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Knoxville's weather forecast predicts mild conditions, with sunny skies and highs in the mid-60s, turning to showers and potential thunderstorms by Friday, leading to a cooler, sunny start to the next week.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
The Leadvale Access Area on Douglas Lake is closed for repairs after Hurricane Helene damage, with restoration efforts expected to last into late February.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Dump truck overturns on Highway 95 in Loudon County, scattering rocks and halting traffic; authorities are on site managing cleanup, and the driver sustained minor injuries.
Two suspects appeared in court over a shooting at a Tennessee party that left two teens dead and others injured, with charges of second-degree murder and facilitation.
An 82-year-old Clinton man, Millard Dameron, was found safe in Grainger County after a brief disappearance that triggered a Silver Alert due to his medical condition.
James White Greenway is temporarily closed near Gov. Ned McWherter Park for repairs due to erosion damage, with detours provided for cyclists and pedestrians.
Politics & Govt in ...
David Gray was sworn in as the new Fire Chief of the Gatlinburg Fire Department, succeeding the retired Charlie Cole, and Kandra McCarter was appointed as Lieutenant.
Tennessee's David Crockett Birthplace State Park reveals a restoration and enhancement plan post-Hurricane Helene, including a new campground, entrance, visitor center, and boardwalk trail.
The Clinton Police Department announced the safe recovery of missing senior Millard Dameron, previously subject to a Silver Alert, on their Facebook page.
Retail & Industry in ...
Two Oak Ridge companies have been awarded $1.8 billion to bolster U.S. uranium enrichment, aiming to enhance energy security and reduce reliance on foreign supplies.
Knoxville's weather will be variable this week, with slight chances of showers, changing temperatures, and mixed cloudiness according to the National Weather Service.
TDOT warns of slowed traffic on I-75 North for tree trimming in Bradley and McMinn counties starting the night of January 6, 2026, with lane closures and police assistance.
A missing individual on a 4-wheeler in Wilder, TN was found safely with the help of Fentress County Rescue Squad and Tennessee Highway Patrol's helicopter.
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