Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs is set to present the 2025-26 budget with a slight spending increase and no new taxes, focusing on school funding and employee salaries.

Kingsport Parks & Recreation teams up with Sullivan County Animal Shelter for the "Bark and Belong" adoption event at Dogwood Park on May 17, aimed at finding homes for dogs.

Town Hall in Farragut reopens for committee, council, and board meetings, including the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, with schedules posted online for public attendance.

Tennessee Businesses Against Trafficking is hosting a free workshop on May 14 to educate local businesses on preventing human trafficking. The event is at the Farragut Community Center.

Lt. Brian Bumpus is set to graduate from the DC Police Leadership Academy tomorrow, a program renowned for its superior law enforcement leadership training.

Oak Ridge's Public Works is inspecting sewers with acoustic technology starting May 1, anticipating a month-long project across various neighborhoods to prevent blockages.

Knoxville reports a decline in violent crimes, with decreases in homicides, armed robberies, and carjackings. The news came during the Violence Reduction Team's meeting, which also bid farewell to retiring Deputy Chief Tony Willis.

The Gatlinburg Trolley System extends its hours for the summer, offering four routes across the city, with real-time GPS tracking available for riders.

Remote Area Medical is holding a free clinic for medical, dental, and vision services at the Oak Ridge Recreation Center on May 3-4, affecting local facility schedules.

The Knoxville Police Department held a ceremony for its new mounted patrol unit consisting of three certified officers and their horses, soon to patrol downtown Knoxville.

The Knox County Schools passed a $700.5 million budget, focusing on teacher salaries, while Knoxville's City Council preliminarily approved a $477 million budget, including police and firefighter raises.

Sevierville residents participated in the DEA National Takeback initiative, safely disposing of unused medicines at Walmart, with the Police Department expressing gratitude on social media.

Kingsport invites citizens to a Community Workshop to discuss the city's future. The event on April 30 will help shape the comprehensive plan focusing on growth, infrastructure, and maintaining identity.