Plum Tree Chinese, a Kingston Pike fixture for decades, will close on July 31, 2026. Longtime customers have posted memories as the small takeout spot prepares to shutter.

Knoxville police and Crime Stoppers are seeking Brooke Chasity Teffeteller in a vehicle-theft case. Tipsters can submit anonymous leads and may be eligible for a reward.

A viral balcony video shows a black bear weaving through a Gatlinburg parking lot as tourists scramble; park officials warn visitors to secure food and keep their distance.

A retaining wall near the University of Tennessee collapsed at Maplehurst Apartments, downing a power line and blocking access to the complex. Initial reports say the fall caused a neighborhood outage.

An 18-year-old in Knoxville was arrested after a James Avenue shooting left a 19-year-old wounded. Police charged Tyler Maffett with multiple counts and say the Homicide Unit is investigating.

Showers and a few storms are likely today in Knoxville, with a high near 86°F. Brief heavy downpours could cause localized flooding.

Spike strips, K‑9 teams and a drone helped end a stolen semi chase that began on I‑75; deputies arrested a man and took him to the Roane County jail.

Two overnight crashes in Knoxville killed two people and left a passenger hospitalized; police say one wreck may have involved alcohol and both remain under investigation.

An outside audit found multiple credit cards tied to a former Blount County fire chief and gaps in paperwork; commissioners have ordered re‑audits and tightened rules.

Alcoa’s school board approved a first reading of 34 policy changes touching sports, K‑5 instruction and public‑comment rules. The package now heads to a required second vote.

A Flood Watch covers southern East Tennessee today as localized heavy rain could spark flash flooding. Expect wet roads and a slow morning commute.

A 25-year-old Morristown man was arrested after Knoxville police say a woman was taken from a home and later found at a Morristown motel.

Longtime Grainger County coach Doug McBee died after a tractor rollover on his farm on Monday, July 20, the sheriff’s office said.