Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs opposes significant changes to the "Advance Knox" land use plan proposed by commissioners, asserting the plan should pass as is.

Mike Hammond, Knox County's Criminal Court Clerk, has filed to run for mayor in 2026, potentially facing Commissioner Larsen Jay in the Republican primary. No Democrats have entered the race yet.

Mayor Indya Kincannon is set to give her State of the City Address in Knoxville on April 26, detailing her budget proposal for 2024-25, focusing on long-term initiatives and inviting residents to attend with RSVPs by April 24.

Sevier County received a $200,000 grant for the new Gilreath Family Kodak Branch Library, an 11,000 sq ft facility featuring a large meeting space and a dedicated children's area.

Farragut Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the disputed Knox County growth plan with a 3-2 vote after previous rejection, allowing the Advance Knox initiative to move forward.

The Tennessee Senate passed a bill prohibiting adults from helping minors obtain out-of-state abortions without parental consent. Critics argue the bill's terms are too broad and could criminalize well-intentioned assistance.

Sunbright, Tennessee residents are ineligible for federal aid after an EF-1 tornado damaged their community, not meeting FEMA's criteria for assistance.

Knoxville marks the 50th anniversary of the CDBG program with events and volunteer initiatives, highlighting the program's impact on local development and assisting low-income residents.

The Foyer, a low-barrier shelter operated by the Volunteer Ministry Center, is set to close on March 31, with no organization ready to take over, impacting the homeless community it serves.

Cody Gentry has been named Knoxville's first Vision Zero Coordinator to lead efforts in eliminating traffic fatalities by 2040, drawing from federal and local funding for safety improvements.

Abbey Kidwell from East Tennessee receives the Milken Educator Award for exceptional teaching and educational leadership at Clinton Elementary School.

Victorian Square Assisted Living in Rockwood has had its license suspended due to multiple violations, including failure to maintain essential services, leaving residents to find new homes.

A Kansas man filed a defamation suit against Congressman Tim Burchett for mistakenly tweeting that the man was a shooter and an "illegal alien" during the Kansas City Super Bowl parade shooting.