer garden since opening in 2017.

Researchers at ORNL developed a crack-free, lightweight alloy stable at over 2,400°F, potentially improving jet engines' efficiency and environmental impact.

Knoxville anticipates cool temperatures with frost warnings for the early morning hours and sunny afternoons with highs in the mid-50s to mid-70s throughout the week. Clear night skies could mean ideal conditions for outdoor activities.

The "Soar into STEM" Traveling Science Fair, with over 500 students, aimed to inspire interest in STEM and aviation through interactive exhibits and expert involvement.

The Department of Energy is investing $67 million in AI for science, with Oak Ridge National Laboratory leading six projects to enhance areas like machine learning and lab workflows.

The ORNL's APPL lab uses robotics and AI to advance plant science, monitoring plant responses and planning to explore plant roots with new imaging technology.

East Tennessee's railway network is to remain closed for months due to extensive flood damage from Hurricane Helene, impacting transportation and local businesses.

Tennessee Highway Patrol seeks public assistance after a black female with serious injuries was found on I-40 near mile marker 341, with unanswered questions about the incident.

Construction begins Oct. 15 on South Roan Street in Johnson City, with lane closures from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and expected delays. Work concludes on Oct. 25.

The family of Johnny Peterson, who died during Hurricane Helene's flooding, is suing Impact Plastics for wrongful death, seeking $25 million in damages.

The NWS in Knoxville warns of dense fog and predicts increasing clouds with a high near 58 degrees. Frost and sunny days are expected later in the week, with a chance of snow in higher elevations.