Knoxville is developing a $4.6 million pavilion at the Urban Wilderness Gateway Park, expected to be completed by late 2025, enhancing outdoor recreation and community gatherings.

The 14th annual Hummingbird Festival at Ijams Nature Center in Knoxville will be held on Aug. 17, featuring activities, a marketplace, and bird banding sessions.

Rural Metro Fire in Knox County appoints Jeffrey Devlin as the new fire chief, succeeding Jerry Harnish, with a background in various roles since 1990 and a vision for the area's growth.

Nathan Potter, lineman at AEC, died from electrocution in Grainger County. The incident is under investigation, and the community is supporting his family.

A stabbing in Knoxville resulted in one death and one person detained for questioning. Cokesbury United Methodist Church responded with prayers and support for the community.

An officer involved shooting of a 25-year-old man in Clinton resulted in no charges against the officer, highlighting issues in mental health resources.

The Knoxville area faces a stormy week with a high of 81 degrees today and ongoing chances for showers and thunderstorms, per the National Weather Service.

Tennessee saw a rise in travel spending to $30.6 billion in 2023 with tourism supporting 191,522 jobs, constituting a key part of the state's economy.

Manhunt underway in Oak Ridge for Juan Carlos Diaz Perez, charged with first-degree murder after a woman's body was found.

A tractor-trailer leaked hydrochloric acid in Knoxville, leading to road closures and a HAZMAT response. No direct public exposure was reported; Kingston Pike later reopened.

Todd Helton, Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer, and Jim Leyland were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, celebrating their achievements and impact on the sport.

Knoxville is forecasted to have showers and thunderstorms with a high near 87 degrees and a potential for localized flooding. The wet weather is expected to continue through the week.

Knoxville's North Peters Road closed due to a hydrochloric acid spill from a leaking truck, with emergency services responding to contain the hazard.