Multiple vehicles collided in the northbound lanes of Interstate 81 in Jefferson County, shutting down northbound lanes for about an hour Wednesday.

The accident happened between mile marker 3 and 4 as snow moved through East Tennessee.

A TDOT spokesperson reported all lanes were back open as of 2:30 p.m. However, the backup extended four miles.

There were only minor injuries reported, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

(WBIR - Greene County) A judge's decision this week to close down Greene Valley Development Center (GVDC) in Greene County has a wide-reaching impact for nearly 100 people who live there and their families.

Some Greene Valley residents have had the same caregivers for decades, and their families say they now have to worry about the quality of care moving forward.

Hamblen County deputies arrested a man accused of a sting of auto burglaries in church parking lots.

Detectives arrested Jason E. Harris, 36, of Morristown Friday morning, after a victim's stolen credit card was linked back to Harris. When investigators arrested Harris at his home on Bethesda Road, they noticed a burn pile nearby with items that belonged to several other victims.

Officials said Harris confessed to the crimes, and authorities believe that he stole to fuel his drug habit.