Gatlinburg's annual Spring Trout Tournament on April 1 focuses on fishing and river cleanup, encouraging participants to collect litter along with vying for prizes.

Monroe County Emergency Services coordinates with law enforcement to provide shelters during severe storms and urges community involvement via social media.

Alcoa, TN's phone payment system for utility bills is operational again after an outage, as announced on the city's social media. Residents can pay bills online, in-person, or via drop box too.

Sevier County has enforced a burn ban due to dry conditions and high fire danger, restricting outdoor burning, but allowing gas grills. Residents are encouraged to sign up for CodeRED alerts for safety updates.

Knoxville is preparing for its annual St. Patrick's Day parade and festivities, with updated route information and a live stream available for those who can't attend in person.

Norris Dam in East Tennessee played a crucial role in preventing over $89 million in flood damage last month by storing excess water and reducing downstream flooding.

Tennessee’s TDEC offers a mobile household hazardous waste collection service in DeKalb, Hamblen, and Roane counties, encouraging safe disposal of such waste.

Local authorities commemorated Black Balloon Day to remember overdose victims and raise awareness, with the Knoxville Police displaying a black balloon for support and reflection.

The article announces upcoming routine maintenance on the sanitary sewer system in Ridgefields, Kingsport, from March 10 to April 4, with inspections done by LJA Engineers and Performance Contracting, Inc.

Kingsport Parks and Recreation is hosting an inclusive Glow Party in Tennessee on March 7 to promote community and accessibility for individuals of all abilities.

Knoxville's downtown is prepping for its festival season, beginning with pedestrian-friendly zones from Feb. 28 and the Mardi Growl Parade on March 1. Road closures and parade details are announced.

Cleanup efforts are underway at Douglas Lake in Jefferson County following Hurricane Helene, with the TVA removing debris to restore the area for community use and tourism.

The City of Knoxville has allocated $150,000 to local organizations in East Knoxville to address equity goals set by the African American Equity Restoration Task Force.