Downtown Knoxville's Gay Street is hosting a First Friday art Block Party featuring music, local artists, and new exhibitions on May 3, 2024, with free parking in city lots after 6 p.m.

Knoxville's transportation board approved a new bus system that promises more frequent and reliable service. Changes include improved routes and schedules, with service starting on August 26.

The Design Review Board has delayed a vote on a proposed 17-story downtown Knoxville apartment complex, seeking improvements in pedestrian safety and design fit with city standards.

Knox County plans major improvements to S. Northshore Drive, including wider lanes and safety upgrades, with construction starting late summer to reduce traffic impact.

The KPD in Knoxville is planning a sobriety checkpoint on April 27 on Magnolia Avenue to deter impaired driving and reduce crash fatalities. A new DUI checkpoint trailer, acquired through a grant, will be used.

HonorAir Knoxville's 34th flight took 132 veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit war memorials, an initiative that has been honoring veterans since 2007.

Union County introduces electric school buses within the KUB service area, featuring a 135-mile range to benefit Paulette Elementary students and promote cleaner transportation.

A tractor-trailer carrying rolls of paper overturned on the ramp from I-40 East to I-640 East in Knoxville, leading to road closures and traffic reroutes through downtown. Cleanup and investigation are underway.

Tennessee authorities have launched 'Operation Hands Free' to enforce state laws against using phones while driving, using a bus tour as a lookout for distracted drivers.

The Jake Thomas Connector road opens in Pigeon Forge, aiming to ease traffic to Dollywood and shopping areas, integrating pedestrian pathways and spurring local economic development.

BJ's Wholesale Club is set to open five new locations in the Southeast and Midwest, including its first in East Tennessee, as part of its expansion to introduce 12 new clubs and 15 gas stations.

McGhee Tyson Airport is expanding its parking with a new garage and has closed part of its long-term lot, opening Economy Lot C with a shuttle service to accommodate travelers.

Knox County is pressuring BNA Associates to begin work on the Andrew Johnson building hotel project or face default, citing a year of inaction since acquisition.