Whataburger is set to open its third location in Knox County at 500 E. Emory Road in Powell, offering 60 new jobs and a 24/7 service schedule. Initially, it will provide drive-thru services with plans to expand to dine-in and digital ordering.

Edgewell Personal Care will close its Knoxville facility by 2027, affecting 132 workers. The company cites strategic decisions after a slight decline in net sales.

Petro's Chili & Chips is set to close its Market Square location in Knoxville due to a 170% rent increase, with doors closing on November 14. The brand continues operations at other locations despite recent closures.

Alcoa is in talks with Costco and RealtyLink to open a new store in Springbrook Farm, with plans to boost the local economy without raising property taxes.

Summit Medical Group and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee have reached a new agreement, maintaining in-network coverage for various BlueCross plan members.

Whataburger opens its first restaurant in Knoxville, near the University of Tennessee, with plans for more locations in Powell and Turkey Creek. The chain also operates a food truck, with a stop at Neyland Stadium.

Nordstrom Rack is set to open a new store in Knoxville by spring 2026, promising great deals on fashion and home goods at the Pinnacle at Turkey Creek. This will be Tennessee's fifth location.

DeRoyal Industries is closing its LaFollette facility, impacting 153 workers and ending its custom procedure tray production due to an unsustainable supply chain market.

The Hamblen County Sheriff's Office announced their engagement with local businesses for annual calendar ads and provided a verification method against scams.

Babalu in downtown Knoxville is closing for the second time on June 29, with owners expressing gratitude for community support and planning to assist staff in finding new jobs.

21-year-old Ethan Johnston was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Meridian, Mississippi, for attempted second-degree murder related to an attack in Knoxville.

Landing House, a restaurant in South Knoxville, is closing after 8 years amid construction related to the Sevier Avenue Streetscape Project. The project aims to revitalize the area but has impacted local businesses like Landing House.

Two people were found dead during a welfare check in Jefferson County, with an investigation by local authorities and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation underway.