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.

Knoxville is hosting a Neighborhood Resource Fair on Aug. 9 with over 90 participants, offering community services, live entertainment, and children's activities, with the chance to win prizes for those registered by Aug. 5.

Oak Ridge to hold planning meeting at mini-golf course for community input on the city's future, discussing South Illinois Avenue development as part of the Comprehensive Plan update.

Farragut Museum seeks volunteers to serve as docents, with shifts from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday.

Farragut Museum launches a free monthly History Hour speaker series exploring local to state history, starting July 23 with sessions by local experts such as a history teacher and others.