Gatlinburg's 38th New Year's Eve celebration features a live concert, drone show, ball drop, and fireworks, with road closures and safety measures in place.

Knoxville city offices will close for Christmas and New Year, with altered garbage collection and limited public transit schedules, while the My Knoxville app remains available for reporting issues.

Researchers at ORNL and the University of Tennessee created the Universal GridEdge Analyzer for real-time US power grid insights, receiving an R&D 100 Award.

Sheriff Tommy Jones of Monroe County's Sheriff's Office expressed enjoyment in participating in local holiday parades, reinforcing community ties and thanking volunteers for their efforts.

Sevier County announced reduced operating hours for the Christmas holiday, affecting the Courthouse, County Offices, Sheriff’s Administrative Offices, and Residential Convenience Centers.

The Campbell Station Inn in Farragut transforms into a welcome center and event venue with a ribbon-cutting on January 8. Open to the public, it features art by the Tennessee Art Association and will host small gatherings.

Kingsport adjusts sanitation schedule for holidays, ensuring no disruption in trash pickup, with closures on Dec 24, 25, Jan 1, and special post-Christmas cleanup.

White Pine Police Department's "Shop with a Cop" event provided eight students a day of police car rides, new shoes, a shopping spree, and lunch, strengthening community relations.

Johnson City Police hosted their second Shop with a Cop event for middle school students, offering lunch, shopping, and food vouchers, funded by community donations.

Morristown Police warn against leaving cars running unattended to warm up, highlighting the risk of theft despite no recent incidents, and suggest safer alternatives.

Kingsport hosts holiday events including carousel rides, crafts, and caroling, with over 100 Christmas trees displayed in parks, thanks to This is Kingsport and the Downtown Kingsport Association.

The Roane County Sheriff's Office warns on Facebook of increasing work-from-home scams, urging caution for job offers that seem too good to be true and could involve legal risks.

Mountain bikers are invited to the annual "Mail Run" event in Big South Fork on New Year's Day, with rides ranging from 8 to 35 miles, regardless of weather conditions.