Daniel Reece, an EMA worker and referee, beat a sitting commissioner by 18 points in the Cosby-area district.

Planners endorsed the county's pause on AI and crypto facilities Thursday, clearing the legal path for permanent noise and setback rules.

Andy Fox wants Knox County to outlaw the amplified Adhan, but experts say the plan collides with the First Amendment.

Three candidates are vying to replace Larry Waters as Sevier County voters prepare to end a 48-year mayoral era.

Six duck hunters are challenging Sweetwater’s firearm-discharge ordinance in a case that could reshape hunting rules across Tennessee.

An outside audit found multiple credit cards tied to a former Blount County fire chief and gaps in paperwork; commissioners have ordered re‑audits and tightened rules.

Alcoa’s school board approved a first reading of 34 policy changes touching sports, K‑5 instruction and public‑comment rules. The package now heads to a required second vote.

Early voting in Anderson County runs July 17–Aug. 1 for the Aug. 6 state primary and county general election. Hours, sites and the local races to watch are outlined here.

Sen. Mike Lee introduced a bill to deputize vetted "digital privateers" to disrupt foreign cybercriminals and seize assets, reviving a centuries‑old authority and sparking legal debate.

Knoxville City Council approved a one‑year emergency moratorium on large data centers while planners draft zoning and utility guardrails. The pause follows similar moves across the region.

A Knoxville veteran rated 100% disabled was told he owed $42,000 by the VA; after paperwork and a dispute the agency restored his benefits.

HB2428, now Public Chapter 1104, raises penalties for assaulting Tennessee first responders to Class E felonies with higher fines and mandatory jail time effective July 1.

Tennessee has turned its emergency management agency into a cabinet-level department — the Tennessee Emergency Management Authority — effective July 1, 2026. Officials say the restructure aims to speed coordination and support for local disaster response.