Alcoa leaders agreed to pursue Blue Line Solutions' three‑warnings LIDAR cameras in school zones, with a phased installation and a 30‑day warning period.

Knox County plans to shift oversight of the Richard L. Bean juvenile detention center to Juvenile Court Judge Tim Irwin amid long-running scrutiny. County leaders will lay out the proposal at Tuesday’s meeting.

Historic Giffin Square will rehab a century‑old South Knoxville school into 77 affordable apartments and shared community space, using city funds and tax credits. The project aims for a Summer 2027 finish.

TBI says a Blount County probation officer had sexual contact with a probationer; he faces multiple charges and was booked on a $250,000 bond.

Knoxville Fire Department crews responded to a working residential fire on Oak Park Drive Monday; early details remain limited.

Scammers posing as a detective told Hamblen County residents they missed jury duty and demanded payment via gift cards or Cash App; the sheriff’s office says the number used is cloned.

Get Alarmed, Tennessee! expands to include free carbon monoxide detectors after Winter Storm Fern; state officials say a federal grant will pay for the rollout.

Former WBIR anchor Abby Ham says sexually explicit deepfakes of her surfaced online. Experts and regulators say the problem is escalating and legal tools are being updated.

The Black Dog is preparing to open in the former Elst Brewing space on North Central Street. Photos show vinyl-lined walls, brewery tanks and a music-forward interior.

Chilly morning gives way to sun and highs near 59°F; Tuesday warms into the upper 60s before rain returns late Tuesday night.

A large structure fire broke out off Wilkinson Pike Saturday night; crews from the Blount County Fire Protection District remained on scene. Officials have not released details on injuries or cause.

Chilly Sunday morning in Knoxville with highs near 43°F; a warm-up arrives Monday and rain is likely Tuesday night into Wednesday.

Dozens gathered in Krutch Park Friday to honor Alex Pretti and press for answers after his death at the hands of federal agents.