The Knoxville Police Department reports a 50% decrease in guns stolen from cars in 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. They encourage the community to lock vehicles and secure valuables.

Stephen Hixson of the Greeneville Police Department was acquitted on a domestic violence charge and has resumed full duty following a jury's determination of his innocence.

The TBI is investigating a fatal police shooting of a man during a domestic dispute in Jamestown, following the man's armed resistance and a failed taser attempt.

The U.S. House passed a bill pushing for TikTok's sale or ban, with the matter now heading to the Senate amid national security concerns. China criticizes the move as bullying.

The Patriot Homes Team is fundraising for new tracking vests for Loudon County's Sheriff K-9 Unit, costing about $500 each, and acknowledging the service of retiring K-9 officers.

The Knoxville Police Chief requests nearly $3 million for salary increases to improve recruitment and retention amidst high turnover and potential retirements.

Colonel Donny Hebel takes command of the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment from Colonel Timothy Shubert during a ceremonial transfer of leadership in Knoxville.

Knoxville initiatives help individuals with past criminal records through free quarterly expungement clinics, fostering reintegration and opportunity restoration, with support from the Tennessee Office of Reentry.

Knox County's tight races for Property Assessor and County Commission District 1 could pivot on 71 provisional ballots. High local Republican engagement was seen in Blount County, with Trump and Biden leading their respective primaries.

The Knoxville USPS distribution center is undergoing changes but will not close. Officials are concerned about potential job losses, despite USPS reassurances of no service disruptions.

The Knox County, Tennessee primaries indicate potential shifts in local governance, with tight races and high Republican turnout setting the stage for the August election.

Knox County Schools is planning a $39 million salary increase to make educator pay more competitive, following a study showing their salaries are 7%-9% behind other districts.

A former Loudon County correctional officer, Brian J. Phillips, was sentenced to five months for using excessive force that fractured a detainee's skull.