TN Arsonist Pleads Guilty to Bombing Historic Civil Rights Center
Regan Prater admits to targeting Highlander Center in New Market with a sparkler bomb in 2019 attack.
Lil Wayne Expands 'Tha Carter' Anniversary Tour with New 2026 Dates
Lil Wayne Expands 'Tha Carter' Anniversary Tour with New 2026 Dates
Lifestyle
Marion County United Way Hosting Annual Giving Gala
The fundraiser event will feature a three-course meal, trivia, and a silent auction to support local organizations.

Photographer Captures Surprise Proposal at Tennessee Overlook
The viral video of the proposal has received over 41 million views online.
Second Newborn Safely Surrendered to Tennessee Safe Haven Baby Box
The infant was left at a Knoxville fire station, the second such surrender at this location since the box was installed in 2023.
Weather
Knoxville Braces for Near-Record Heat This Week
Cloudy Sunday with showers before a warm-up and potential storms

Thousands Lose Power After East Tennessee Storms
Utility providers report widespread outages across the region following early morning thunderstorms.
Tennessee National Guard Rescues Injured Hiker in Snowy Mountains
Black Hawk helicopter used to reach hiker in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Crime
Jurors Deliberate Alleged Prescription Fraud at Rocky Hill Pharmacy
Three defendants face multiple counts of conspiracy and fraud related to bogus prescriptions at Tennessee pharmacy.

Knoxville Man Identified After Nearly 40 Years Through DNA Breakthrough
Police seek public's help in solving the 1988 homicide of James Robert Benson
Outlast Winner Charged With Child Sex Crimes
Paul Preece Jr. faces serious charges including rape of a child and aggravated sexual battery.
Business
Mountain Commerce Bancorp Shareholders Approve Merger with Home Bancshares
The century-old Tennessee bank is set to join Home Bancshares in the second quarter of 2026.

Ripley PR CEO Heather Ripley Honored as Women We Admire Awardee
Award recognizes female leaders driving innovation and influence across industries
Fed Approves Home BancShares Acquisition
Arkansas-based bank holding company gets green light to buy Tennessee's Mountain Commerce Bancorp
Sports
ESPN Analyst Predicts Tennessee Basketball Sweet 16 Run
Jay Bilas projects the Vols to upset Virginia before falling to Iowa State in the Midwest Region Semifinal.

Tennessee Football HC Josh Heupel Discusses First Spring Practice
Heupel addresses quarterback competition and other key topics as Vols open spring ball.
Jets Trade No. 2 Pick to Titans, Select Two Elite Defenders
New York acquires Titans' picks Nos. 4, 35, and 101 in exchange for No. 2 overall selection