Gatlinburg, Tennessee, officials are advising against using real produce for fall decorations to prevent attracting bears and promoting the use of fake items for safety.

North Knoxville celebrates the opening of two new dog parks on July 31 with a community event featuring vendor booths, a food truck, and a pumper truck for dogs and owners.

Knoxville's Office of Neighborhood Empowerment is hosting a free Neighborhood Resource Fair on August 10, 2024, at the Jacob Building, offering community engagement and information on local resources.

Rural Metro Fire in Knox County appoints Jeffrey Devlin as the new fire chief, succeeding Jerry Harnish, with a background in various roles since 1990 and a vision for the area's growth.

The Johnson City Fire Department is set to offer a free child safety seat check on July 25 to ensure proper installation and usage, as part of a larger, ongoing safety initiative.

A Knoxville Powerball player wins $2 million at Publix, with winnings still unclaimed. Other residents in Nashville and Loretto won $50,000 each. The Tennessee Education Lottery benefits education.

Gatlinburg police and fire departments are partnering with Safe Harbor for a free Back to School Bash on July 25, offering safety education, free school supplies, and food.

Kingsport Area Transit Service celebrates the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act by offering 50% off Dial-A-Ride ticket books and reaffirms its commitment to accessible transportation.

Students and community members in Knoxville protested against Tennessee's expanded literary censorship law, fearing marginalization of diverse voices in education.

The City of Kingsport supports a campaign to improve financial literacy, aiming for residents to achieve a credit score of 720, with workshops and counseling to help reach this goal.

Kingsport, Tennessee offers a range of wedding venues, from Allandale Mansion to Bays Mountain Park, catering to different preferences and celebrations.

The Town of Farragut offers a free Planning and Zoning Introduction workshop on July 31, at the Farragut Community Center to educate residents on local zoning laws.

Knoxville's Fort Sanders neighborhood will undergo a cleaning initiative, the Fort Sanders Summer Roundup, on two weekends in July, during which street markings will be refreshed and trash removed.