Sevier County mourns the death of Commissioner Frank Parton at 88, as Mayor Larry Waters declares a day of mourning to honor his dedicated public service.

Lt. Marvell Moore of the Oak Ridge Police Department died from medical complications following a procedure. He joined the force in 2005 and was recently promoted to lieutenant.

Knox County Schools introduces the Qustodio app for parents to monitor their children's online activity on school-issued devices, promoting responsible tech use at home.

Twelve Knoxville-area service centers for driver's licenses will close temporarily for equipment upgrades, affecting local residents' ability to renew or replace licenses during the specified dates.

Knoxville Area Transit launched a new fare payment system, katpay, which implements fare capping at $2 per day or $30 for 30 days to make riding the bus more affordable.

The DOJ is enhancing efforts for a fair November election. USA Mac D. Heavener will lead the program, addressing voting rights, election threats, and fraud. The FBI will assist, with public reporting channels available for concerns.

Kingsport is preparing for winter by inspecting its snow removal equipment on October 18, ensuring over 40 vehicles with plows and salt spreaders are ready, backed by significant de-icing material reserves.

The Boyd Foundation donated $3.5 million to East Tennessee counties affected by Hurricane Helene, with funds allocated based on local officials' assessment of needs.

Anderson-DuBose Company is opening a new distribution facility in Jefferson City, TN, expected to create 80 jobs and support nearly 450 restaurant locations.

Crossville and Roane County Driver Services Centers in Tennessee will close for one day to install new credentialing equipment and self-service kiosks.

TWRA offers $250,000 in grants to tackle human-bear conflicts by funding bear-resistant garbage containers for communities and businesses in Tennessee.

Knoxville city is advancing with corridor projects on Sevier Avenue and Magnolia Avenue, with council votes pending, backed by Mayor Kincannon for urban renewal.

Anderson County is seeking a new law director after Jay Yeager's passing, with a deadline for applications set for October 24, and interviews planned for early November.