Jacksonville is back among America’s hottest move-in destinations, but a new home can also mean a wider digital trail and fresh scam risks.

A child-designed playground is now finished in Knoxville's Montgomery Village after a three-day community build. The new space includes slides, swings, seating and an adult workout area.

Johnny Knoxville returned to South-Doyle High School to unveil the new weight room he helped make possible. The project replaces decades-old equipment with a major hometown upgrade.

Knox County is still adding residents, but the post-pandemic relocation rush has cooled sharply. The newest Census estimates show a slower, younger growth story.

Anderson County detective Chris “Lucky” Luethge spends his days investigating crimes against children, including cases tied to online exploitation. A new local profile highlights the emotional toll and specialized training behind that work.

Anderson County Schools will take public comment July 21 on plans to sell the existing Claxton Elementary site as a new campus is built nearby.

The Tennessee Lottery says a $50,000 Powerball ticket from the July 13 drawing was sold at Ian's Market on Oak Ridge Highway in Knoxville. Players are urged to check their tickets.

Young‑Williams Animal Center says it handled 54 calls about dogs left in hot cars and warns that cracking a window won't prevent rapid, deadly interior heat.

Oak Ridge's A.K. Bissell Park will host a July 4 concert and fireworks tonight. Find times, parking guidance and city service updates in one place.

Sweetwater City Schools paid $2.5M for Sweetwater High, completing the city's K–12 system; officials say staff stayed on and transition planning is under way.

A new Tennessee law launched July 1, 2026, creating a short pilot that lets eligible caregivers of people with dementia apply for reimbursements up to $6,000.

Club XYZ, a cornerstone of Knoxville's queer nightlife, will close after Pride weekend; owners point to a landlord dispute.

A Gatlinburg ticket won $100,000 in a Powerball Power Play drawing while a Harrogate play hit the Daily Tennessee Jackpot for $30,000.