The Great Smoky Mountains National Park will begin upgrades on the Gatlinburg Spur starting January 5, 2026, causing traffic delays with daily lane closures.

KPD investigates a shooting on E. Magnolia Ave that left an 18-year-old dead. The incident's details are unclear, and no suspects are charged. The public is urged to assist with information.

One person died in a Cocke County fire on Raines Road as authorities, including the TBI's Arson Division, investigate the cause. A body was found and sent to the Knoxville Forensic Center for an autopsy.

The NWS Knoxville predicts sunny weather with a high of 56°F for Christmas, turning cloudier at night. Rain chances increase to 40% by Tuesday, with a warm 68°F on Christmas Day.

Kingsport adjusts sanitation schedule for holidays, ensuring no disruption in trash pickup, with closures on Dec 24, 25, Jan 1, and special post-Christmas cleanup.

Jamaican citizen Courtney Sterling sentenced to over 24 years for drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession as part of Operation Take Back America.

Bays Mountain Park in Tennessee receives a $100,000 grant for a new floating bridge to enhance the visitor experience.

Knoxville Police arrested 20-year-old Jayden Blevins, who had 14 outstanding warrants, including burglary and theft charges, at a local gas station without incident.

Joshua M. Rogers was sentenced to almost 5 years for helping a Memphis officer cover up a shooting. They tried to hide the body with chains, padlocks, and cinderblocks.

Additive Engineering Solutions was inspired by Oak Ridge National Laboratory's 3D printing work and has advanced in large-format 3D printing, overcoming technical challenges and growing within the market.

Knoxville's weather forecast predicts a mix of clouds and sunshine with fluctuating temperatures leading up to Christmas, with potential wind gusts and a chance of showers early next week.

The Anderson County Sheriff's Office donated funds to the Volunteer State War Era Veterans Honor Guard, raised from their No Shave November initiative, to honor deceased veterans.

White Pine Police Department's "Shop with a Cop" event provided eight students a day of police car rides, new shoes, a shopping spree, and lunch, strengthening community relations.