Firefighters continue to battle the persistent Flint Gap Fire in the Great Smoky Mountains, which remains uncontained, covering 46 acres of steep terrain. Efforts are underway to improve firefighters' access and safety.

Knoxville City Council approved $850,000 for engineering assessment and repair design for the closed Gay Street Bridge, impacting the 2024-25 budget. Further reopening plans are pending additional studies.

Materials scientist Takeshi Egami has provided groundbreaking insights into the structure and behavior of liquids and metallic glasses, challenging traditional theories with advanced techniques like neutron scattering.

The University of Tennessee Athletics will add a "talent fee" to sports tickets in 2025, generating $6-$10 million annually for student-athlete compensation.

The National Weather Service warns of dense fog causing driving hazards in Knoxville, but predicts mostly sunny skies later with highs of 83 degrees and minimal chance of rain.

Paula Whitt was charged with 55 counts of animal cruelty after 63 dogs were found in poor conditions at her nonprofit, "A Life 2go2 Rescue". CARE is assisting with the dogs' care.

ORNL has launched an intern program focusing on IoT cybersecurity, where students research vulnerabilities in smart devices to prepare for cybersecurity challenges.

ORNL scientist Daryl Yang uses remote sensing to study Arctic changes, integrating machine learning to predict climate impacts and examining the effects of wildfires on the ecosystem.

Three ORNL researchers, Ross Wang, Adian Cook, and Majbah Uddin, have been elevated to IEEE senior members, recognizing their professional achievements in transportation research.

Young nuclear professionals from IAEA member countries attended the Nuclear Energy Management School at ORNL to advance their technical and managerial skills.

The National Weather Service in Knoxville predicts intermittent showers today with high humidity and fog, leading into a mixed week of occasional showers, thunderstorms, and sunny days ahead.

Kashif Nawaz of ORNL has been honored as an ASME Fellow for his contributions in engineering, focusing on innovations in building technologies, heat exchangers, and carbon capture.

At least one person died in a serious vehicle collision on Collier Road in Powell, with the road closure expected to continue until early afternoon for investigation.