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.

Detective Sharon Baird of the Anderson County Sheriff's Office completed a challenging 10-week forensic science course at the National Forensic Academy, as stated by Sheriff Barker on their Facebook page.

Johnson City firefighters were recognized with wooden plaques for their effective response to the Buffalo Mountain wildfire during a City Commission meeting.

Brackins and Smith took their oaths as Gatlinburg City Commissioners, marking the start of their four-year terms with a ceremony at the Mills Conference Center.

The Pigeon Forge Police Department is undergoing specialized training to help children in drug-abuse situations, supported by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and local organizations.

Josh Smith, a former news anchor, joined Elizabethton City School Board, filling Danny O'Quinn's vacant seat, with praises for his community commitment.

Jason Bellamy is appointed as Kingsport's new Police Chief, effective June 29, 2025, succeeding Dale Phipps, with City Manager McCartt praising his leadership qualities.

Johnson City's work session on June 5 to focus on Horizon 2045 Growth Plan at the local Water and Sewer Services Complex.

Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, will hold an emergency exercise on June 4, 2025, to test readiness, which includes simulated response actions.

Authorities increase safety operations on The Dragon, a dangerous Tennessee road with a high crash rate, to prevent accidents during peak summer months.