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The NWS forecasts a stormy week for Knoxville with high chances of rain and thunderstorms, mild winds, and occasional fog, followed by slight improvements early next week.
Sports in ...
Tennessee Volunteers will face NC State Wolfpack in the 2024 Duke's Mayo Classic at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 7, with both teams having College Football Playoff aspirations.
Retail & Industry in ...
Knoxville residents and businesses oppose changes to free evening and weekend downtown parking, with 97% of survey respondents against alterations. The city considers options amid parking system losses.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Eleven people, including a local business owner, were arrested at a Nakba Day Vigil at the University of Tennessee amidst a dispute over their gathering location.
Knoxville is set to experience severe storms starting Friday, with an 80% chance of rain and potential thunderstorms into the weekend, as forecasted by NWS.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Knoxville roadway construction to disrupt traffic, as KUB upgrades utilities under Cumberland Avenue, initially closing parts between 11th and 16th Streets, affecting drivers and pedestrians.
A fire at the Dollar General in West Knoxville was extinguished by KFD Tuesday afternoon, with neighboring businesses evacuated and no injuries reported.
A student was detained at West High School in Knox County for possession of a stolen handgun, followed by a non-related safety threat that caused a lockdown.
The National Weather Service forecasts a stormy week with thunderstorms and showers for East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, with a marginal threat of severe weather.
Remains found in Knoxville in 2022 identified as Tony A. Brown Jr. using advanced genetic testing through collaboration with Othram Inc., solving a nearly two-year-old mystery.
A bridge in Friendsville, Blount County, was named in honor of fallen deputy Greg McCowan, with a dedication ceremony attended by family, friends, and officials.
The National Weather Service issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for southwest NC, east TN, and southwest VA, warning of severe thunderstorms with hail and high winds.
Oak Ridge Police are searching for missing 16-year-old Elsie Barber, last seen on May 11. She's described as 5'2" with brown hair and eyes, needing medication.