Gatlinburg announces Veterans Day events and service schedules, including closures, a ceremony at Mills Auditorium, and regular city services like trash pick-up and trolley operations.

The Town of Farragut announces its Countdown to Light the Park event on Nov. 24, featuring performances, games, and a visit from Santa, followed by nightly light displays until Jan. 1.

Danielle Flowers joins Farragut as Human Resources Training Coordinator, focusing on staff development and enhancing the onboarding process, with 15 years of HR experience.

The "Light the Park" event in Founders Park offers holiday lights, ice skating, and festive activities, with opportunities for food, entertainment, and writing letters to Santa.

Kingsport offices close for Veterans Day; sanitation schedule unchanged, with garbage and yard waste pickup as usual. Landfill and convenience center closed on November 11.

The Christmas Connection craft fair is returning to Kingsport for its 46th year, featuring regional artisans at the MeadowView Center, with free entry on Nov 14-15.

The Kingsport Senior Center hosts its annual Old-Fashioned Christmas Fair on Nov. 21-22, featuring over 75 crafters, holiday gifts, entertainment, food trucks, and a visit from Santa and the Grinch.

Gatlinburg's 36th Winter Magic Kickoff and Chili Cookoff is set to begin, with Parkway road closures starting at 9 a.m. and festivities from 5-9 p.m. including a lights display at 6 p.m.

Sevier County invites locals to help develop a wildfire strategy through a Community Wildfire Protection Plan, holding public meetings for input on mitigation and preparedness.

The City's Office of Community Safety and Empowerment offers grants to local organizations working on urban disparities, youth mental health, and community safety.

Johnson City's safety officials are providing safety tips to ensure a secure Halloween, including using alternative light sources to candles and being visible on roads.

The Johnson City Fire Department introduced Engine 7 and a new training facility, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act for $4.5 million, with more features to come.

The Sevierville Police Department shared safety tips for Halloween, advising group trick-or-treating, reflective tape on costumes, using flashlights, checking treats for dangers, and providing kids with contact info.