The Gatlinburg Fire Department is warning residents to practice safe heating as cold weather approaches, emphasizing the risk of fires and carbon monoxide poisoning.

The Westfield Drive bridge over I-26 in Tennessee is undergoing a $1.48 million overhaul, with construction beginning February 2 and expected to end on July 31, 2026.

A sinkhole on Market Street in downtown Knoxville has prompted a road closure, with city and Knoxville Utilities Board crews working on repairs, expected to take at least a week.

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia with 4-6 inches of snow expected, leading to difficult travel. A Cold Weather Advisory warns of low wind chills and the potential for hypothermia.

Knoxville police arrested 64-year-old Thad Milam after a woman reported he sent a video showing sex with a minor; officers say his phone contained hundreds of abusive images.

Cookeville police posted photos asking the public to identify two people listed as suspects in a theft; tips are being taken by Det. Matheney.

A Harriman family has posted a $2,500 reward after a hit-and-run on Highway 61 killed a local woman; detectives are asking for tips and video evidence.

John Tory, 23, from Knoxville, was charged with aggravated arson for a house fire that endangered 7 people and 5 dogs, following a domestic dispute. No injuries were reported, but the home was significantly damaged.

The Eastern District of Tennessee's U.S. Attorney's Office collected over $21.7 million in criminal and civil actions in FY 2025, with additional funds from joint cases and asset forfeiture.

A wrong‑way pickup struck a car on I‑40 near Cocke County late Tuesday, injuring three people including a 2‑year‑old. Troopers say charges are pending against the truck driver.

ORNL researchers use the world's first exascale computer, Frontier, to quicken plant research with a new method, D-CHAG, that speeds up hyperspectral image analysis and reduces memory usage.

Researchers at the University of Maine and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed an efficient method to produce cellulose nanofibers using "mini tornadoes" to rapidly dry wet slurry, potentially replacing plastics in various applications.

Witching Hour, a startup in ORNL's program, innovates wildfire prevention by insulating power lines using drones and robots, offering a quicker, cost-efficient method compared to traditional practices.