Tennessee Athletics partners with Pilot for a 20-year deal to enhance Neyland Stadium while preserving its historic names, focusing on improving the fan experience and facilities.

Gatlinburg hosts a BearWise open house to educate on reducing bear-human interactions amidst a rise in encounters and the euthanization of problematic bears.

A multivehicle crash, including two trucks and a car, closed southbound lanes on I-75 near Rocky Top, TN, causing detours and an ongoing investigation.

Arrests have been made in the 2019 murder of Tennessee National Guard soldier Jacob Bishop; his wife and another suspect are charged with first-degree murder.

The University of Tennessee and Pilot have entered a 20-year sponsorship deal for Neyland Stadium renovations while keeping the stadium's name intact.

A suspect was captured following a West Knoxville bank robbery; details and charges are pending as the KPD and FBI investigate. Community tips aided in the apprehension.

Jermod McCoy, a transfer from Oregon State, is impressing as a cornerback at the University of Tennessee with strong performances in camp and showing leadership qualities.

A motorcyclist, Russell Swanson Jr., died after his bike hit a merging car on Alcoa Highway. The other driver was cited for failure to yield. Police are investigating the crash.

A commercial vehicle fire on I-40 East in Knox County caused a traffic halt, with no injuries or charges reported, as per TDOT and Tennessee Highway Patrol.

TDOT reports multiple summer roadworks in Region 2, causing potential delays with projects including resurfacing and bridge construction in East and Middle Tennessee.

Knoxville's weather is clear and warm as the National Weather Service predicts steady high temperatures in the 80s with minimal wind and a chance of rain by Friday.

Jury selection began for Sean Finnegan's murder trial in Anderson County, involving the death and dismemberment of Jennifer Paxton in 2020. His co-defendant, Rebecca Dishman, is set to testify.

Caiden Hall was apprehended in Lenoir City by the sheriff's office and police after being described as "armed and dangerous." Nearby Highland Park Elementary was briefly locked down during the search.