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.

The Sevierville Police Department will host a free child car safety seat check event on May 2, offering installation assistance and safety inspections.

Sevier County law enforcement and community volunteers joined forces for a clean-up initiative, praised by the Sevierville Police in a Facebook post, thanking Keep Sevier Beautiful for supporting environmental care.

Sevier County Sheriff's Office won the 2025 Battle of the Litter, cleaning up the county with local law enforcement agencies in a show of community service and rivalry.

The 9th Judicial Drug Task Force TN celebrated the opening of a new Criminal Court building in Loudon County, replacing one lost to fire six years ago.

Johnson City will hold a City Commission work session on May 1, discussing the Growth Management Plan and budgets for the Police and Fire departments at the Water and Sewer Services Complex.

The Knoxville Police Department invites East District residents to a community forum at the Knoxville Family Justice Center to discuss local crime issues.

Jim Campbell has been named the new chief of police in Clinton, succeeding the retired Vaughn Baker. He has served the department since 2003 and is known for his leadership and community-first approach to policing.

Loudon County opens its new courthouse, symbolizing renewal of justice and community resilience on a historic site, following challenges faced since the old courthouse burned down six years ago.

Sevierville teamed up with the DEA for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, offering a safe medication disposal event at Walmart to combat prescription drug misuse.

Local students Brooklin Wilkerson and C.J. Cozart honored as Criminal Justice Students of the Year in Anderson County, attributing success to supportive community and educators.