The NWS Knoxville provides a forecast with early cloud clearing, moderate temperatures, and potential gusty winds, leading to a sunny week with possible showers by weekend.

Gatlinburg announces a three-week closure of Walnut Road for drainage improvements, starting January 20. Residents should find alternate routes and follow updates online.

A driver in West Knox County was unharmed after a tree fell on their truck. The Rural Metro Fire department used a wrecker and chainsaws to free the driver.

The National Weather Service reports a cold and cloudy morning in Knoxville with a gradual warm-up expected, followed by colder nights and a potential for hazardous weather including snow in higher elevations.

The right lane of I-40 West at mile marker 285 in Putnam County will be closed from 5 pm to 5 am for environmental cleanup, weather permitting. Delays expected; TDOT advises caution and checking their SmartWay Map for updates.

Robert Brabson Jr. was arrested in Knoxville for a series of car burglaries and thefts, including firearms from vehicles. He faces multiple charges including burglary and theft.

Knox County and the University of Tennessee are hosting workshops on stream restoration, focusing on techniques to combat erosion and enhance waterway health.

The Johnson City Fire Department offers free hands-only CPR training on Feb 11, including fire safety practices, using state-of-the-art manikins and simulators.

HonorAir Knoxville, a nonprofit that has taken veterans to D.C. since 2007, is ending with its final flight on April 8, 2026, due to mission completion and fewer sign-ups.

A hazardous weather outlook has been issued for southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and southwest Virginia, with snow expected in higher elevations and rain elsewhere. Knoxville will see gusty winds and potential showers.

Gatlinburg announces closures and service schedules for MLK Jr. Day, highlighting that government offices are closed, yet recreational facilities, sanitation services, and the trolley system will operate normally.

Active structure fire on Blacksferry Road led to an Anderson County Sheriff's Office TN Facebook update advising avoidance of the area. Crews worked hard, and travel was later accessible with caution urged.

Melissa Edsall of the Knox County Regional Forensic Center has earned the "Diplomat" title from the ABMDI, signifying her expertise as a Medicolegal Death Investigator.