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Prioritize Economic Empowerment Over Beautification Projects

East Knoxville Resident Challenges City Council to redirect $5 Million Greenway Funding to Small Business Capital Grants, Cooperative Development, and Community Land Trusts.

Dozens Of States Take Steps to Protect Snap Benefits, But Not Tennessee

A majority of states across the country have taken formal steps to protect vital SNAP benefits for their residents which are set to run out on November 1st due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.

Gay Street Bridge to Reopen in 9 Weeks

Knoxville City Council approved amendments this evening to two contracts as part of Mayor Indya Kincannon’s initiative to reopen the Gay Street Bridge.

Roane County Lawyer Censured

On October 28, 2025, an attorney licensed to practice law in Tennessee, received a Public Censure from the Supreme Court of Tennessee.

Vols Pounce Early and Often in 56-34 Win Over Wildcats

An impressive and efficient night from quarterback Joey Aguilar led the way in an offensive explosion by No. 17/17 Tennessee in its 56-34 road win at Kentucky on Saturday night at Kroger Field.

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Jefferson City Man Arrested for Sexual Exploitation of A Minor

On Monday, October 20, 2025, law enforcement officials executed an arrest warrant for Marcus Vann Atkins, a 30-year-old paramedic employed with Jefferson County Emergency Medical Services (JCEMS).

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Gov. Lee Says No SNAP Benefits for Tennesseans

Tennessee Governor. Bill Lee warned Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers to expect a lapse in benefits on their cards beginning November 1.

The Illusion of Equity: Knoxville's Five-Year Neighborhood Investment Plan and the Affordable Housing Divide

Knoxville's proposed half-cent sales tax increase has been promoted as a triumph for "equity," promising to generate roughly $10 million annually for the next five years to fund affordable housing, infrastructure, and neighborhood revitalization.

"Affordable Housing" Can Be Legal Gentrification

"Affordable Housing" That Excludes Those Who Need It Most Is Not Community Investment—It's Legal Gentrification. As Knoxville prepares to vote on a half-cent sales tax increase this November, community leaders are promoting it as a modest investment in affordable housing and infrastructure.

Pet Scanner Proves Helpful to Get Lost Pets Get Home

Young-Williams Animal Center has partnered with the Knoxville Fire Department (KFD) to provide pet microchip scanners...


TIRRC Celebrates Expansion of Bus Services for Immigration Students
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Newest State Park Dedicated
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A New Park at the Heart of Adventure
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Tennessee State Parks Celebrates Dedication of Fiery Gizzard State Park


       

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