A Knoxville man is accused of stealing a University of Tennessee golf cart, threatening a couple outside UTMC and flipping the cart on Alcoa Highway; he faces four felony counts.

Invasive hammerhead flatworms are being found across Tennessee. Experts warn against bare‑hand contact and outline safe removal steps.

Knoxville police say a man was shot late Sunday in the 2100 block of Fine Avenue during a prolonged domestic altercation. The victim was taken to UT Medical Center and a woman was detained as detectives investigate.

Family-owned Denton’s Burgers & Fun Foods closed its Kingston Pike location over the weekend; owners say they have plans for the future but offered no timeline.

Muggy start in Knoxville with a high near 90 and scattered afternoon storms possible. A stronger front late Tuesday into Wednesday may bring gusty, heavy storms.

A Bristol man was arrested after a Mississippi mother flagged messages to her 15‑year‑old daughter; investigators say thousands of images were seized and the probe is ongoing.

Deputies say a pursuit ended in a crash on Mullins Chapel Road and a 42-year-old was arrested after officers seized suspected meth, marijuana, cash and a handgun.

Afternoon storms are likely in Knoxville, with peak risk about 2–5 p.m. and a heat index near 96°F. Cooling centers are available; call 2‑1‑1 to confirm hours.

KPD is probing a late‑night disturbance near Market Square after a shot was fired. No one was hurt and two people were detained, officials said.

A Jonesborough woman faces aggravated child abuse charges after witnesses say she forced a child underwater in a backyard pool. A bystander pulled the child to safety.

A Lenoir City traffic stop by the 9th Judicial Drug Task Force led to two arrests and a reported meth seizure in a hidden metal container.

A fatal crash shut Maynardville Highway Friday; state troopers closed the road as investigators worked the scene near the county line. Officials released few details.

Showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon with highs near 88°F. Expect brief heavy downpours and gusty winds.