The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies and a high of 84 degrees in Knoxville, with calm winds and high humidity for the day, and a tranquil, cloudy night with a low of 63 degrees.

A house fire on Labor Day in East Knoxville led to the swift action of KFD, extinguishing the blaze which displaced a family of four, now aided by the American Red Cross. Investigations into the cause are ongoing.

Floods in Gatlinburg prompt a venue change for a junior varsity football game from Gatlinburg-Pittman to Mills Park Stadium.

A paramedic died and another was injured in a crash involving their ambulance and a tractor-trailer on I-40 in Jefferson County. Traffic was impacted and investigations are ongoing.

A car accident in Jefferson County resulted in one death and one injury. Amber Trail died when a juvenile's car hit a tree. The investigation is ongoing.

An assault in Knoxville left one man critically injured and led to Jeinson Hernandez-Moran's arrest on attempted second-degree murder charges; both men reportedly knew each other.

Early morning fog in East Tennessee and southwest Virginia may impact visibility, but will clear up for a sunny and mild Labor Day, with similar weather expected Tuesday. The week may see increasing cloudiness and chances of rain.

A mother bear was euthanized in Gatlinburg for aggressive behavior after repeatedly entering a local cabin. Her cub was taken in by the Appalachian Bear Rescue.

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.