Oak Ridge residents will have a 2.75% hike in their electric bills starting October 2025, due to the rise in cost for service and infrastructure, amounting to an expected increase of about $3.50 per month.

Kingsport is launching an automated system for the police non-emergency line to improve dispatcher focus on emergencies and streamline service delivery.

The Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department will host the 20th Annual Memory Magic Scrapbook Event on September 19-20, 2025, featuring vendors, classes, and a crop area. Registration is open.

Knox County launches "Operation Hero's Hill" to create a tiny home village for homeless veterans, involving local student builders, with 20 homes expected by the school year's end.

Gatlinburg will continue fluoridating its water after public and professional support, canceling a vote on the matter and affirming fluoride's dental benefits.

Jonas Smelcer, Sevier County's Highway Superintendent, is resigning after 43 years. He transformed county roads; Donnie Adams named as interim successor.

Farragut's Advanced Traffic Management System, which enhances traffic flow with improved signal timings, earned the town an Excellence in Innovation Award from the Tennessee Municipal League.

The 2024 National Community Survey indicates 82% of Johnson City residents find it an excellent or good place to live, with areas of growth and challenges identified.

Lori Mann Bruce, Chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, has joined the UT-Battelle Board of Governors, overseeing Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Roane County Sheriff's Office praised the return of School Resource Officers to schools, emphasizing their role in creating a safe, supportive environment and building positive relationships with students.

Sgt. Bradley and Sgt. Henderson of the Knoxville Police Department were praised for completing section two of the FBI-LEEDA Command Leadership Institute.

A Knoxville man, Jevess Deron Craigmire, was convicted of attempting to murder his ex-girlfriend and other offenses, facing at least thirty-one years in prison.

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has trained School Resource Officers in preparation for the new school year, with a focus on school safety and forced entry techniques.