Thousands protest against Trump in Tennessee, calling out authoritarian tendencies during the 'No Kings' movement.

Michael Glenn and Rickey Valdes graduated from the law enforcement academy and joined the Gatlinburg Police, set for field training before solo patrols.

The Campbell County Sheriff's Office commended their SROs for pursuing continued training at the 30th Annual Tennessee School Resource Officers Conference, enhancing school safety and child welfare.

Gatlinburg introduces a new permit-only parking lot for downtown employees with 75 spaces at Bishop Lane and Stephen Drive, aiming to alleviate parking issues for local workers.

Alcoa is seeking a new Director of Finance to oversee financial operations, including budgeting and accounting, and serve as a strategic partner to the City Manager. Applicants are expected to have extensive experience and relevant qualifications.

Knoxville Police Department announces a Drug Overdose Support Group meeting to help grieving families, discussing grief gardening, on Friday at the Public Safety Complex.

President Trump fired a third TVA board member, Beth Geer, before her term's end, causing the board to lack a quorum, limiting its ability to start new programs or make changes.

The Knoxville City Council endorsed Mayor Kincannon's proposed ½ cent sales tax increase, with final voter decision in November, to fund city improvements.

The Blount County Sheriff's Office is hosting a Child Safety Seat Clinic to help parents secure car seats properly, also featuring community activities.

Elizabethton City Council is set to have a first reading of the FY 25/26 budget, which includes increased funding for schools, pay raises for city staff, and infrastructure improvements, along with a property tax rate adjustment.

Knoxville City Council approved the first reading of a proposed sales tax increase, which would fund public amenities and infrastructure improvements, pending a voter decision in November.

Officer Jessie Henson was named Officer of the Year at the Reagan Day Dinner organized by the Cumberland County Republican Party, recognizing his dedication to public safety.

Johnson City officials will meet on June 12 at 7:30 a.m. to discuss property tax rates and funding for the 2025-2026 fiscal year at the Water and Sewer Services Complex. The meeting is public and the ordinance is online.