Oak Ridge Electric customers will experience a 2% rate increase starting October 1, aimed at supporting grid improvements and infrastructure maintenance.

East Tennessee forecast includes morning mist, 86°F high, and afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Labor Day should be sunny with evening rain, as the week continues with mixed clear and rainy conditions.

The Tennessee Volunteers crushed Chattanooga 69-3 in their 2024 season opener, with outstanding performances from Nico Iamaleava and a strong defensive showing.

Dewayne Douglas Price, Jr., of Ooltewah, is sentenced to 32 years for sexual exploitation of minors and related charges after pleading guilty. He will also face lifelong supervised release and must register as a sex offender.

Joshua New has been awarded Researcher of the Year 2024 by R&D World magazine for his leading work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in energy efficiency and building science.

High school student Elton Aba, during an internship at ORNL, explored creating cybersecurity solutions based on biological processes, drawing inspiration from immune systems and ant behavior for potential applications in digital defense.

ORNL's PATH platform aims to automate and improve the retrofitting of poorly insulated buildings, utilizing digital modeling and a robotic crane to ensure precise and efficient installations.

The Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals voted to halt a development proposal on Concord Road after an appeal by neighbors over its size and impact on the area.

ORNL has unveiled VENUS, an advanced neutron imaging tool combined with AI, aimed at enhancing research across various disciplines, including energy storage and materials science.

The TDOT warns of nighttime lane closures and traffic delays due to ongoing construction projects across East Tennessee from August 29 to September 4, 2024.

Kingsport is offering Baseball & Softball Skills and Drills courses for kids in September, focusing on batting, pitching, and fielding, taking place at Domtar Park.

Mohamad Zineddin was awarded the Roger Howsley Award for his contributions to nuclear security, reflecting his expertise in this field as well as a strong security culture.

The Tennessee National Guard is aiding in wildfire suppression efforts in the Great Smoky Mountains with four UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters equipped to carry water.