Updated Police: 'Empire' actor turns self in to face charge 55 mins ago

CHICAGO (AP) - "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett staged a racist, anti-gay attack on himself because he was unhappy about his salary and wanted to promote his career, Chicago's police superintendent said Thursday. Before the attack, Smollett also sent a letter that threatened him to the studio in Chicago where "Empire" is shot, Superintendent Eddie Johnson said.

Updated Dave's battle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma 34 mins ago

Updated Food temps, other issues earn West Town Mall restaurant failing grade 51 mins ago

A restaurant at West Town Mall scored the lowest health inspection grade of the week - a failing score. More than half a dozen critical violations were marked off by the health inspector.

Tennessee gov. says he regrets wearing Confederate uniform 3 hours ago

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee was 17 when he joined the Kappa Alpha fraternity at Auburn University, which every spring held an "Old South" party where he and other members dressed in Confederate uniforms. The fraternity has since ended the tradition, and Lee, four decades removed from his undergraduate days at the Alabama university, says he regrets attending and wearing the uniform, and has come to see his participation in the event differently.

Thanks in a tank: WWII gunner, now 95, gets a nostalgic ride 4 hours ago

The inside of a tank was Clarence Smoyer's home, and the crew was his family.

Knoxville Civic Coliseum apologizes for 30 minute delay before Tyler Perry performance 5 hours ago

The Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum issued an apology on Facebook after people attending a Tyler Perry performance Wednesday night said they had to wait for as much as half an hour in the rain.

East Lamar Alexander Pkwy closes again after landslide 6 hours ago

A state road in Blount County has closed Thursday after steady rainfall forced another landslide to occur.

Police: 'Empire' actor staged attack to 'promote his career' 6 hours ago

"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett staged a racist and homophobic attack because he was unhappy about his salary and wanted to promote his career, Chicago's police superintendent said Thursday.

West Tennessee traffic stop leads to discovery of 68 pounds of cocaine 10 hours ago

A traffic stop in West Tennessee last week led state troopers to the discovery of 68 pounds of cocaine.

Second annual 'United at the Rock' on UT campus symbolizes change 18 hours ago

Family of 7-year-old who drowned at Knoxville hotel in 2017 suing 18 hours ago

Claiborne County road crews keeping watch on flooded county roads 18 hours ago

Tennessee 5th most sinful state, according to study 20 hours ago

Rushing waters, flooded roads cause drivers to turn around 21 hours ago

Appalachian Bear Rescue rehabilitates 'Hartley Bear' found on Valentine's Day 22 hours ago

Maryville man falls victim to online car sales scam 23 hours ago

The car you see for sale on Craigslist may have been posted by a scammer. A young man in Maryville learned this the hard way. He didn't suspect it was a scam until he had sent off several thousand dollars.

Number of hate groups 'at all time high,' report says 23 hours ago

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) says the number of hate groups in the U.S. is on the rise--up seven percent from 2017 to 2018.

Road crews monitoring landslide conditions in Blount County 23 hours ago

With all the rain we've been experiencing, comes a number of landslides. Road crews in Blount County will be monitoring an area where two landslides happened earlier in the week.

Funding changes likely ahead for University of Tennessee Sex Week 18 hours ago

Changes could be coming to how Sex Week at the University of Tennessee is funded after the Tennessee State Comptroller's Office released a new report on Wednesday during the Senate Education Committee meeting in Nashville.

Driver hurt by air bag shrapnel as investigation drags on involving Knoxville company 1 day ago

DETROIT (AP) - Nearly four years ago, the U.S. government's highway safety agency began investigating air bag inflators made by ARC Automotive of Tennessee when two people were hit by flying shrapnel after crashes.

Train derails near Sutherland Avenue in Knoxville 1 day ago

A train derailed Wednesday afternoon near the University of Tennessee campus, but officials say no hazardous materials leaked and no one was hurt.

Landslide closes lane of Highway 66 in Hawkins County 1 day ago

Traffic is down to one lane on a portion of Highway 66 in Hawkins County after another landslide as more rain moves into East Tennessee.

$1 million Mega Millions ticket sold in Morristown 1 day ago

One East Tennessee lottery player is $1 million dollars richer after the Tuesday, February 19 drawing.

Walmart to host Baby Savings Day this weekend 1 day ago

Car seats, sippy cups, diaper bags, pacifiers - there's a lot that goes into having a baby and now Walmart is having a day to help new parents out.

Convicted sex offender accused of rape at Knoxville laundromat 1 day ago

A man on the sex offender registry is now accused of raping a woman at a Knoxville laundromat.