Gatlinburg held its annual luncheon to honor city employees who are veterans, with speeches and a quilt presentation to a notable veteran and city servant.

Four individuals graduated from Tennessee's DRC program, which offers intensive outpatient treatment for offenders with substance issues, focusing on rehabilitation and reducing recidivism.

The Sevier County Sheriff's Office seeks partnerships with ICE and federal agencies to enhance law enforcement collaboration, with detectives assigned as Task Force Officers.

Knox County's Rural Metro Fire recruits are undergoing intense training, covering skills such as water drafting, ladder operations, and fire behavior, with practical drills and physical conditioning, as shared in a Facebook post.

The Knoxville Police arrested Nari Watson, facing federal weapon and drug charges, and Madaisia Duncan, wanted for retail theft, commending the CERT's efficient operation.

Former US Marine Bryce Johnson joins the Madisonville Police Department, continuing his family's law enforcement tradition and adding to the force's military experience.

The University of Tennessee's Herbert College of Agriculture launched a Faculty Teaching Fellowship program to improve learning through advanced teaching strategies.

Radiant Industries will create 175 jobs by investing $280 million in the world's first mass-produced nuclear generator factory in Roane County, Tennessee.

The Tennessee Supreme Court reinstated the denial of disability pension to an ex-firefighter, challenging lower court rulings on policy interpretation regarding a PTSD claim.

An Israel-Hamas ceasefire ends a long war, exchanging prisoners and possibly prompting peace, while East Tennesseans express hope and caution for the future.

Josh Carr has been named the new fire chief of the Pigeon Forge Fire Department after serving as interim chief and working his way up from a volunteer.

The Town of Farragut issued a statement on a legal dispute with resident Sean Murphy, clarifying the conclusion of his lawsuit regarding the Biddle Farms development, with the courts dismissing his claims.

Tennessee residents need a burn permit for debris fires starting October 15, obtainable online or via helpline, to ensure safety and compliance with state regulations.