Officer's patrol car was hit by a DUI suspect, causing minor injuries and prompting a police plea for sober driving.

Over 50 people are stuck on a hospital roof in Tennessee due to flooding from Hurricane Helene, with rescue efforts hampered by high waters and winds.

Flood warning issued for Knox and Sevier counties in East Tennessee until 10 AM EDT due to water release from Douglas Dam. Residents near French Broad River advised to be cautious.

Cocke County residents are urged to evacuate due to flooding from Hurricane Helene's remnants, with shelters available and officials asking those with propane tanks to turn them off as rivers rise.

The NWS in Morristown forecasts heavy rain, storms, and high winds in the Tennessee Valley, with increased flood and power outage risks. A Flood Watch and High Wind Warning are in effect through Friday.

A 6-year-old boy in Blount County was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being hit by a school bus while waiting to be picked up for school.

A 6-year-old boy was hit by a school bus in Blount County; his injuries are non-life-threatening. No charges have been filed; an investigation is underway.

Chemists at ORNL have advanced nuclear nonproliferation by detecting both fluorine and uranium isotopes in single particles, speeding up the analysis process.

A deputy shot a bear guarding a crash victim's body after failed hazing on US Route 129, Tennessee. The bear, scavenging on the remains, was killed for safety reasons.

Anderson County is seeking a new law director after Jay Yeager's passing, with a deadline for applications set for October 24, and interviews planned for early November.

East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia are under a Flood Watch due to Hurricane Helene, with potential flash flooding and winds up to 60 mph expected. Residents are warned to stay alert for rising waters and wind damage.

A missing five-year-old boy from Knoxville was found safe in Johnson City, after a TBI endangered child alert. He was believed to be with his non-custodial father.

A man was arrested for assaulting two students near the University of Tennessee campus, admitting to being "mad and hungover." He faces assault charges.