The Knoxville area will see a clear sunny day with potential evening thunderstorms and gusty winds, followed by cooler, sunny weather on Columbus Day. A Hazardous Weather Outlook is issued for possible severe evening storms.

Anderson-DuBose Company is opening a new distribution facility in Jefferson City, TN, expected to create 80 jobs and support nearly 450 restaurant locations.

A Silver Alert has been issued for missing 85-year-old Norma Gene Best from Monroe County, last seen on October 11 in Madisonville. Authorities seek a teal-blue 2005 Mercury Montego.

A woman is critically injured after a shooting near a South Knoxville gas station; Knoxville Police are investigating strong leads to find the suspect.

Crossville and Roane County Driver Services Centers in Tennessee will close for one day to install new credentialing equipment and self-service kiosks.

Residents returned home after Knoxville bomb experts safely cleared a box of dynamite found at a recycling facility, following evacuations and road closures.

TDOT is repairing a damaged section of I-40 in Cocke County, Tennessee, due to flooding. Gov. Lee assessed the damage, and interim road reopening plans are in progress.

Knoxville experienced dense fog this morning, which is expected to clear for sunny skies and a high of 78 degrees. Calm conditions will shift to wind and possible storms Sunday evening.

TDOT announces upcoming roadworks in East Tennessee, with guardrail repairs on I-75 and SR 62, bridge work on SR 162, and resurfacing in Campbell County expected to disrupt traffic.

Doctoral student Jordan Cannon's work on microbial engineering may lead to sustainable bioplastics with faster degradation, potentially solving issues with current biodegradable plastics' limited breakdown in natural conditions.

The TDOT seeks property owners' cooperation for road repairs after Tennessee flooding. The outreach is legitimate, aiming to obtain access rights for reconstruction, not a scam.

I-26 reopens for local traffic in Unicoi County, TN, after flood damage, with restrictions for commercial vehicles. Blount County uses recycled tires in asphalt for sustainable road construction.

Knoxville is creating weekend pedestrian zones downtown, closing parts of Market and Union Avenue to vehicles, enhancing downtown experiences and safety.