Oak Ridge is set to hold its Community Egg Hunt on April 12 at A.K. Bissell Park, with a backup plan for bad weather. Children up to fourth grade can participate, and volunteers are needed to help with the event.

The Conversation article discusses the potential of AI to make the vast, diverse data from museum collections more accessible, despite the challenges of standardizing and organizing it across different museum systems.

Roane County EMS leaders are meeting with Tennessee state legislators to discuss critical issues in the EMS industry such as funding, workforce, reimbursement, and patient care.

The Pigeon Forge Police held DUI Enforcement Night, letting Citizens' Academy participants try a course with "drunk goggles" to learn about drunk driving dangers.

The Sevier County Sheriff's Office introduced its 2025 Citizens Academy, providing locals with insight into police work through practical demonstrations and presentations.

The Pigeon Forge Police Department has praised Officer Maggard on social media for his 19 years of service, highlighting his roles in K9 handling, the Tactical Rescue Unit, and as a School Resource Officer.

Knoxville's Rural Metro Fire North and East Crews trained in wilderness rescue operations on House Mountain, focusing on safely extracting injured hikers and incorporating new equipment such as wheeled stokes baskets.

Monroe County Sheriff's Office is reinstating motorcycle patrols on highways leading to the 'Dragon' to enforce speed and educate riders, funded by a grant, after a rise in motorcycle crashes.

JCFD offers hands-only CPR training to the public, with quarterly classes and advanced manikins for immediate feedback on chest compressions. Sign-ups and more information available online.

Gatlinburg lifts burn ban after recent rainfall and increased humidity reduce fire risk; residents encouraged to remain cautious and obtain burn permits for outdoor burning.

The article details a study on Cameroon's hunting practices, published in Nature Sustainability, co-authored by Adam Willcox, which covers data from 1991-2022 and examines the impact of hunting on wildlife and local communities.

Knoxville Police to conduct a DUI checkpoint on March 28 on Broadway to deter impaired driving after 10 fatal crashes in 2024 involved suspected impairment.

The Tennessee National Guard is providing aerial support, using Blackhawk helicopters, to fight wildfires in Chattanooga, improving efforts to contain the blaze.