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.

Sevier County Beer Board revoked the beer permit of Jimmy's Market #12 after a citation for selling alcohol to minors. Owner Fayyazi must wait a year to reapply.

KUB has reached the halfway point in its fiber internet rollout, providing access to 84,000 customers in East Tennessee, with further expansions planned to address the need for reliable connectivity.

Dollywood is hosting hiring events for its 40th anniversary season, seeking staff for various roles with benefits like free lunch and tuition coverage.

The Kingsport Carousel is closed for maintenance during January with a reopening in early February; playground remains open while the carousel and gift shop are unavailable.

Kingsport has opened a new recycling center on Industry Drive, offering improved services and accessibility for recyclable materials and construction debris handling.

Knoxville's Market Square hosts Holidays on Ice, offering a festive ice skating rink to the community with themed nights and a focus on family time away from digital distractions.

Matt Ryerson has resigned as CEO of United Way of Greater Knoxville, with Chrystal Armstrong Brown stepping in as interim CEO. Brown has a background in ministry and nonprofit work.

Merchants of Beer in Knoxville's Old City is closing on October 26, as owner Thomas Boyd plans to sell the property, which has evolved from a parking lot to a popular beer garden since opening in 2017.

The new Amazon delivery station has opened in Knoxville, promising jobs and better delivery services, after delays due to construction and supply issues.