Ben Cathey

Things are staying quiet for now as we await the arrival of our next cold front arrives Wednesday night into Thursday morning. If you are looking to travel the best times to hit the road are early Wednesday or wait until Thanksgiving morning as rain begins to push out.

Tennessee is one of the few places on the planet where some critical minerals can be effectively mined. Other rare earth elements are separated in the immediate area. They'll both end up in technology like radar, night vision goggles, even bombs.

Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks several chances of isolated flurries ahead of the coldest weather of the season.

Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks temps in the teens in a few spots, something that will become more common next week.

Tens of thousands of frost flowers formed on what was then the coldest morning of the season.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Warmer temperatures remain in place for now as we are in between rounds of showers and downpours.

Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks heavier rain in the mountains ahead of some mostly-melty snow early day Wednesday.

Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks a pleasant day Friday and Saturday - but keep the rain jacket close by.

The team at the Quantum Science Center is hunting for novel uses for rare Earth elements, using powerful magnets for the next wave of computers.

Meteorologist Ben Cathey tracks a Winter Storm Watch, a huge cool trend, some rain on Christmas, and then a warming trend.