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.

Knoxville's Fort Sanders neighborhood is scheduled for cleaning while students are away in July. Parking restrictions will be enforced to allow city crews to tidy up streets and public spaces. Vehicles not moved will be towed.

Sailors from the USS Farragut visited the town of Farragut as part of a Navy program, engaging in community events and strengthening ties between the military and the town.

Elizabethton celebrated Independence Day at Covered Bridge Park with music, food, and fireworks. The event featured patriotic activities, a band playing 80's hits, and a fireworks show, garnering praise from attendees and online.

Gatlinburg's annual 4th of July Midnight Parade featured floats, bands, and grand marshal Conner Smith. The event drew locals and visitors, continuing with a river raft regatta, drone display, and fireworks.