Tennessee school districts are suing social media giants, including Meta and TikTok, to demand better protections for students' mental health.

Justin Wood and his service duck Wrinkle were banned for life from Buc-ee's after an incident in their Tennessee store, despite Wood showing a service animal certification.

Bruce Cureton, former Knoxville Fire Chief, passed away at 81 and is remembered for his contributions, including hiring the first female firefighters and implementing the 911 system.

TikTok users express concern over a possible ban due to a House-passed Act, fearing financial impact and loss of community. Small business owners and content creators could face significant setbacks if the platform is prohibited.

The Sevier Animal Care Center in Sevierville has waived adoption fees due to severe overcrowding after taking in additional animals from emergency cases.

The Knoxville Center for Autism is hosting a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser to raise money for a new playground, including an Easter Egg Hunt and raffles.

A woman lost a bracelet containing her late sister's ashes at Zoo Knoxville and turned the search into an awareness campaign for mental health, highlighting the National Suicide Lifeline.

Schools face heated debates over LGBTQ+ books, with some potentially banned for content considered inappropriate for minors, while parents push for opt-out rights from lessons that include such themes.

Dollywood donates parade flowers to be made into "healing bouquets" for those facing health challenges, carrying out a charitable act in partnership with Random Acts of Flowers.

Hardin Valley Middle School hosts its 3rd Annual Eclipse Ball Tournament to raise funds for the American Heart Association, with $8,000 already collected and students playing in solidarity with heart health issues.

The Loudon County community honored Deputy Jason Scott on the 20th anniversary of his death, recognizing his legacy and sacrifice as a law enforcement officer.

The TVA renews support for the Tennessee RiverLine project with a $1.5 million investment over three years to improve community engagement and access to the 652-mile regional trail system.

Knoxville celebrates its efficient 311 service on "311 Day" with a city-wide party, highlighting its high approval rating and top-ranking call center performance.