A 19-year-old has been arrested after a hit-and-run that killed a motorcyclist at Bob Kirby Road and Dutchtown Road in west Knox County.

A Cosby traffic stop led Cocke County deputies to seize meth, Suboxone strips and firearms and arrest two people, officials say.

Federal agents executed a May 12 search in Knoxville and seized fentanyl, meth and other drugs; a 36-year-old man faces federal drug and firearms charges with a July trial date.

A trailer of fireworks caught fire on I‑75 near Ooltewah, sending pyrotechnics across the highway. Tennessee Highway Patrol says required hazmat placards, paperwork and a USDOT number were missing.

A county media release says six people were indicted after an inmate's 2022 overdose was linked to heroin brought into the former Hamblen County jail.

Public Works crews are responding to a possible water line break near Tulsa Road after reports of low water pressure and outages across Oak Ridge.

A Flood Watch and First Alert Weather Day are in effect Monday for parts of East Tennessee as forecasters warn heavy, slow‑moving storms and localized flooding.

Flood Watch for Knoxville Monday, June 8; heavy afternoon storms may cause flash flooding and ponding on roads. Expect slow commutes and rapid downpours.

After a May 21 plea in Marion County District Court, 21‑year‑old Jaxson Willis received a deferred judgment, two years' probation and a 10‑year sex‑offender registration.

Clear, cool Saturday with highs near 87°F. Storm chances return Monday–Wednesday.

An 81-year-old former Kingston finance director pleaded guilty after a state audit found $131,596 in overpayments; restitution and probation were ordered.

Hamblen County deputies say a targeted sweep found multiple registered sex offenders out of compliance and led to criminal charges, the sheriff's office said.

A family-restored mini-golf course, a frontier-inspired cafe and a joint restaurant are set to open in Townsend this summer.