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.

Kingsport is holding a pickleball event "Champions of the Court" for beginner and intermediate players, with registrations open for Monday night games at Riverview Park.

The Johnson City Senior Center and Senior Foundation Inc. completed their outreach program, delivering essentials to over 180 seniors with the help of volunteers and city staff.

Kingsport Public Library invites the community to join National Public Library Week celebrations with events like crafting, a "Pete the Cat" celebration, job skills workshops, and more.

The Dandridge Police Department launches the Senior Community Care Program to check in on local seniors and ensure their well-being, as reported by WVLT and WATE.

Knoxville's DA Charme Allen launched the "Cops in Court" program to teach local officers, including those from the University of Tennessee and the Knoxville PD, effective courtroom testimony skills.

The City of Oak Ridge is implementing a new weekly trash collection schedule starting March 31 that requires residents to place bins out by 7 a.m. on their designated week.