A 14-year-old in Blount County custody died after a medical emergency; an autopsy was completed at the regional forensic center.

A Stoney Creek man was arrested after a Carter County grand jury indicted him on second‑degree murder in a 2021 Hampton overdose; authorities say an autopsy ruled the death an overdose. He was released after posting $100,000 bond.

Snow showers and gusty north winds hit Knoxville Saturday; 1–3 inches possible with hazardous wind chills.

The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office in Tennessee welcomed five new members with diverse backgrounds, including military and law enforcement experience.

Knox County recorded 272 suspected overdose deaths in 2025, continuing a four‑year decline, according to the district attorney’s live dashboard. Officials point to seizures, naloxone and outreach.

Inspectors gave Antojitos Mexicanos Deli in Karns a failing 62 after finding spoiled corn husks, dirty dishes and unsafe storage; a re-inspection is scheduled.

A Limestone man, Matthew A. McLain, was arrested for vehicle theft after deputies found the stolen vehicle and arrested him on Hog Eye Road. He's held on a $5,000 bond with an imminent court date.

A sinkhole on the 500 block of Market Street has closed the downtown block; city and KUB crews are repairing the site and expect the closure through next week.

A Knoxville man was sentenced to eight years in federal prison after admitting he distributed child pornography via the messaging app Kik. Court filings say agents recovered photos and videos from his devices.

Knox County Schools warned students they could face discipline for a Friday anti‑ICE walkout; organizers say they'll gather at World’s Fair Park and march downtown.

Employee Anthony Meeks was arrested for theft of over $1,100 from the Hamilton County Health Department after being filmed entering the building and accessing the safe.

A 21‑year‑old Stoney Creek man was arrested after an NCMEC cyber tip led deputies to his Price Road home, where officers and K9 Daisey seized multiple electronic devices.

The WCSO in Tennessee has established successful programs addressing addiction and mental health in jails, significantly reducing recidivism and aiding inmate rehabilitation.