A truck hauling bees crashed at the Henley Street exit Friday, closing the I‑40 ramp to downtown Knoxville and snarling traffic as bees swarmed the roadway.

The Tennessee House passed HB2408 to cap automated calls and require reporting, but experts warn scammers may adapt with AI and spoofing rather than disappear.

Tennessee lawmakers passed HB2018 to require sheriffs with ICE agreements to honor detainers and hold people up to 48 hours. The bill now heads to Gov. Bill Lee and would take effect July 1, 2026.

Upper-80s Friday in Knoxville, then a cold front brings showers and thunderstorms Saturday night into early Sunday.

A Roane County jury convicted a Rockwood man of aggravated kidnapping and related charges tied to a Christmas Eve 2022 confinement. Sentencing is set for July 13, 2026.

Gov. Bill Lee signed a resolution designating June 2026 as "Nuclear Family Month," a move critics say sidelines Pride and risks excluding nontraditional families.

A Knoxville man was arrested after a multi-jurisdiction chase in Oak Ridge; warrants allege he struck an officer and officers found suspected fentanyl.

A Tesla allegedly using Autopilot drove through the storefront of Dream Dance Studio on Market Street in Clinton, injuring three people and damaging the building. Police say the vehicle continued forward when the driver tried to brake.

Abrams Falls Trail was closed April 12 after park officials reported bear activity. Rangers urge hikers to stay 50 yards away and report sightings.

Mid‑80s and gusty this afternoon. Showers and storms likely Thursday night but rainfall will be light.

A 7-month-old was found unconscious in a car parked at the Monterey Public Library lot and later died. Authorities say details remain limited as investigators probe the scene.

Knoxville Police and the University of Tennessee Police Department posted photos and paid tribute to Sgt. Whaley Wednesday; few details were released.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA plans an 88,500-sq-ft operations site at Pellissippi Place, a significant win for Blount County’s innovation park. More details are expected soon.