The Madisonville Regional Planning Commission will vote on Monday night to annex a 22-acre property for a new subdivision, which residents are concerned about due to the lack of infrastructure and transparency.

John Bradshaw, a small business owner, has been waiting nearly a year for a $1,500 payment from Square, which deactivated his account without releasing the funds, and is now filing a complaint with the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

With much of the U.S., including Tennessee, under extreme heat alerts, pet owners are urged to take extra precautions to protect their furry friends from the dangers posed by this weather, such as hot pavement and poor air quality.

Daily chances for storms will continue on Monday. Coverage might be a little more widespread compared to previous days. The main hazards are flooding and gusty winds. It will stay hot and humid.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Some of the top track and field athletes in the world will compete next month in Eugene, Oregon. Halls' grad Brody Foster will be one of them. We first introduced you to Foster in May 2025. At the time he was a Red Devils' junior who was rattling the Red Devils [...]

Isolated storms can't be ruled out Saturday evening. Most should stay dry. Sunday will feature better chances for rain and storms as the heat continues. Isolated severe storms with damaging winds and flood potential are possible.

As Americans prepare to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday this holiday weekend, organizers of Freedom 250 events in Washington are scrambling to deal with the extreme heat. https://www.wate.com/news/trumps-july-4-plans-face-unexpected-challenge-blazing-heat/

Strong storms moving across East Tennessee on Friday caused thousands to lose power, with multiple downed trees and damage reported in Oak Ridge. https://www.wate.com/news/oak-ridge-storm-damage/  

Dogs, like humans, are hardwired to be afraid of sudden, loud noises. How a dog responds to noises may be influenced by breed. https://www.wate.com/news/every-dog-has-its-day-but-its-not-july-fourth/  

No injuries or damage was reported following a minor train derailment in Morgan County on Friday evening. https://www.wate.com/news/morgan-county-news/no-injuries-reported-after-minor-train-derailment-in-morgan-county/ 

"We've been down about 15%, so we're really hoping that this gets us over that edge and that we make what we were making this time last year," one restaurant manager told 6 News. https://www.wate.com/news/sevier-county-news/gatlinburg-fourth-july-tourism/  

A new Tennessee law went into effect on July 1 that banned the sale of the plant-derived substance kratom. https://www.wate.com/news/top-stories/dangers-kratom-wife-death/  

Ahead of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding, which is anticipated to be taking place Friday, the couple has donated $2 million to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, Parton shared on Social media.

For this week's "Where Are They Now," 6 News sat down with VFL R. A. Dickey to hear his story and learn about his work since retirement to fight abuse and trafficking.

A Knoxville man, who told his friend "I'm gone" as he saw officers before getting arrested, is facing up to 25 years in prison after he was convicted of multiple drug and firearm charges, the Knox County District Attorney Generals Office said Thursday.

East Tennessee voters will go to the polls on August 6, 2026 to decide who will advance to the general election for Governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Tennessee Senate, Tennessee House, and Republican and Democratic State Executive Committees.

The City of Knoxville's Parks and Recreation Department has officially taken over day-to-day management of Chilhowee Park, with leaders saying the transition is the first step toward shaping the park's long-term future through community input.

The trial program is the first opportunity for most older adults to get GLP-1s covered by insurance when used strictly for weight loss. https://www.wate.com/news/medicare-now-covering-some-glp-1s-for-50-heres-what-to-know/ 

Local HVAC companies say extreme heat is leading to more air conditioning service calls across East Tennessee. Experts share simple maintenance tips that can help homeowners keep their systems running efficiently and avoid costly repairs.

Whether or not any of the children have an educational background is unknown, as well as how 16 children went virtually undetected in the Ohio home for approximately four years. https://www.wate.com/news/national/what-we-know-about-ohio-family-after-16-children-rescued-from-horrific-conditions/  

The 84-year-old senior senator from Kentucky hasn’t voted since June 11. https://www.wate.com/hill-politics/medics-responded-to-report-of-cardiac-arrest-at-mcconnells-home-on-day-he-was-hospitalized/  

The FBI’s statement came the day after Reuters reported that “all three kidnapping-related messages” sent to news offices after Guthrie’s apparent kidnapping had been fake https://www.wate.com/news/fbi-says-some-nancy-guthrie-ransom-notes-may-potentially-be-legitimate/  

AMR sees rise in emergency response calls as hot temperatures persist

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and 9th Judicial District Attorney's Office assisted in the investigation that began on May 14 https://www.wate.com/news/crime/rockwood-police-arrest-suspect/  

The U.S. death rate fell to a record low in 2025, according to provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released Thursday. https://www.wate.com/hill-politics/us-death-rate-at-record-low-cdc-data/  

