The Gatlinburg Community Center is closing for a week of scheduled maintenance, including floor refinishing and painting, and will reopen on August 4.

Maryville College received the Silver-level Military Friendly® School designation for their commitment to supporting veteran education and future job prospects.

Lenoir City Park will host a cardboard boat race on August 2nd to support the Prevention Alliance of Loudon County, featuring a fun competition among makeshift boats.

Cocke County EMA is hiring a part-time Operations Officer, whose duties include administrative support and grant writing. Applications are due by July 31, 2025, with specific qualifications required.

The Tennessee RiverLine project received a $500,000 grant from the ARC for outdoor recreation development along the 652-mile Tennessee River, set to impact 15 Appalachian communities.

KATS celebrates the 35th anniversary of the ADA by offering discounted Dial-A-Ride tickets, supporting accessible transportation for those with disabilities.

The Blount County Sheriff's Office is participating in the "Slow Down Tennessee" campaign to combat speeding, which is linked to serious accidents. Sheriff Berrong urges drivers to slow down for safety.

Young-Williams Animal Center is at 'critical capacity' and urges Knoxville to help by adopting with waived fees or using services like the Petco Love Lost program.

The JCPD joins a multi-agency initiative called "Operation Southern Slow Down" to enforce speed limits and reduce speed-related crashes from July 14-20.

The University of Tennessee Foundation raised a record $492.8 million in 2025, with UT Knoxville bringing in $428 million of that total. The foundation is working towards a $3 billion decade goal.

Madisonville PD celebrated graduates from their Firearms Instructor Course, who underwent intense training despite heat, including shooting and medical drills.

Blount County Sheriff's Office hosted a Child Safety Seat event to teach correct installation, with certified technicians helping parents secure their children properly in vehicles.

The Knoxville Police Department announced on Facebook the graduation of 36 new officers from the 2025-A Basic Recruit Class, who will now enter field training.