THDA’s dashboards, regional models and financing assistance aim to show where Tennessee needs homes and what local tools can actually address the gap.

Clear morning, then hot: highs near 90 Sunday with isolated evening showers possible. Showers and thunderstorms become more likely midweek; plan accordingly.

A state‑approved pilot will let participating bars sell drinks to‑go in Market Square starting mid‑July, served in approved cups and limited to a marked zone. The program aims to boost foot traffic while keeping consumption regulated.

Sea Ray's Vonore plant on Tellico Lake has manufactured boats since 1983 and remains a major local employer, producing dozens of models each week. The factory supports a cluster of suppliers and long‑tenured jobs in East Tennessee.

After a tense workshop, commissioners pulled a resolution to use local tax dollars to accelerate the Pellissippi Parkway extension as residents raised alarms about farms, property takings and cost.

Lenoir City's new Don W. White Public Safety Training Center gives police and firefighters a local place for live burns, rescue drills and firearms practice. Officials say it will cut travel and reduce overtime.

Three years after Tennessee’s trigger ban took effect, legal maneuvers and appeals have left doctors and patients uncertain about access to care.

Clear, cool Friday morning gives way to a quick warmup—highs near 78°F today and up to the 90s by Sunday. Low humidity and drought raise fire concerns.

A Maynardville barbecue spot received a failing 65 after inspectors found unlabeled foods and hand‑washing lapses, leading to the disposal of potato salad and smoked chicken.

Maryville restaurants report tomatoes and lettuce have jumped hundreds of percent this spring, forcing menu changes and fundraisers. Local owners blame freezes and higher fuel costs.

A Knoxville traffic stop turned up suspected fentanyl, marijuana, a handgun and $2,000 — and a five-year-old was in the car. The driver faces multiple felony charges.

A Morristown woman was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after selling fentanyl-laced cocaine tied to multiple deaths and overdoses.

Sunny, cool Thursday with a high near 70°F. Weekend warms into the 80s–90s with low humidity and gusty afternoons.