The IRS offered disaster relief after Winter Storm Fern, but reporting differs: some outlets say Tennessee has until June 8 while an IRS release lists May 22 for named counties.

New federal SNAP and TANF rules could shrink Tennessee's count of economically disadvantaged students, risking tens of millions in K‑12 funding unless the state updates its formula.

A Knox County man was sentenced to 20 years without parole after pleading guilty in a June 21, 2024 head‑on crash that killed two women and an unborn child.

A federal lawsuit says a Knox County deputy mistook Lysol for alcohol and arrested a Knoxville driver; bloodwork was negative and charges were later dismissed.

Crime Stoppers posted a 'Wanted Wednesday' for Deanie Marie Bishop, wanted on a felony theft warrant tied to a stolen vehicle in Knoxville.

Three Gibbs High students were treated after vape pens were used on campus; the Knox County Sheriff’s Office collected the devices and will test them for THC.

A wildfire on House Mountain near Knoxville burned about 40 acres and was roughly 60% contained Tuesday as crews worked steep slopes to secure the perimeter.

HB2246 passed the Tennessee House on April 13, setting sourcing, storage and consent rules for non‑FDA stem cell and regenerative therapies while banning embryo‑derived products. The bill now heads to the Senate.

A cool morning gives way to highs near 86°F and elevated fire danger across Knoxville.

Anderson County's early voting opens Wednesday with sites in Clinton, Oak Ridge and Andersonville. Key hours, deadlines and ID rules are listed.

Knox County’s median January sale price dipped to $375,000 as recorded transactions fell to 501, according to Realtor.com deed data reported locally. The shift signals a modest cool‑down after recent gains.

Kenneth Francis Lee was sentenced to 99 months in federal prison and ordered to pay $7,022,140.12 after pleading guilty to wire fraud and money‑laundering. Court records show prosecutors say the scheme ran from 2019 to 2024.

Mid-80s and gusty winds Tuesday in Knoxville; low humidity raises fire risk.