State Still Needs To Step Up For Tennessee Families On SNAP

Leaders of the Tennessee House and Senate Democratic Caucuses continue their push for state action to fully fund SNAP for over 690,000 Tennesseans.

Oklahoma Edges Vols 33-27 in Heartbreaker

The checkerboard end zones turned into a canvas of shattered dreams Saturday night. In a sold-out Neyland Stadium bathed in “Dark Mode” black unis and a roaring 101,915-strong orange wave...

The National Park Will Remain Open Through Jan. 4

Amid the ongoing federal government shutdown, the nonprofit Friends of the Smokies will continue to provide funding to ensure Great Smoky Mountains National Park remains open.

State Democrats Urge Gov. Lee to Declare State of Emergency to Address Hunger Crisis

Tennessee Senate Democrats are calling onn Gov. Bill Lee to declare a state of emergency to protect nearly 700,000 Tennesseans who depend on the SNAP program to feed their families.

City of Oak Ridge to Hold Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Renovated Courtroom

The City of Oak Ridge is pleased to announce the reopening of its newly renovated courtroom following several months of improvements.

City Grant Programs Now Open

Local organizations working to create healthy, safe and thriving communities are invited to apply for grant funding.

Mayor Jacobs Gives Weekly Update

During his Weekly Update today, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs talked about the Metro Drug Coalition’s Pathfinder mobile learning lab and more.

On The Eve Of Snap Benefits Expiring, Gov. Lee Continues To Do Nothing

As the countdown continues to over 690,000 Tennesseans losing access to essential SNAP benefits due to the federal government's unwillingness to tap reserve funding during the shutdown, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is nowhere to be found.

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.

Tennessee Mascot Diagnosed with Cancer

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s cherished retired live mascot, Smokey X, has been diagnosed with cancer.

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.

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.

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.