Samuel Lee would lead the U.S. Attorney's office while Samuel Adkisson fills Judge Varlan's seat on the Knoxville bench.

Weeks after falling short countywide, union leader Beau Hawk is betting his city-limits strength can flip the mayor's office blue.

Liz Henry tied for a District 8 win with 749 votes, then walked away, citing family circumstances. A November 3 special election will settle it.

Larry Sloan called his own video ill-advised as SMFD staff faced threats and inappropriate comments from residents.

A new state law forces Knox County to help pay for roads that growth demands, right as leadership changes hands.

City Manager David Bolling says the $12,300 deal just wasn't worth it, even after a Flock alert helped nab a wanted fugitive in May.

Daniel Reece, an EMA worker and referee, beat a sitting commissioner by 18 points in the Cosby-area district.

Planners endorsed the county's pause on AI and crypto facilities Thursday, clearing the legal path for permanent noise and setback rules.

Andy Fox wants Knox County to outlaw the amplified Adhan, but experts say the plan collides with the First Amendment.

Three candidates are vying to replace Larry Waters as Sevier County voters prepare to end a 48-year mayoral era.

Six duck hunters are challenging Sweetwater’s firearm-discharge ordinance in a case that could reshape hunting rules across Tennessee.

An outside audit found multiple credit cards tied to a former Blount County fire chief and gaps in paperwork; commissioners have ordered re‑audits and tightened rules.

Alcoa’s school board approved a first reading of 34 policy changes touching sports, K‑5 instruction and public‑comment rules. The package now heads to a required second vote.