Slick City Action Park is opening locations in Knoxville and Pigeon Forge in 2026, bringing more than 20 indoor slides and new jobs to the region. TopJump in Pigeon Forge will close to make way for the conversion.

The Zac Brown Band will perform at the Food City Center in Knoxville on October 8, as part of their "Love & Fear" tour, with special guest Grace Potter. Tickets go on sale January 30.

Dolly Parton is partnering with Tennessean Travel Stop to rebrand and upgrade their travel stops, launching in 2026 starting in Cornersville, Tennessee. The stops will cater to travelers' needs with a Tennessee spirit.

The Kingsport Farmers Market is hosting its 8th annual Fall Festival on October 18, featuring over 50 vendors, pumpkin contests, and kids' activities.

The 15th annual Blue Heron Ghost Mine event offers storytelling and live music at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area on October 18, 2025, for free.

The 33rd Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival offers storytelling, live music, and workshops at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area.

UT alumnus Tramell Tillman won his first Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama for "Severance," making history as the first Black actor to win in this category.

Dollywood plans its first race event during the Flower & Food Festival in April 2026, featuring half marathon, 5K, 10K, and kids' runs, with entertainment and exclusive medals.

Classic rock band Kansas is set to perform at Covenant Health Park in Knoxville on October 8th, with tickets available September 12th. This marks the new stadium's first concert.

The 33rd Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area features diverse storytelling, music, and crafts on September 20.

A $50,000 Powerball ticket was sold in Sevier County at Fastop Market, with the winning numbers drawn on a recent Saturday. The winner has not yet claimed the prize.

A Tennessee Cash player won a $280,000 jackpot with a ticket sold at the Breadbox in LaFollette, while another local from Brentwood won $50,000 in the Powerball.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is participating in the AAST's Best Looking Cruiser Contest with photos of their cruisers in Knoxville. Voting is open until July 11, with proceeds from calendar sales funding scholarships.