The National Weather Service forecasts a week of rain and thunderstorms for Knoxville and surrounding areas, with high humidity and temperatures. Residents are warned of potential localized flooding.

A Knoxville Powerball player wins $2 million at Publix, with winnings still unclaimed. Other residents in Nashville and Loretto won $50,000 each. The Tennessee Education Lottery benefits education.

Gatlinburg police and fire departments are partnering with Safe Harbor for a free Back to School Bash on July 25, offering safety education, free school supplies, and food.

Blount Memorial Hospital plans to join Prisma Health, enhancing local healthcare with a proposed merger to be finalized by the fourth quarter of 2024, involving substantial investments in Blount County.

The Kingsport Public Library is hosting a free "Financial Literacy for Teens" session on July 23 to educate young people about managing finances with speaker Alan Pickle from Operation Hope.

Angelo McQueen was arrested in Tennessee by the U.S. Marshals, ICE, and INTERPOL for alleged sexual offenses against a minor in the Bahamas. Three children were rescued and placed under care. Dollywood severed ties with McQueen's employer, APDC.

The Kingsport Public Library is hosting a free Sunshine Tie-Dye event at Glen Bruce Park on July 23, where participants can bring items to dye with materials provided by the library.

Tennessee's Cooper Mays and James Pearce Jr. were named to the preseason first team All-SEC, with Mays also achieving a First Team All-American spot according to the Walter Camp Football Foundation.

The National Weather Service forecasts a wet period for Knoxville, with showers and thunderstorms expected to persist throughout the week and temperatures in the 80s.

Kathleen Southward, a 75-year-old woman from Tennessee, was found safe after a Silver Alert was issued due to her disappearance and medical condition.

A THP trooper was shot near Cookeville, prompting a search for two suspects. The eastbound I-40 was shut down temporarily. Authorities issued a Blue Alert and are offering a $2,500 reward for information.

Ex-Jacksboro police employee Joseph Weaver was charged with vandalism using Vienna sausages at the vice mayor's home.

The Blount Memorial Board and Blount County Commission have approved a letter of intent for Prisma Health to manage the hospital, marking a significant healthcare shift in the area.