TBI says it has been asked to investigate 18 officer-involved shootings in Tennessee so far in 2026 after a Hickman County traffic stop left one man dead. The bureau’s role and state record rules shape how — and when — details are released.

Country Cascades’ outdoor waterpark in Pigeon Forge opens this Friday with slides, a kids’ splash zone and private cabanas. The resort shared photos and details ahead of the weekend crowd.

THEC approved six new degree programs and set a 4.5% tuition-and-fee range for 2026–27, leaving campus boards to set final rates. Programs could begin enrolling as soon as fall.

A Knoxville man is charged with aggravated assault after police say he pistol‑whipped a woman; officers recovered a stolen handgun and more than 13 grams of suspected meth.

Morning fog clears; expect a sunny, hot day near 90°F in Knoxville. Scattered storms return beginning Wednesday.

A 17‑mile stretch where I‑40 and I‑75 merge west of Knoxville snarls rush‑hour traffic and ranks on ATRI's national bottleneck list. TDOT's corridor study outlines possible fixes, but relief is likely to come slowly.

A West Knox home was destroyed in a three-floor fire Sunday; occupants were safe and the cause is under investigation.

A 51-year-old man is jailed after a woman was shot inside an Athens home; he faces attempted first‑degree murder and weapons charges. Investigation is ongoing.

Nicholas Holloway, the final defendant in the 2020 Roane County killing of Robert Quenton McCullough, pleaded to murder and was sentenced to 25 years. The plea closes the multi‑year investigation that began with a missing‑person report.

Knoxville police say a man accidentally shot himself on the grounds of Bearden High School; detectives have opened an investigation. Officials are asking anyone with information to come forward.

THDA’s dashboards, regional models and financing assistance aim to show where Tennessee needs homes and what local tools can actually address the gap.

Clear morning, then hot: highs near 90 Sunday with isolated evening showers possible. Showers and thunderstorms become more likely midweek; plan accordingly.

A state‑approved pilot will let participating bars sell drinks to‑go in Market Square starting mid‑July, served in approved cups and limited to a marked zone. The program aims to boost foot traffic while keeping consumption regulated.