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The Gatlinburg Golf Course was named 2025 Public Course of the Year by the Tennessee Turfgrass Association, recognized for excellence in turf management and customer experience.
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Stansell Electric is set to upgrade traffic control boxes at several Gatlinburg intersections from Jan 12-14, causing minor delays with police directing traffic.
Highway 95 reopens after a dump truck overturn caused a closure. Injuries were minor, and the road was cleared with help from multiple agencies. The investigation is ongoing.
Community & Society in ...
City invites public input for the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan meeting on Jan. 13 and online; discussions will focus on affordable housing and community development.
Retail & Industry in ...
Two Oak Ridge companies have been awarded $1.8 billion to bolster U.S. uranium enrichment, aiming to enhance energy security and reduce reliance on foreign supplies.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A shooting at an Airbnb party in Hamblen County resulted in two teenage fatalities and two other juveniles injured. Authorities are investigating the "senseless killings."
A monkey that vandalized a Morristown music store was captured after eluding animal control. The police are investigating claims it was stolen from Alabama.
Weather & Environment in ...
Knoxville forecast: sunny with a high near 54°F and calm winds today; warmer and partly sunny through the week.
Johnson City food truck operators can save on permit renewals by getting an early re-inspection with a $50 fee before March 1, instead of the usual $200.
Knoxville faces a chilly forecast with no immediate warming, including overnight lows near 23 degrees and the possibility of flurries, with a slight warming trend towards the weekend.
A Jonesborough man, James McInturff, was charged with multiple offenses after a high-speed chase on Highway 107, including reckless endangerment and felony evading arrest.
Beginner and adult guitar lessons are offered in Kingsport from January 20 to February 24, led by instructor Terry McCoy. Registration is $100, open to all with a guitar.
Connor Dehart died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound during a standoff with law enforcement in Loudon County after deputies attempted to serve him with warrants.
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