Morning showers taper by midmorning with highs near 55°F and gusts to 20 mph. Forecasters warn a wetter end to the weekend with around 1 inch possible in many spots.

Slick City Action Park is opening locations in Knoxville and Pigeon Forge in 2026, bringing more than 20 indoor slides and new jobs to the region. TopJump in Pigeon Forge will close to make way for the conversion.

Knox County’s push for more psychiatric beds hit a roadblock after Gov. Bill Lee’s budget left out the $20M leaders sought, leaving a proposed 30‑bed plan unfunded. Local lawmakers say they’ll press for the money in a supplemental budget.

J.C. Holdway earned a spot on USA Today's 2026 best restaurants list, another national nod for Chef Joseph Lenn's wood‑fired restaurant.

A water main break has disrupted Oliver Springs' water distribution; crews are on scene and officials urge residents to monitor updates.

A year after an EF2 tornado hit Deer Lodge, Morgan County still faces uneven recovery and lingering loss. Local nonprofits and officials describe ongoing needs.

A state law lets certified facility dogs accompany child and other vulnerable witnesses during courtroom testimony with a judge's approval, setting training, health and insurance standards.

A 19-year-old was arrested after an alleged sexual battery of a juvenile at a Super Bowl party in northwest Knoxville; court records and booking logs show charges and a bond hearing.

A new state review finds mental‑health conditions — largely tied to substance use — are now the leading cause of pregnancy‑related deaths in Tennessee while officials map recommendations to prevent more deaths.

New TVA documents show the utility may keep Kingston’s coal units online while a new gas plant and battery storage are built, reopening long-settled plans for the site.

Warm, breezy Tuesday with highs near 68°F; rain arrives after 11 p.m. and could leave Wednesday’s commute wet. Gusts may reach 25 mph this afternoon.

A small plane made an emergency landing on a Gainesville road Monday, striking several vehicles. Authorities say injuries were minor and the FAA is investigating.

DSB Provisions, chef Dustin Busby’s pasta-focused restaurant, is opening soon in Maryville’s Greenway Village with a dining room and grab‑and‑go service.