UT and Knoxville PD chiefs attended the Police Executive Research Forum, highlighting their commitment to advanced policing strategies and collaboration.

The Knoxville Police Department's 66th Community Police Academy program is open for applications, offering residents insight into law enforcement operations starting August 28, 2025.

Mayor Kincannon proposes a sales tax hike for Knoxville to fund infrastructure, pending City Council and voter approval.

Army veteran Jacob Baird was sworn in as a patrolman by the Elizabethton Police Department, signifying his continued commitment to serving his community.

Kingsport's city government has adopted a strategic vision for decision-making through 2025, focusing on infrastructure, government operations, and community goals.

Kingsport City clarifies that Rural King's new "economic development fee" is a store-imposed 1% surcharge, not a city charge, for funding the store's own improvements.

Knoxville City Council passed a $477.3 million budget for 2025-26, focusing on public safety and affordable housing, without a sales tax increase. The budget provoked debate over spending priorities, particularly law enforcement funding.

Gatlinburg observes Memorial Day with city hall and other offices closed, but essential services like trash collection continue, and leisure activities like the trolley service and golf remain operational.

The Knoxville Police Department initiates a high-visibility traffic enforcement operation to ensure public safety during the travel-heavy Memorial Day period.

The Farragut Museum reopens on May 31 with a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m., history presentations, musical performances, and refreshments, free for the public.

Kingsport announces city offices closed for Memorial Day, but confirms normal waste collection services will continue. The landfill and convenience center will be closed on May 26.

Purdue University hosted the fifth Quantum Science Center Summer School with a record attendance, focusing on accessibility for students and networking opportunities in the quantum science field.

Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon proposes a half-cent sales tax hike to address infrastructure funding needs, marking the first rate change since 1988.