The National Weather Service warns of low humidity in parts of North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, with dry conditions but low hazard outlook for the week. Knoxville anticipates warmer weather with a chance of storms later in the week.

Dalton Knecht of the Tennessee Volunteers basketball team is named SEC Player of the Year, while fans focus on potential success in the upcoming NCAA Tournament over the SEC Tournament.

Dolly Parton hinted at a possible Beyoncé cover of her song "Jolene" for Beyoncé's anticipated "Act II" country album in interviews with Knox News and Variety.

A Nashville man, Jeff Ponchillia, is striving to help Haitian children amid the country's worsening gang violence and political chaos, as the U.S. military secures its embassy in Port-au-Prince.

Two pleaded guilty to child neglect and drug offenses in a Jefferson County infant's death case, receiving two-year sentences with potential probation after six months.

The TVA renews support for the Tennessee RiverLine project with a $1.5 million investment over three years to improve community engagement and access to the 652-mile regional trail system.

Brandi Marie McCraine McConniel is charged with embezzling over $100K from Knoxville's Goddard Industrial by inflating payroll hours. Her daughter is also implicated but not yet charged.

The National Weather Service issues a Hazardous Weather Outlook for southwest NC, east TN, and southwest VA, predicting frost, then sunny with temperatures rising throughout the week, but a wet and possibly stormy end to the week is expected.

Joshua Aikens is convicted of first-degree murder from a 2020 case in Roane County, Tennessee and is sentenced to life with the possibility of parole.

Colonel Donny Hebel takes command of the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment from Colonel Timothy Shubert during a ceremonial transfer of leadership in Knoxville.

Knoxville celebrates its efficient 311 service on "311 Day" with a city-wide party, highlighting its high approval rating and top-ranking call center performance.

Knox Pride in Tennessee is facing a financial crisis, needing $10k monthly to operate. They are seeking community donations and volunteers to sustain their LGBTQ+ support services.

A Knox County man was convicted of kidnap and assault against his girlfriend on New Year's Eve, with evidence of a violent confinement and serious injuries.