Sevier County received a $200,000 grant for the new Gilreath Family Kodak Branch Library, an 11,000 sq ft facility featuring a large meeting space and a dedicated children's area.

The Sevierville Police Department hosted 'Coffee With a Cop' to foster community relationships by offering locals a chance to converse with officers in an informal setting.

The KPD in Knoxville is planning a sobriety checkpoint on April 27 on Magnolia Avenue to deter impaired driving and reduce crash fatalities. A new DUI checkpoint trailer, acquired through a grant, will be used.

Three sailors stranded on Pikelot Atoll were rescued after spelling "HELP" with palm leaves; their discovery was by a U.S. Navy aircraft after being lost at sea.

Farragut Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the disputed Knox County growth plan with a 3-2 vote after previous rejection, allowing the Advance Knox initiative to move forward.

Knoxville is expecting blustery conditions with possible showers and thunderstorms today, and calmer weather over the weekend with sunny skies and rising temperatures into next week.

Tennessee enforces an alcohol ban in Wildlife Management Areas to promote safety and establish family-friendly environments, targeting alcohol-related accidents in outdoor recreational spaces.

A sedan collided with a parked semi-truck on a Knoxville highway, resulting in one fatality; Knoxville Police are investigating the early morning incident.

Four individuals were indicted in connection with the death of 22-year-old Danishka Sibaja Mejia in Knoxville, facing charges including murder and especially aggravated kidnapping.

The National Weather Service issued a bulletin for severe weather in East Tennessee, with strong winds, rain, and potential flooding, advising residents to secure loose items and drive cautiously.

The Tennessee Senate passed a bill prohibiting adults from helping minors obtain out-of-state abortions without parental consent. Critics argue the bill's terms are too broad and could criminalize well-intentioned assistance.

HonorAir Knoxville's 34th flight took 132 veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit war memorials, an initiative that has been honoring veterans since 2007.

An Endangered Child Alert has been issued for two siblings, Jaisy and Joshua Hollins Jr., missing in Knoxville, believed to be with their non-custodial mother, Tiana Shelton. Authorities urge for information to help locate them.