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Update: No missing jet skier on Cherokee Lake, owners located

Update: No missing jet skier on Cherokee Lake, owners located

Rescue crews have called off the search for a missing person near the German Creek Bridge on Cherokee Lake in Grainger County.

Update: Former Titans quarterback Steve McNair, 20-year-old woman found dead

Update: Former Titans quarterback Steve McNair, 20-year-old woman found dead

A woman found dead next to McNair's body was identified as 20-year-old Sahel Kazemi. She had a single gunshot wound to her head; a pistol was found near her body. Several people had been taken in for questioning.

Sleeping mother and daughter safe after home catches fire

Sleeping mother and daughter safe after home catches fire

An East Knoxville woman and her teenage daughter are safe after they were awakened by a fire in their home early Sunday morning.

Cruise-in makes mall home sweet home

Cruise-in makes mall home sweet home

Supporters of a Morristown tradition had an extra reason to celebrate this Fourth of July. Saturday the weekly Hamblen County Cruise-In debuted at its new home at the College Square Mall.

East Tennesseans celebrate 233 years of independence

East Tennesseans celebrate 233 years of independence

The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra performed a range of American tunes for about an hour and a half as the crowd at World's Fair Park awaited the fireworks display.

Former UT football player killed in tree cutting accident

Former UT football player killed in tree cutting accident

Former UT Football player turned pastor, Terry Moore was killed in a tree cutting accident in Anderson County Saturday morning.

Hundreds gather for Athens TEA Party

Hundreds gather for Athens TEA Party

Nearly 300 people spent the morning of Independence Day declaring their independence from over taxation as part of the Athens TEA Party, with TEA standing for "Taxed Enough Already."

Crews recover woman's body from Douglas Lake

Crews recover woman's body from Douglas Lake

24-year old Abby Swann's body was recovered after an apparent drowning Saturday afternoon.

Joey Chestnut's 68 hot dogs win third straight eating contest

Joey Chestnut's 68 hot dogs win third straight eating contest

Joey Chestnut chomped down a record 68 hot dogs, capturing his third straight July Fourth hot-dog eating contest at Coney Island, an annual showcase for flamboyant hot dogging contestants eager to show they really are what they eat.

Update: Victim dies after Friday afternoon shooting

Update: Victim dies after Friday afternoon shooting

Officers on the scene told 10News one person was shot on McConnell Street near the Walter P. Taylor Deli.

Teacher trainees get more face time with students

Teacher trainees get more face time with students

Tennessee is attracting national attention for a program to get teaching students off college campuses earlier and into classrooms, where they face a wider range of challenges than their predecessors.

Dandridge woman dies in Sevier Co. car crash

Dandridge woman dies in Sevier Co. car crash

A car crash in Seymour took the life of a Dandridge woman early Saturday morning.

Local fireworks laws, displays in your area

Local fireworks laws, displays in your area

With the Fourth of July coming up, people are looking to celebrate. Whether you are looking for a local fireworks display or organizing your own show, we have the information you need.

Hero Central:  Help feed hungry kids with Backpack Buddy Club 10

Hero Central: Help feed hungry kids with Backpack Buddy Club 10

The campaign, "Backpack Buddy Club 10," will run from July 3 through July 12. Food City shoppers may choose to donate a $2 gift to support the Food for Kids program by tearing off a Backpack Buddy card and scanning it at the register.

Authorities prepare for explosive holiday

Authorities prepare for explosive holiday

As people across east Tennessee stock up on food and fireworks for the Fourth of July weekend, law enforcement and emergency dispatchers stock up on more manpower for a busy weekend.

East Tennesseans hit the lake for holiday weekend

East Tennesseans hit the lake for holiday weekend

Hundreds of East Tennesseans will be gearing up to hit area lakes this weekend.

No one hurt in boat fire on Fort Loudoun Lake

No one hurt in boat fire on Fort Loudoun Lake

Emergency crews from TWRA, Knox County, and Blount County rushed to the scene.  The boat was fully engulfed in flames when they arrived, but were able to get it out

Clinton city manager fires police chief

Clinton city manager fires police chief

The City of Clinton is without a permanent police chief this holiday weekend, after the city manager fired Chief Rick Scarbrough.

Missing soldier located in Memphis

Missing soldier located in Memphis

According to Knoxville Police spokesperson Darrell DeBusk, a missing Knoxville soldier who left for Fort Hood, Texas was located safely in Memphis Thursday night.

Two juveniles arrested for veterans' park vandalism

Two juveniles arrested for veterans' park vandalism

Erwin police arrested two juveniles Friday morning in connection with the vandalism at the Unicoi County Veterans' Memorial Park earlier this week.

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