Bays Mountain Park introduces a new planetarium show "Beyond the Sun," an animated story about a girl's quest to find exoplanets. Running until August 31st, with varied weekend shows including "Appalachian Skies."

Sevier County, Tennessee, debuts the "MegaZip," America's longest zipline, promising a high-speed, one-mile aerial ride to boost tourism in the region.

Knoxville Police engaged in community outreach at Sequoyah Elementary School, providing interactive experiences with police equipment and a K-9 officer, fostering positive relations with students.

The Kingsport Art Crawl, organized by Kingsport Cultural Arts, is a showcase of local art in downtown Kingsport with activities and incentives for participants.

Communities nationwide are participating in "Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters" to honor deceased firefighters, initiated by the NFFF and supported in Maryville by the local fire department.

Morristown is installing new permanent video cameras downtown to enhance safety, following community concerns reported in a Citizen Survey. The strategy aims to improve surveillance and reassure residents and visitors.

Morristown's third annual Bluegrass Festival will be on May 3, featuring Carson Peters and Iron Mountain along with other bluegrass acts, arts, crafts, and family activities.

The 41st annual Bob Watt Youth Fishing Rodeo is set for May 10 at Anchor Park, offering competitive fishing for children under 12, with prize opportunities.

Oak Ridge Police Department's Ofc. Yeash attended the UCOR "Parking Lot Rodeo", focusing on vehicle safety and collecting unused medications to prevent drug misuse.

Blount County Sheriff's Office advises on traffic increase due to Rock the Country Festival at Maple Lane Farms, with traffic control and safety measures in place for the event.

During National Work Zone Awareness Week, Sevierville Police Department urged drivers to respect work zones, citing NHTSA stats of 891 deaths in 2022, with most victims being motorists.

Johnson City's Mother/Son Block Party is scheduled for May 3, featuring LEGO building, music, and snacks. Tickets are available for purchase until May 2.

The Farragut Community Development Department is hosting a free workshop on residential zoning, land use, and property maintenance on April 29 to aid local homeowners.