Warm day turning stormy: late‑afternoon storms could bring gusts up to 35 mph and heavier rain tonight.

A courthouse brawl erupted in Knoxville after a guilty plea in a 2025 shooting case; video shows people tussling in the halls and several being handcuffed. The plea stems from a Lonsdale shooting that wounded two teens.

Crime Stoppers is asking for tips to locate Timothy Bryan Smelcer, wanted on multiple warrants; tips anonymous and eligible for a reward up to $2,000.

Burger Boys founder Andre Bryant says the South Knoxville favorite will reopen near North Broadway after closing in May 2025. He expects the new location to open in weeks.

A head-on crash on Highway 127 North near Millers Ridge on Wednesday killed a 77-year-old driver and injured two others, troopers say.

Federal marshals are searching for James Perry after he missed his manslaughter trial in Knoxville. The victim's family says they still want answers as the manhunt continues.

Photos released by Crime Stoppers show a woman tied to a Ray Mears Boulevard crash; authorities say tips may be eligible for a cash reward.

Tennessee won $202M in BEAD funds to connect more than 43,000 unserved or underserved locations across 74 counties; most sites are slated for fiber and projects aim to finish by December 2028.

Patchy morning fog yields to highs near 81°F Friday. Showers and gusty thunderstorms are likely Saturday, with damaging wind possible in stronger storms.

A complaint-led health inspection at Little Italy of Tellico Village produced a failing 65, with inspectors citing chemical storage, dated meats and storage violations.

A new iSelect index finds Tennessee 14th nationwide; households are now spending nearly 3% of income on electricity as prices climb.

A March 3 multi‑agency sweep by Knox County deputies and the FBI led to several arrests and the seizure of guns, cocaine and other drugs, officials said.

At Oak Ridge's Y‑12 site, crews have placed the massive Alpha‑4 building into sanitization as they tackle one of the largest mercury cleanups in the site's history.