A Silver Alert has been issued for missing 53-year-old Mark "Shoestring" Nichols, who has medical conditions and was last seen in Johnson City, Tennessee.

The article provides a detailed weather forecast for Knoxville, with varying conditions, including sun, clouds, showers, and potential thunderstorms over the week, and gusty winds throughout.

Blount County's first Volunteer Festival drew over 30 nonprofits to connect with locals for volunteer opportunities, highlighting the community's dedication to service and involvement.

Cody Gentry has been named Knoxville's first Vision Zero Coordinator to lead efforts in eliminating traffic fatalities by 2040, drawing from federal and local funding for safety improvements.

Knoxville's weather forecast includes a sunny start with possible showers later in the week, and a mix of sunny and stormy conditions, according to the NWS.

The Jake Thomas Connector road opens in Pigeon Forge, aiming to ease traffic to Dollywood and shopping areas, integrating pedestrian pathways and spurring local economic development.

Two individuals died after their Toyota Camry, exiting a parking lot, collided with a Ford Flex on Jacksboro Pike in Campbell County, per Tennessee Highway Patrol.

Oscar-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr. has died at 87, leaving behind a legacy of landmark performances and civil rights impact.

A 73-year-old was killed in Greene County, TN; a 36-year-old man faces second-degree murder charges. The incident is under investigation by local deputies and the TBI.

The NWS has issued a hazardous weather outlook in parts of North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia due to increased fire risk, low humidity, and gusty winds.

A couple from Hamblen County has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of a Sevier County man, with officials confirming their arrest and bonds set at $500,000 and $1 million.

Knoxville Police are searching for a suspect involved in two robberies at North Knoxville businesses, using threats of violence to steal cash. Witnesses describe him as a white male with blue eyes, and authorities are seeking public help for leads.

A Knox County school bus driver, Matthew Leveque, was arrested for DUI after driving erratically and showing signs of intoxication while transporting 47 students.