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Tennessee springs forward an hour again on Sunday. Here's why daylight saving time still isn't year-round
In 2019, Tennessee passed a law that would make daylight saving time permanent year-round. Nearly four years later, U.S. Congress has yet to pass a law to allow it. → Read More
Spring-like weather sprang early in East Tennessee, but winter isn't over yet
The daffodils are already in bloom and some trees are blossoming, but this is East Tennessee weather we're talking about here. Winter isn't over yet. → Read More
Knox County Commission to take up amending AMR ambulance contract with new priorities
The county will discuss several options Monday that would allow it to rework local ambulance priorities. → Read More
KPD: Porch pirates haven't been nabbing as much boxed booty in Knoxville this holiday season
KPD said there appears to be a downward trend in the number of porch pirates this year, but you still should take some steps to protect your precious packages. → Read More
Tennessee football player Jaylen McCollough's assault case to move forward to grand jury
University of Tennessee football player Jaylen McCollough's assault case will move forward after he appeared for a court hearing in Knox County Thursday. → Read More
This is what the world was like the last time the Tennessee Vols were No. 1
For some people, the 1998 championship season is a distant memory. For others, it's not a memory at all because they weren't even born yet! → Read More
Batman is a VFL: Grant Williams dons the Batsuit to become the Boston Celtics' Caped Crusader
On Halloween weekend, Grant proved he could live up to his nickname in Boston by donning a Batman costume as he arrived at TD Garden Sunday. → Read More
Company that runs Applewood and LeConte Lodge to open new restaurant in Seymour
1783 Eatery will feature a new menu that's a departure from the Applewood menu, saying it's a mix of Southern, Nashville, New Orleans, and Southwestern favorites. → Read More
Outdoor burning restricted across Tennessee due to elevated fire danger
Gusty winds are expected alongside the dry fall conditions, so the state is restricting burning to prevent the chances of wildfires. → Read More
UT: 'No talks' to bring back the Tennessee-Kentucky rivalry's beer barrel trophy
A tragic DUI crash led the two schools to sideline the beer barrel more than two decades ago. It still exists, but UT said there are no plans yet to bring it back. → Read More
Vol Nation rallies behind UT-Martin player who lost family home to Hurricane Ian
The GoFundMe has raised more than $50,000 from 1,600 people, and the donations are still climbing as Vols and Skyhawks fans pitch in. → Read More
Say hello to 'Ober Mountain': Ober Gatlinburg reveals rebranding after being bought
Ober Gatlinburg is going through an image change for the first time in decades after being sold to a group of Sevier County natives recently. → Read More
It's snowing in East Tennessee and it's only October!
You read that right: Snow. In October. This is highly unusual because East Tennessee typically doesn't see its first snow until mid-November. → Read More
Vol fans celebrate historic win over Alabama by rushing Neyland, tearing down goalposts
The Vols remain undefeated after the Third Saturday in October! → Read More
TBI investigating after Union Co. deputy found dead inside cruiser
The Union Co. Sheriff's Office received a report of a crash at the intersection of Possum Valley Road and Ailor Gap Road in Maynardville just after midnight Sunday. → Read More
New Tazewell officer retires after 40 years of service
Sgt. Michael Patton celebrated his retirement as one of the longest-serving officers in East Tennessee on Thursday. → Read More
'Calutron Girl' returns to Oak Ridge to celebrate her 101st birthday
Happy 101st birthday, Opal! The Oak Ridge Calutron Girls played a pivotal role in the Manhattan Project during World War II. → Read More
KPD arrests Detroit man wanted in Ohio after investigation into Knoxville overdose deaths
KPD said the man was wanted as a fugitive from justice, saying it expects to file more charges after finding powder and pills believed to be fentanyl or heroin. → Read More
81-year-old man found dead near boat on Watts Bar Lake
The TWRA said the man's body was found near a pontoon boat Thursday afternoon after responding to a call about an overdue boater. → Read More
Former Rhea Co. Executive gets prison time for using COVID relief funds to buy Bitcoin
George Thacker was sentenced to nearly three years in prison for the scheme. The DOJ said he used $650,000 in PPP and EIDL funds to buy cryptocurrencies. → Read More