The 17th annual Mardi Growl Pet Parade and Festival brought animal enthusiasts to downtown Knoxville to enjoy costumes, contests, and support Young Williams Animal Center.

The Tennessee Theatre announces a $19 million expansion to improve facilities and add amenities like more bathrooms and a bar by connecting with the adjacent Mechanics Bank Building. The project includes new rehearsal and reception spaces.

Knoxville mother Robin Howington's trial for fatally shooting her daughter began, with evidence suggesting she manipulated the crime scene and her defense claiming police misconduct during her interview.

The Sevier County Humane Society unveiled a new cat house, built with the support of local Knoxville businesses, offering cats comfortable, well-lit, and temperature-controlled spaces for recreation and adoption.

Search efforts for missing 15-year-old Sebastian Rogers in Middle Tennessee continue into the second week, involving multiple agencies and specialists in challenging terrain.

A police officer in Clinton, Tennessee, fatally shot Isaiah Hill after a call about a suicidal individual. The incident, under TBI scrutiny, entailed a knife and protocols for handling mental health crises.

ORNL scientist Madhavi Martin used laser technology to help solve a 2004 Texas murder, leading to a conviction.

A former Loudon County corrections officer was sentenced to five months in prison for using excessive force against a detainee during an incident over an extra meal.

The Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball team ranked No. 4 for the third straight week, marking a rare feat and holding a 56-week streak in the AP top 25.

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii is expanding to Knoxville with three new locations, led by franchise newcomers Jason and Karen Greene, targeting a fall opening for the first café.

The Tennessee State Board of Education proposes a shift from third-grade to K-3 literacy intervention based on new research, aiming for earlier support to improve learning outcomes.

Knoxville Area Transit offers free rides on Election Day, facilitating voters' access to polling stations and underscoring the importance of overcoming transportation barriers to voting.

Comedian and environmentalist Vasu Primlani has been appointed as Knoxville’s new Director of Sustainability, tasked with helping the city achieve an 80% reduction in greenhouse gases by 2050.