Last year, an executive order from President Trump set the goal of quadrupling the nation’s nuclear power capacity by 2050. https://www.wate.com/news/us-moves-to-eliminate-long-time-radiation-safety-principle-for-nuclear-power/  

"It's one of the more unusual cases I've ever worked," said Norris Police Chief Mike Poole. https://www.wate.com/news/anderson-county-news/illegal-dumping-dead-rats-norris/  

This is the third year in a row that overdose deaths have decreased in the first six months https://www.wate.com/news/knox-county-news/overdose-deaths-in-knox-county-continue-downward-trend-in-first-six-months-of-2026/  

It's been more than six years since the 24-year-old woman was shot at a Knoxville gas station. No one has ever been charged in connection to the murder. https://www.wate.com/news/lonely-bones/cold-case-knoxville-murder/  

Because most major restaurant chains are franchised, locations may have varied or limited hours on Independence Day. https://www.wate.com/news/list-the-stores-restaurants-july-4-2026/  

The big dome of high pressure that has been sitting over us will slowly weaken and drift eastward over the holiday weekend https://www.wate.com/weather-news/wate-weather/staying-steamy-with-some-p-m-storm-chances-through-the-holiday-weekend/  

More than 20 states, along with a coalition of nonprofit groups, challenged the rule in a pair of lawsuits https://www.wate.com/hill-politics/judges-strike-down-trump-administration-student-loan-forgiveness-overhaul/  

Nearly $14 billion was written into the legislation for reimbursements for immigration enforcement under the Biden Administration https://www.wate.com/news/washington-dc/states-still-waiting-for-trump-one-big-beautiful-bill-immigration-refunds/  

Prolific actor Danny Glover has been battling Alzheimer’s disease for the last several years, he and his family have revealed to both People magazine and NBC’s “Today” show. https://www.wate.com/entertainment/danny-glover-reveals-alzheimers-diagnosis/  

A police spokesperson said the area of Merchants Drive and Cedar Lane would likely be closed for several hours. https://www.wate.com/news/knox-county-news/serious-crash-reported-by-knoxville-police-drivers-asked-to-avoid-area/ 

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knoxville Police Department responded to a "serious" crash Wednesday evening and asked drivers to avoid the area. Drivers were asked to avoid the area of Merchants Drive at Cedar Lane just after 9:30 p.m. while officers responded to the scene.

Washington's record for the hottest temperature on the Fourth of July was 1919, when the high reached 100 degrees, according to the NWS. https://www.wate.com/hill-politics/trump-vows-to-give-long-july-4-address-even-if-it-is-107-degrees/  

Tracy Armstrong, a supervisor for the East Tennessee Human Resources Agency, has been awarded the Inform USA Award for her work in protecting older adults and providing community services for needy adults.

The Knox County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help finding a missing 77-year-old man who was reported missing on Wednesday https://www.wate.com/news/knox-county-news/missing-man-knox-county/  

The Knoxville Miracle took another major step toward their inaugural season of professional softball on Wednesday https://www.wate.com/sports/knoxville-miracle-signs-jessie-blaine/  

Former Tennessee standout and 15-year NBA veteran Tobias Harris is joining the defending Western Conference champions https://www.wate.com/sports/orange-and-white-nation/tennessee-basketball/tobias-harris-joins-spurs/ 

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park hosted a naturalization ceremony for some of the United States' newest citizens, with Jay Patel, a former green card holder, sharing his journey to becoming a citizen.

Law enforcement agencies are legally required to publicly announce the dates and locations of any checkpoints. https://www.wate.com/news/thp-july-checkpoints-east-tennessee/  

It will still be unseasonably hot for Thursday with highs in the mid-90s, and Heat Index Values in the triple digits once again. https://www.wate.com/weather-news/wate-weather/staying-steamy-with-a-slow-introduction-to-storm-chances-late-week/  

The brother of NFL player Calais Campbell has been charged with murder after police found their 71-year-old mother dead at a home in Atlanta during a welfare check. https://www.wate.com/news/nfl-players-brother-charged-with-murder-after-mother-found-dead/  

An investigation is underway in Anderson County after hundreds of dead rats were found illegally dumped on Clear Creek Road.

Eight Republican senators have sent Governor Bill Lee a letter calling for an independent review of the failed execution attempt of death row inmate Tony Carruthers before the state carries out another death sentence.

The Pittman Center Volunteer Fire Department (PCVFD) is planning to end all of its emergency response operations this fall following a vote by its board of advisors, the department announced Wednesday.

Republican lawmakers said the changes were necessary to better regulate the industry.

It’s a significant win for tobacco giant Philip Morris International and comes as the Trump administration loosens restrictions on nicotine products. https://www.wate.com/news/fda-allows-zyn-pouches-to-be-marketed-as-less-harmful-than-cigarettes/