Oversized load transport will cause intermittent roadblocks in East Tennessee on Wednesday, affecting travel on I-40 East and I-81 North, with potential delays in Strawberry Plains, Mosheim, Kingsport, and other secondary routes.

McMinn County Schools is auctioning off surplus vehicles, including school buses, until July 12. Available online, the auction features various items, from buses to trucks and spare parts.

A debate emerges around Bower Field's future in South Knox County as plans for commercial development and a proposed park stir local concerns and hopes.

The NWS forecast indicates high temperatures in Knoxville, with a heat index over 100°F and the possibility of thunderstorms offering limited relief. Slight cooling is expected overnight and mid-week.

Knoxville's Fort Sanders neighborhood is scheduled for cleaning while students are away in July. Parking restrictions will be enforced to allow city crews to tidy up streets and public spaces. Vehicles not moved will be towed.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issues a Silver Alert for 87-year-old Jack Ballard, missing in McMinn County and possibly traveling in a gray Jeep Renegade.

A woman was scratched by a bear at a Gatlinburg hotel, prompting wildlife management concerns. The bear was attracted by unsecured trash; officials tased the bear to evacuate it.

Knoxville Fire Department responded to a house fire on Massachusetts Avenue, where three individuals were living illegally. One woman faces aggravated arson charges as the house, now a total loss, had no electricity. No injuries were reported.

The National Weather Service reports high humidity and temperatures in Knoxville, with heat indexes reaching 100-105 degrees, and advises caution due to expected persistent heat.

A decomposing body found in Greeneville has prompted an investigation, with authorities speculating it has been there about a week. An autopsy is planned at the William L. Jenkins Forensic Center.

A fatal wreck on Highway 11 in Loudon County led to a temporary road closure and a joint emergency response, with an investigation by the Tennessee Highway Patrol underway.

The National Weather Service in Knoxville forecasts a hot and stormy week with chances of showers and thunderstorms and high humidity pushing temperatures into the 90s.

Knoxville Police are investigating a fatal domestic shooting on Linden Avenue, where a man was pronounced dead. Multiple individuals are detained for questioning.