Park reports 5-10 acre wildfire on Fontana Lake shore Great Smoky Mountains National Park firefighters are suppressing a 5-10 acre wildland fire near backcountry campsite 87 on Fontana Lake’s shore. The Lake Fire was reported at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 26. Firefighters were on scene early this (Tuesday) evening and will remain in the area overnight to monitor and continue to suppress the fire. No structures are threatened by the fire. Smoke may be visible.  The fire is smoldering and…… MORE

A man is arrested and charged after pointing a gun at his neighbor. Knoxville Police responding to a disturbance call at a home in the 1900 block of Granville Terrace in the Morningside area last night (Monday). The suspect, 41 year-old Justin Teixeira, refused to come out of his home once officers arrived on the…… MORE

Knoxville Police are investigating a school bus crash involving students. It happened this morning (Tuesday) on North Broadway when the bus tried to turn left onto Adair and was hit by a car. KPD says five students were on board but no injuries were reported.… MORE