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Authorities ordered to evacuate after suspicious box containing explosives was discovered at CMC Recycling. Plus, Governor Bill Lee announces that three more counties have been approved for FEMA's public assistance program. Correction: This newscast incorrectly states the dimensions of the steel box that authorities are investigating at CMC Recycling. The correct dimensions of the box are 5'x5'.

Why was there a county wide evacuation alert for explosives found at a recycling plant near Lonsdale? Plus, TEMA opens a new multi-agency resource center for residents impacted by Helene.

President Joe Biden approves Major Disaster Declaration for Tennessee, Greene County residents start to see running water nearly one week after Tropical Storm Helene, and more.

Dolly Parton donates $1 million towards Tropical Storm Helene relief efforts, TVA deploys boom across Douglas Reservoir to manage debris from flooding, and more.

Cocke County residents were abruptly evacuated this afternoon after a breach at the Waterville Dam in Western North Carolina following flash flooding caused by heavy rainfall from Hurricane Helene. Morning Editon host Jon Knowles, reporter and All Things Considered host Jacqui Sieber and reporter Pierce Gentry provided updates on the current water levels, road closures and evacuation efforts.

Improvisations To Go celebrates the jazz and culture of great American cities....unless Todd Steed gets lost. In this episode he finds himself happily lost in Greece, enjoying all things Athenian as well as going head first into the superb local jazz scene. In this episode we catch a show from Melina Paxinos at the legendary Half Note Jazz Club, as well as having an engaging chat with promoter Thrassos Irinis. And yes, there will be spanankopita consumption aplenty. Music in this episode features these musicians: Melina Paxinos, Mimis Plessas, George Trantalidis, Daniel Kimbro, Hunter Deacon, Matt Richardson, and some negligible guitar notes from Todd Steed. Anastasia Mousouli on pronunciation assistance.

TDOT needs $478 million to fully restore roads damaged or destroyed by Tropical Storm Helene, and agency spokesperson shares why. Plus, Knox County Schools will remove nearly 50 books off of its shelves following state law

TDEC and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers order CSX to stop mining rock from the Nolichucky River for railroad repairs. Plus, a special education teacher employed at Jefferson County Schools was arrested and charged for allegedly striking a 7-year-old student in the head.

The Tennessee State Veterinarian reports likely outbreak of avian influenza at a commercial chicken facility in West Tennessee. Plus, holiday festivities kick off in downtown Knoxville.

Warming centers are open in Knoxville tonight as temperatures are expected to drop below 25 degrees. Plus, over 3 million Tennesseans voted in the 2024 General Election, setting a new record.