Kingsport celebrates Arbor Day with a tree planting event at John Sevier Middle School, planting a Red Maple and recognizing the city's 39th year as a Tree City USA.

Farragut urges residents to participate in the National Community Survey on town issues. Feedback on a future park and other local matters is sought, with results to be discussed in late June or July.

Thirty-five inmates at a Sevier County prison were baptized as a sign of transformation, backed by local churches and the sheriff's office, which shared the event on social media.

Knoxville city offices will close for Good Friday on April 18, 2025, impacting services and prompting residents to use alternative methods to report issues.

Johnson City recently opened the Tweetsie Storybook Trail, a new educational outdoor section on the Tweetsie Trail featuring story kiosks, benefiting families and promoting literacy.

The Loudon County Sheriff's Office confirmed the tragic recovery of two missing teenagers from the Tennessee River after a multi-agency, five-day search effort.

Kingsport announces Good Friday operational changes, with regular trash pickup but closures at the demolition landfill and early closure at the convenience center.

The Kingsport Farmers Market opens April 26 with music, kids' activities, and local produce, continuing Saturdays until November and Wednesdays until September. A grant supports the Farmacy Fit program for SNAP benefits.

Blount County Sheriff's Office offers a child car seat installation clinic at Friendsville Elementary School on April 12, aiming to improve child safety in vehicles.

Blount County joins Tennessee's Safe Baby Courts to aid families with young children in the welfare system, aiming to reduce child-caregiver separation and address various support needs.

Knoxville Police announced a Drug Overdose Support Group meeting with guest speaker Joy Gaertner for bereaved family members, to be held at the Public Safety Complex without registration or cost.

Runners participated in the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon, overcoming rain and challenging terrain, while Gina Rouse and Alec Sandusky won the female and male full marathons, respectively. Spectators provided unwavering support.

Kingsport opens registration for its 2025 Outdoor Volleyball League, with various age and team categories, and fees based on team size. Games start May 5 at Legion Field.