Two La Vergne police officers turned a parking violation call into a positive community interaction, celebrating an engagement with the civilians involved.

Deputy Woodall attended the Women in Law Enforcement Conference, representing her department and showcasing the ongoing progress of women in the field.

Firefighter Deanna Clift has been promoted to Lieutenant at Rural Metro Fire and will serve at Station 17 in Rocky Hill, celebrated by the department and community.

The Oak Ridge Animal Shelter is temporarily closed due to a canine distemper outbreak that has affected four dogs, with a pause on adoptions until further test results are available.

The Sevier County Sheriff’s Citizens Academy held an educational session focusing on community relations, SRO division, and active shooter response training.

Eighteen individuals graduated from the Johnson City Day Reporting Center, an alternative to incarceration program focused on rehabilitation for substance use offenders.

Gatlinburg celebrated Arbor Day with Pi Beta Phi Elementary students, emphasizing the city's long-standing Tree City USA status and commitment to urban forestry, while also honoring former City Arborist Randall Brien.

Tennessee Army National Guard helicopters assist in battling a Polk County wildfire, deploying from Knoxville with Bambi Buckets for precision water drops in inaccessible terrain.

National Telecommunicators Week celebrates the critical role of telecommunicators at the Sevierville Police Department, recognizing their work in emergency response and public safety.

The Gideons International distributed Bibles to inmates at Jefferson County Sheriff's Office in Tennessee during Holy Week, as acknowledged in a social media post by the Sheriff's Office.

Rick Hamby was sworn in as the new Morgan County Sheriff following the death of former Sheriff Wayne Potter, who succumbed to cancer. Hamby, previously Chief Deputy, was confirmed by the county commission to fulfill the remainder of Potter's term.

TVA awarded $5,000 STEM grants to West Side Elementary and Elizabethton High School to support innovative projects and stimulate interest in STEM careers.

Johnson City invites high school students to apply for its JC2 Junior Council program, aimed at involving youth in local government and allowing them to contribute to community projects. Applications are open for the 2025-2026 term.