Knoxville City Council debated but ultimately defeated Councilmember Amelia Parker's resolution urging U.S. action on the Israel-Gaza crisis, amid public testimonies and claims of the issue's local relevance.

Construction of the new Sunsphere Welcome Center in Knoxville, aimed at enhancing visitor experience, is set to begin, following a color restoration phase.

Emergency crews managed a fire on Bluff Heights Road in Sevier County, evacuating residents and containing the flames that initially threatened multiple structures.

The National Weather Service warns of elevated fire risks in Knoxville due to gusty winds and dry conditions, advising residents to check with local authorities before burning.

Tennessee school districts are suing social media giants, including Meta and TikTok, to demand better protections for students' mental health.

Knox County is pressuring BNA Associates to begin work on the Andrew Johnson building hotel project or face default, citing a year of inaction since acquisition.

Blount County Sheriff's Office has increased the reward to $5,000 for information on Cheyenne Shropshire’s 2018 homicide, seeking justice for her unsolved murder.

Fredricka Johnson pled guilty to the aggravated robbery of a Tennessee Walmart after her accomplice fired shots inside the store.

A fisherman caught an alligator in Norris Lake, TN, and the TWRA transferred it to a zoo, emphasizing the illegality and dangers of releasing such animals.

The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning with temperatures below freezing across the Mid-South; residents advised to protect plants and outdoor plumbing.

Edward Ahrens was shot 16 times by police, ending a chase and the kidnapping of an 11-year-old girl; he had rammed police cruisers, injuring three deputies.

Justin Wood and his service duck Wrinkle were banned for life from Buc-ee's after an incident in their Tennessee store, despite Wood showing a service animal certification.

A gas line break in Seymour prompted the closure of Chapman Highway. Emergency services responded, and the road later reopened after evacuations and repair work. This incident highlights local infrastructure challenges.