CARTER COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a now-former Carter County corrections officer accused of having inappropriate contact with an inmate. In December 2024, at the request of 1st Judicial District Attorney General Steve Finney, TBI agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving…… MORE
Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash which shut down Highway 411 in Blount County. According to TDOT, a multi-vehicle crash happened yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon on 411 near Brick Mill Road. Details are limited but officials with THP confirms that at least one person died in the crash. The roadway was completely shut down…… MORE
UPDATE: Authorities say Lisa Michelle Smith has been found safe following a missing person alert. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says she was last seen walking from a home in Dandridge which prompted the alert. Original Story: The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a 54-year-old woman last seen in Dandridge. Lisa Michelle Smith…… MORE
An adult man was killed after his motorcycle collided with a vehicle at the intersection of Broadway and Rose Drive. On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at around 8:45 A.M., officers responded to a crash involving a black Nissan Xterra and a black Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The motorcyclist died at the scene. Based on the preliminary investigation,…… MORE
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (story courtesy of WVLT) – Some ongoing street maintenance in Knoxville will cause some delays through the week. There’s projects planned on several roads. Specifically, city crews are working on milling and paving projects: Milling Schedule Paving Schedule Drivers can expect crews to use flags to move cars through the construction zones, but…… MORE
On Monday, July 7, 2025, at 5:50 AM, the Knoxville Fire Department responded to a reported house fire in the 2400 block of Larkwood Lane. Investigators from the Knoxville Fire Department determined that the fire had been intentionally set and was related to an ongoing domestic situation. Late yesterday evening, with assistance from the Knoxville…… MORE
WHEN: 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 WHERE: Tank Strickland Park, 4618 Asheville Highway, Knoxville BACKGROUND: Knox County Parks and Recreation, the Community Action Committee (CAC), and Knox County Public Library are proud to announce the return of a cherished statue to Tank Strickland Park in East Knoxville. A public unveiling ceremony will be held…… MORE
A Dollar Tree employee is facing his second sex crimes charge in less than a year. 31-year-old Collin Miller works at the store at the Town and Country Circle shopping center is facing charges with both incidents happening at the store while he was on the job. Police reports show Miller was charged with attempted…… MORE
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has released its second solicitation for Light Duty Zero Emission Vehicle Supply Equipment projects under the Fast Charge TN Network grant program. Funds are available for local power companies, for-profit or non-profit organizations, and government entities, including local governments or public institutions of higher education based…… MORE
KNOXVILLE – Motorists traveling on I-275 in Knox County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have a significant impact on traffic. Beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 11, I-275 will be closed in each direction as crews work to replace the bridge over Elm Street and Bernard Avenue. Motorists can bypass the…… MORE
