Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met Oak Ridge nuclear experts as the White House eyes a compact, 60-day framework with Iran and lines up technical plans for verification.

The Tennessee Legislature approved a package that ties vehicle registration to proof of insurance and lawful presence, and raises fines for uninsured drivers. Key rules kick in in 2027.

Knoxville’s Real Time Information Center is now operating on a limited basis. Residents can register or integrate private cameras to share footage with KPD.

Dyersburg’s April jobless rate was 3.5% as state data show 89 of 95 Tennessee counties under 5% unemployment. The statewide, seasonally adjusted rate held at 3.6%.

Maryville's proposed $268 million FY27 budget focuses on a $55M school expansion and increased public-safety spending while trimming parks, library and economic-development funds.

An 18‑year‑old Ooltewah graduate was detained by ICE days after his diploma; his family says monitoring records show compliance and has launched a fundraiser for legal help.

THEC approved six new degree programs and set a 4.5% tuition-and-fee range for 2026–27, leaving campus boards to set final rates. Programs could begin enrolling as soon as fall.

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

Speaker Cameron Sexton removed multiple Tennessee Democrats from all House committees on Tuesday, a move Democrats call retaliation and that raises legal questions.

UT Knoxville’s advisory board signed off on a $2.53B preliminary budget that would raise modest tuition, housing and meal‑plan costs while boosting some hourly pay. The plan now goes to the UT System board for final approval in late June.

Blount County’s May 5 primary produced nominees for mayor, sheriff and other local seats. Winners will head to the Aug. 6 ballot with early voting in July.

Oak Ridge's council voted unanimously to oppose congressional lines that would remove Anderson and Roane counties from the 3rd District, citing threats to energy investments and federal projects.

Hamblen County voters head to the polls today; polls are open 8 a.m.–8 p.m. and ballots must be cast at your assigned precinct.