Early voting in Anderson County runs July 17–Aug. 1 for the Aug. 6 state primary and county general election. Hours, sites and the local races to watch are outlined here.

Anderson County Schools will take public comment July 21 on plans to sell the existing Claxton Elementary site as a new campus is built nearby.

A national plumbing supplier plans to open in Alcoa, the Daily Times reports, a move that could add distribution jobs and work for local contractors.

Local firms, a university clinic and city programs are repurposing historic buildings into offices and services that preserve neighborhood character while adding jobs.

Hot and muggy Tuesday with highs near 91°F. Storms tonight could bring heavy rain and gusty winds.

A Knoxville man is accused of stealing a University of Tennessee golf cart, threatening a couple outside UTMC and flipping the cart on Alcoa Highway; he faces four felony counts.

Invasive hammerhead flatworms are being found across Tennessee. Experts warn against bare‑hand contact and outline safe removal steps.

Knoxville police say a man was shot late Sunday in the 2100 block of Fine Avenue during a prolonged domestic altercation. The victim was taken to UT Medical Center and a woman was detained as detectives investigate.

Family-owned Denton’s Burgers & Fun Foods closed its Kingston Pike location over the weekend; owners say they have plans for the future but offered no timeline.

Muggy start in Knoxville with a high near 90 and scattered afternoon storms possible. A stronger front late Tuesday into Wednesday may bring gusty, heavy storms.

A Bristol man was arrested after a Mississippi mother flagged messages to her 15‑year‑old daughter; investigators say thousands of images were seized and the probe is ongoing.

Deputies say a pursuit ended in a crash on Mullins Chapel Road and a 42-year-old was arrested after officers seized suspected meth, marijuana, cash and a handgun.

Afternoon storms are likely in Knoxville, with peak risk about 2–5 p.m. and a heat index near 96°F. Cooling centers are available; call 2‑1‑1 to confirm hours.