Dollywood celebrated the 4th of July weekend with the reopening of its refurbished Blazing Fury ride, accompanied by festive activities in Pigeon Forge.

Gatlinburg held its 50th Annual Midnight Independence Day Parade with floats, bands, and a fireworks display, alongside a drone show. Thousands attended and WVLT broadcasted the event.

Knoxville officials urge residents to avoid personal fireworks for the 4th of July, promoting safety and a free event with professional fireworks, live music, and a performance by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra.

Gatlinburg's 50th annual Midnight Parade draws families and features country star Logan Crosby as Grand Marshal, with festivities including a river regatta and a fireworks and drone show.

The Loudon County Sheriff's Office is training deputies on the TASER 10, offering better accuracy and safety features to enhance de-escalation efforts.

Gatlinburg announces service schedules for July 4th, with closures of government offices, continued trash collection, extended Gatlinburg Trolley hours, and normal golf course operations.

Kingsport's July 4th parade will start at 10 a.m., with road closures on Center Street and surrounding areas, followed by July 5 Red, White and Boom festivities with additional closures on Main Street.

Kingsport has launched its summer street resurfacing program, starting in Cooks Valley and plans to pave 8 miles of road by fall, with a total of over 16 miles this year, contributing to ongoing improvements since 2017.

Johnson City Regional Planning Commission announces a public hearing on July 8 at 6 p.m. for the Horizon 2045 Growth Management Plan. Residents can attend in person or watch a livestream of the meeting.

Farragut announces its annual 'Introduction to Farragut' program, open for applications until July 31. The program offers insights into the town's operations and includes a series of Wednesday classes.

Kingsport city offices to close on July 4 for Independence Day, but garbage collection remains on schedule. Landfill and convenience center closed July 4-5, reopening July 7.

The town of Farragut is preparing for its yearly Independence Day Parade, urging locals to find spots along Kingston Pike and promising giveaways like pins and cups.

The Loudon County Sheriff's Office in Tennessee is recruiting Corrections Deputies, offering a fulfilling career in law enforcement. Applicants can apply online or in person.