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.

Richard L. Bean has resigned as superintendent of the juvenile detention center named after him in Knox County, after allegations and controversy regarding his leadership.

Oak Ridge's monthly siren test moves from the first Wednesday to Monday, June 2, to avoid conflict with an emergency exercise at Y-12 National Security Complex.

The article details the Johnson City Fire Department's awards ceremony where firefighters were honored for their service, especially during Hurricane Helene, with Medal of Valor recipients and other commendations.