Cloudy, near‑freezing morning in Knoxville with a high near 39°F. Mountain snow and gusty winds could complicate travel through Monday.

Knoxville police posted photos after a woman said she was followed on Ijams trails. Investigators are asking the public to help identify the man.

A 54-year-old Newport woman was arrested after a Cocke County investigation into animal cruelty; she is being held without bond, officials say.

A 17-year-old from Maryville is charged after McMinnville police say multiple hoax 911 calls reported a shooting and hostage; investigators say the teen admitted involvement.

Mild Saturday with a slight morning shower chance. Gusty northwest winds and a brief burst of mountain snow arrive Sunday into Monday.

The Tennessee Department of Education began emailing Education Freedom Scholarship decisions on Friday; renewals were largely approved and new awards will roll out by priority.

Crime Stoppers says Allen Wood is wanted on aggravated burglary, aggravated assault and vandalism warrants. Tips can be submitted anonymously and may qualify for a cash reward.

White Pine firefighters responded to a residential fire near Honeysuckle Lane and State Street. Officials urged residents to avoid the area while crews worked.

A Knox County judge gave 29-year-old Deangelo Malik Rogers 22 years without parole after jurors convicted him of aggravated rape and related assault charges from a 2023 attack.

Year‑end disclosures show Larsen Jay with roughly $334K on hand as Knoxville’s mayoral campaigns heat up. Rivals Kim Frazier and Betsy Henderson reported sizable balances and early loans.

Compass's 2026 outlook projects a modest 0.9% decline in Tennessee home prices, pointing to a steadier market that could give buyers more negotiating room.

CR Fitness Holdings will open Crunch Bearden, a nearly 47,000-square-foot Crunch gym at 4581 Kingston Pike in 2026. Presale memberships start at $9.99 with $0 enrollment and founding-member perks.

A downed span of three‑phase lines on Big Creek Road left about 350 service locations without power on Friday, including Grassy Fork School. Crews are on scene and Newport Utilities is updating a live outage map.