Johnson City has executive and work sessions set for April 3. Discussions include pending litigation, the Senior Center Foundation, the Ashe Street Courthouse, homelessness, and affordable housing strategies.

Betsy Henderson, Knox County School Board Chair and Republican, has announced her candidacy for Knox County mayor in 2026, emphasizing conservative Christian values and fiscal restraint.

Knoxville Police conducted a sobriety checkpoint, testing over 600 drivers, issuing citations and warnings but made no DUI arrests, emphasizing public safety and responsible driving.

The Maryville Police has a new K-9, Java, trained to detect electronic storage devices, which helps in fighting trafficking and child exploitation. Java also serves as a support dog for victims and the community.

The Knoxville Police Department celebrated its staff for exceptional service at their annual Employee Recognition Luncheon.

Melton Lake Park parking will be restricted during regattas, directing visitors to other lots. The city aims for safety and traffic reduction during these events.

Teenagers in Harriman, Tennessee attended a Teen Driver Safety Course, experiencing the dangers of impaired driving through "drunk goggles" and learning about road safety and the importance of seatbelts.

The University of Tennessee introduced a Forage Budget Calculator to help farmers estimate costs and returns of forage production, aiding in economic planning.

The Blount County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Child Safety Seat Clinic on March 29 to inspect and install car seats, as announced on their Facebook page.

The Knoxville Police Department honored SAR K-9 Barnabas, who served for 12 years, with a custom memorial, commemorating his search and rescue contributions.

Knoxville Police officers received Meritorious Service Awards for attempting to save a person from a burning car, though the individual tragically died.

Earlene Teaster, Tennessee's first female city manager and the state's longest-serving manager, announced her retirement after over six decades, including transformative work for Pigeon Forge.

Two McMinn County, Tennessee teachers, Josh Felker and Kasey Harmon, received teaching awards; Felker for Outstanding Teacher of East Tennessee and Harmon for the Turn the Key New Teacher award.