Claiborne Animal Shelter took in more than 30 dogs from a hoarding case; officials say the animals were surrendered and no charges were filed. The shelter is seeking fosters and donations while it treats animals under quarantine.

Dee and Jimmy Haslam pledged $130 million to the University of Tennessee in Knoxville on June 4, 2026, a major gift that university leaders say will support campus priorities.

TDHS adopted broad‑based categorical eligibility for SNAP, raising the gross‑income cutoff to 200% and easing asset rules — a change that could expand benefits to more working families across Tennessee.