Knoxville Civic Pulse

Knoxville police responded to a shooting near First Creek Park around 3:30 a.m. Saturday.

• Two men suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds; one...

German Fest returned for its 12th year at First Lutheran Church, pulling in East Tennesseans with Polka music, traditional food, and stein...

Knoxville officers Clayton McWilliams and Victoria Jackson revived an unresponsive one-month-old after a 911 call, with the infant crying within 25...

Downtown commuters and residents: Gay Street between Wall and Clinch Avenues closes to through traffic at 8 AM Sunday.

• Detours and impacted roads...

Knoxville Police bodycam footage captures Officers Clayton McWilliams and Victoria Jackson's rapid response to a 6:30 p.m. Wednesday 911 call.
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Knoxville restaurants will donate 10% of pre-tax proceeds on Aug. 25 for the 23rd annual Dine Out for Education.

• Funds address unbudgeted needs...

A waterline break on Henley Street flooded the basement of the UT Conference Center, forcing employees to leave or work remotely because of electrical impacts. University facilities services are assessing the damage with no further details available.

The Tennessee Valley Fair returns to Chilhowee Park Sept. 11-20, marking over 100 years of showcasing East Tennessee heritage, agriculture and the...

Knoxville police charged a 13-year-old with voluntary manslaughter after his 12-year-old brother died from blunt force trauma on Cecil Avenue. The juvenile remains in custody as the investigation continues.

Knox County inspectors cleared roughly 100 artists' stations at the Knoxville Tattoo Convention before any needles touched skin.

• Pre-event virtual...

The 113-unit Altura complex brings new housing to West Knoxville's highest-rent submarket, where average asking rents hit $1,832 monthly versus the...

Road rage incidents in Knoxville have fallen 62% this year, with KPD reporting just 41 cases compared to 66 last year. Firearm displays dropped from 31 to 14, and shots fired from 8 to 3, marking a clear improvement in local road safety.

KPD's quick release of bodycam and in-car video from multiple officers marks a clear push for transparency in the August 5 incident.

• Officers...

• 41 road rage incidents reported so far in 2026, guns displayed in at least 14
• Shots fired in three cases, with warnings of avoidable crashes and violence
• KPD urges extra travel time, calm driving, and de-escalation by ignoring angry drivers

WVLT launched an interactive map showing exact Flock camera locations for Knoxville PD, Knox County Sheriff’s Office, and Clinton PD based on open...

• City considers trimming Knoxville Municipal Golf Course to nine holes for a public-private multisport complex to fix substantial field shortages for...

Knox County Schools launched an internal investigation after two Farragut Primary students left campus without permission. Officials confirmed both...

TVA and BVI's $700,000 robotics awards will equip 7,431 students across the region—including Knoxville-area schools—with hands-on STEM skills through...

East Tennessee's August 18 lineup blends local activities with a key historical milestone.

• 19th Amendment ratification: Tennessee became the...

Rolling roadblocks on Alcoa Highway continue through Saturday, while construction still blocks James White Parkway. Plan extra time for these routes during your work commute.