East Tennessee
Coverage of East Tennessee in the Nexus archive.
- Funeral for East Tennessee mayor killed in motorcycle crash set for Thursday
The funeral for a Tennessee mayor killed in a motorcycle crash is scheduled for Thursday. The community is mourning his death.
- East Tennessee Mayor dies at 56 after crashing motorcycle into guardrail
The Claiborne County mayor in Tennessee died at 56 after a motorcycle crash into a guardrail. Details of the crash have been released.
- East Tennessee mayor dies in motorcycle crash
The Claiborne County mayor in Tennessee died in a motorcycle crash. There was an outpouring of support following the news of the mayor's death.
- Stolen semi chase on I-75 ends with K-9 search, arrest in East Tennessee
A man accused of stealing a semi truck in Kentucky was arrested after a chase along Interstate 75 in East Tennessee, which included a foot pursuit and a K-9 search. The incident concluded with his arrest following the search efforts.
- Powerball ticket worth $50,000 sold in Knoxville. Check your numbers!
A Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Knoxville, making someone in East Tennessee $50,000 richer after the recent drawing.
- Over 300 employees to be impacted by permanent layoffs at Carlex in East Tennessee
Over 300 employees at Carlex in Monroe County, East Tennessee, will be impacted by permanent layoffs. The layoffs are described as a significant workforce reduction affecting the local area.
- Donald J. Trump Bridge to debut on I-40 in East Tennessee
A bridge along Interstate 40 in East Tennessee will be renamed in honor of President Donald Trump during a ceremony Thursday. The bridge is part of a planned renaming initiative.
- Helene rebuild continues with resiliency on engineer’s minds
Parts of East Tennessee and Western North Carolina remain changed following Hurricane Helene in the Fall of 2024. Rebuilding efforts continue with a focus on resiliency in engineering.
- Tennessee likely to see warmer-than-average summer
Tennessee is expected to experience a warmer-than-average summer, with most of the state likely to have above-normal temperatures. Precipitation forecasts are uncertain, but drought conditions are projected to persist in East Tennessee, while Middle and West Tennessee may see improvements with favorable rainfall.
- Not my pants: Tennessee woman claims drugs found in pocket did not belong to her
A Tennessee woman was arrested for methamphetamine possession after police found drugs in the pocket of her jeans. She claimed the pants did not belong to her but admitted wearing them during a 12-hour work shift.
- ICE enforcement operation leads to over 100 arrests in East Tennessee
An ICE enforcement operation in partnership with local agencies resulted in 117 arrests in East Tennessee from May 24 to May 30. Some detainees faced criminal charges such as theft, domestic assault, and driving under the influence, while others may be charged with illegal reentry. The operation involved the 287(g) program, which collaborates with local law enforcement on immigration enforcement.