McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville ranks second in the nation for on-time flights with an 89.89% punctuality rate for February, amidst a peak in passenger numbers.

Knoxville receives a $42.6 million federal grant to improve community connectivity with new pedestrian and cycling paths, fostering local history awareness and urban development.

The Patriot Homes Team is fundraising for new tracking vests for Loudon County's Sheriff K-9 Unit, costing about $500 each, and acknowledging the service of retiring K-9 officers.

Bradford pear trees in East Tennessee, while aesthetically pleasing, are invasive and structurally weak, prompting initiatives for removal and replacement with native species.

Four Knoxville-area basketball players received top honors at the TSSAA awards, with Sydney Mains and Tyler Lee among the winners for their athletic and academic achievements.

The Knoxville area anticipates variable weather, with a sunny day followed by potential Friday thunderstorms and a mostly sunny weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

A woman was critically wounded in a Cumberland County shooting and is hospitalized; the TBI and local authorities are investigating the incident, with no further details released.

Schools face heated debates over LGBTQ+ books, with some potentially banned for content considered inappropriate for minors, while parents push for opt-out rights from lessons that include such themes.

Knoxville ranks as one of the worst cities for allergies, with a high pollen count from various trees and plants and unpredictable spring weather complicating the season's forecast.

Dollywood donates parade flowers to be made into "healing bouquets" for those facing health challenges, carrying out a charitable act in partnership with Random Acts of Flowers.

Dollar Tree Inc. plans to close approximately 1,000 stores due to economic challenges and shifting consumer demands, affecting the Family Dollar and Dollar Tree brands.

The Knoxville Police Chief requests nearly $3 million for salary increases to improve recruitment and retention amidst high turnover and potential retirements.

Chesapeake's in Gatlinburg, TN, earned a spot on Yelp's "Top 100 Seafood Spots" for 2024, ranking 77th despite the state's landlocked location.