Jefferson County opens warming stations for residents to shield from the cold, starting Saturday afternoon, as provided by the Sheriff's Office and communicated via Facebook.

Anderson County Sheriff’s Office warns of a phone scam involving a fake Lieutenant claiming legal issues and demanding money. Citizens are advised to hang up and contact the Sheriff's Office directly.

Sevierville's Public Works team is set to tackle winter weather by prepping roads before snowstorms hit from Saturday through Monday, as shared in a Facebook post.

Authorities are searching for David Rodriguez Cruz, charged with attempted murder after a stabbing in Athens. Described as "armed and dangerous," he may be in a silver Toyota Highlander. The public is urged to report sightings and avoid contact.

A winter storm watch is issued for parts of North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, expecting heavy mixed precipitation, hazardous travel conditions, and possible power outages.

Knoxville Police are searching for a man who fired a gun during a traffic stop and then fled. No injuries were reported, and the suspect remains at large. The KPD Homicide Unit is following leads.

The Johnson City Senior Center is conducting a pet food drive to support seniors and their pets, complementing their annual Spring Forward for Seniors initiative.

Jon Taylor has been appointed as the Associate Laboratory Director for Neutron Sciences at ORNL, bringing his expertise in neutron scattering and a vision to integrate AI and computing into research.

A car crash on E. Emory Rd caused delays, with both directions affected. Two people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and the cause is unknown.

Knoxville Police search for a man who fired a gunshot while fleeing a traffic stop, with no injuries reported. The suspect remains unidentified and at large.

ORNL, Type One Energy, and UT are collaborating to establish a high-heat flux facility for fusion energy research in East Tennessee, aimed at accelerating the development of materials for fusion reactors.

Motorcyclist Derrick Wayne Bettis was arrested after a high-speed chase and crash on Highway 58; he faces numerous charges including possession of a firearm and felony evading arrest.

A juvenile in Cocke County has been charged for threatening mass violence against a Tennessee school, with the sheriff emphasizing the real-world consequences of online actions.