An Alcoa man accused in the 2024 traffic‑stop shooting that killed a Blount County deputy pleaded not guilty Wednesday as prosecutors move to pursue capital charges. The arraignment kicks off another round of pretrial fights over counsel and evidence.

Senate committee moved SB1642 to shift most motor‑vehicle and tire sales tax revenue into Tennessee’s highway fund, sending the measure to the finance committee. The change could free hundreds of millions for road and bridge work.

TDOT is expanding its HELP service to rural interstates this spring, promising more than 870 miles of coverage by summer to speed response and help stranded motorists.

Local coverage said most Tennessee counties lost jobs in 2025, but state and university data tell a messier story: gains were concentrated around Nashville while many counties lagged.

A Knox County jury convicted Jarrett David Simoneaux on three counts of aggravated sexual battery; a judge ordered consecutive terms that total 30 years without parole.

A Rhea County man pleaded guilty to reckless homicide and was sentenced to eight years, with court records saying he must serve the full term in the death of a 7‑year‑old.

A Monroe County grand jury has indicted 24‑year‑old Ethan Owens on aggravated statutory rape of a child under 14, Madisonville police say.

TBI special agents say a North Carolina man was indicted on aggravated‑assault charges after a Jan. 10 officer‑involved shooting in Bristol.

A fatal crash at Clinton Highway and Old State Circle involved a school bus; THP is investigating and the sheriff’s office warned drivers to expect hours‑long closures.

TBI and local police arrested a Crossville man after a Fairfield Glade shooting that sent a person to the hospital; he faces aggravated assault charges.

Cloudy and mild with highs near 64°F and a late‑day chance of showers. A stronger band of rain and a few thunderstorms is most likely Thursday night into Friday morning.

Knox County held a groundbreaking for Operation Hero's Hill — a 20-home tiny-house village for veterans that pairs student-built construction with on-site services. Organizers say the project will offer housing, a community center and workforce training.

Patchy fog this morning in Knoxville gives way to a mild afternoon with highs near 67°F. Rain and gusty winds return late Thursday into Friday.