A flood watch is in effect for Cherokee and Clay counties through Saturday afternoon as forecasters warn that flash flooding is possible. Heavy downpours could swamp low‑lying roads.

Kading Properties’ Villas on Bell is taking shape in Knoxville: Phase I is expected this year and a Bell Avenue connector is slated for paving soon. The 247‑unit project will add a new route into downtown and dozens of rental homes to the south side.

A vehicle crash on May 29 cut power to nearly 1,500 in Cocke County; Newport Utilities crews restored most service within about an hour while flood watches were in effect.

Flood Watch in effect through this afternoon for parts of East Tennessee; heavy downpours may cause flash flooding and slow commutes.

State investigators are examining alleged purchasing irregularities at the City of Alcoa after officials terminated a staffer and referred the matter to state auditors and prosecutors.

Knoxville police say domestic-related calls now make up a large share of the city’s assault reports. Local advocates are urging survivors to use available hotlines and services.

A former pastor admitted to stealing from his Lenoir City congregation; a state audit identified personal charges and prosecutors secured restitution and jail time.

A Maryville man was sentenced to 10 months in federal prison after damaging an Enbridge metering station last May, triggering evacuations and a federal probe.

A Blount County Facebook post referenced a national tally — 31 children in 2025 — and urged caregivers to lock cars, check back seats and keep keys away from kids. Local and federal sources offer steps families can take now.

A Lenoir City woman says she lost a mid‑term pregnancy while detained by ICE; DHS disputes the account and lawmakers are pressing for stronger protections.

Dyersburg’s April jobless rate was 3.5% as state data show 89 of 95 Tennessee counties under 5% unemployment. The statewide, seasonally adjusted rate held at 3.6%.

The Knoxville Chamber’s April ECO shows 281 new Knox County business licenses in March and 10,441 metro job postings — a sign of rising entrepreneurship and hiring competition.

Clinton County deputies say a Tennessee man wanted in a Pickett County shooting is at large after his pickup was found locally; authorities warn he’s armed and dangerous.