A joint notice pauses debris-burn permits across Sevier County while urging extreme caution for campfires and grills.

A Williamson County deputy was indicted on six counts of observation without consent and one stalking count tied to a domestic matter; he was booked March 26 and suspended.

Sunny and breezy Saturday with highs near 60; low humidity raises fire danger south of I-40.

A rockslide and two wildfires have closed sections of Little River Road, trails and backcountry campsites in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Expect detours and limited access.

The AT&T letters have been removed from Nashville’s iconic ‘‘Batman Building,’’ and AT&T says it’s updating exterior signage while maintaining a presence at 333 Commerce.

On March 26, Tennessee lawmakers approved a bill to keep names, addresses and operation details from immigration-enforcement records private, with felony penalties for unauthorized disclosures.

A Knox County man was given a 10-year state prison sentence after admitting he hid a camera in the women’s restroom at The Cove at Concord Park; investigators recovered more than 1,500 videos.

A new state bill would let Tennessee close virtual schools that remain on the priority list or post years of low TVAAS growth; Tennessee Virtual Academy is cited in coverage.

Warm morning gives way to gusty winds and likely showers after 2 p.m.; a cooler, frosty weekend follows in spots.

A pedestrian was critically injured after being struck by a car that fled the scene on Murfreesboro Pike near Fairfield Drive. Police are searching for a dark-colored Mercedes and asking witnesses to come forward.

A man died after a skid steer overturned Wednesday on Blair Road in Roane County. Deputies responded to the 200 block and an investigation is underway.

A Toyota 4Runner plowed into the sanctuary at Ignite at The CrossRoad Church in Seymour on Tuesday; no worshipers were inside and the driver was hospitalized.

A multi‑agency sweep in Oak Ridge led to the arrest of James Dustin Jenkins, who faces attempted first‑degree murder and domestic assault charges. The 7th Judicial Drug and Violent Crime Task Force posted details to its Facebook page.