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.

Sheriff Russell Barker of Anderson County, TN was named Sheriff of the Year and became president of the Tennessee Sheriff’s Association, notably for his work in Hurricane Helene relief efforts.

Knox County Schools is enhancing security with AI surveillance, trained officers at every school, bullet-resistant windows, and increased police enforcement, as well as maintaining communication through a 'Text-to-Tip' service.