Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced at ORNL on Friday that his department will drive development of nuclear energy there with the intent to fuel artificial intelligence technologies.

2 Dead, Multiple Injuries Confirmed After Suspected Tornado Touches Down in Morgan County Tennessee

Tennessee sends $150M worth of recyclables to landfills yearly. One state lawmaker proposes Extended Producer Responsibility, a solution used in Europe since the '90s.

A massive winter weather system will be moving across the Southeast this weekend, depositing snow, sleet and ice throughout the region. What can we expect to see in East Tennessee?

With little regulation, cryptocurrency mining poses challenges to the state’s power supplies and clean-energy goals. Merkle and CleanSpark are expanding in the state.

Department of Energy completes ground cleanup of former K-25 site, now known as the East Tennessee Technology Park.

TVA doesn't track how many cryptocurrency mines are setting up in the region, but CEO Jeff Lyash confirmed he met with 300 crypto miners to discuss demand on the grid. Meanwhile, residential ratepayers might see more crypto mines entering communities, and higher electricity rates. Tennessee is trying to pass laws that would protect crypto miners from zoning restrictions.

The city said the biggest tree canopy losses happened in residential neighborhoods, and planners are trying to raise awareness and expand Knoxville's tree coverage.

Roadway litter pickup costs Tennesseans millions of dollars in taxpayer money, with local roadways accounting for 80% of the problem.

WUOT's Jon Knowles talks with Knoxville's three chief television meteorologists about the intricacies of weather patterns and climate change in East Tennessee. The interview explores how these phenomena are reported to the public, highlighting the critical role of media in conveying complex meteorological information. The conversation provides perspective on the intersection of weather forecasting, climate science and media responsibility.