A storm cluster near St. Louis may push strong storms into East Tennessee this evening, county officials warn.

The county approved a 62‑unit townhome plan at Morganton Road and William Blount Drive with traffic and buffer conditions attached after a crowded meeting.

Knoxville’s Real Time Information Center is now operating on a limited basis. Residents can register or integrate private cameras to share footage with KPD.

Jellystone Park reopens June 1 in Pigeon Forge after a multimillion-dollar renovation, with cabins, pools, RV sites and Yogi Bear meet-and-greets returning for summer.

River & Rail Theatre bought the fire‑damaged Sterchi‑Audigier home on East Magnolia and will renovate it into a new performing‑arts center with city support.

Cloudy, muggy Monday with a 25–30% chance of afternoon storms. Drier and warmer conditions move in midweek.

Nine years after his killing near Leonard Place, Knoxville police renewed a public plea for tips in the unsolved death of Dorian Bluford. The department lists the case as open and asks anyone with information to contact investigators.

Clear Sunday morning; scattered storms possible late Sunday and stronger storms Monday afternoon.

AJ Tierney is opening House of Strays, a cocktail bar with a black-box theatre on Jackson Avenue that will donate part of proceeds to Knoxville Children’s Theatre. The venue aims to open in fall 2026.

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.