What's Knox County Government's Big Secret?

By Jeaneane Payne, Owner/Editor

I am writing to inform the public of the ongoing difficulties the Knoxville Daily Sun has encountered in obtaining Public Notices for publication, as well as broader issues of communication and transparency with various departments within Knox County Government.

Two Arrests in Joint Human Trafficking Operation

An undercover joint operation has resulted in the arrest of two men.

"The Odyssey" Drives Regal's Biggest Audience Share of the Year

New Forensic Center to Open in Karns

Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, state leaders, and local officials will host a building dedication tomorrow at the new regional forensic center.

GiGi's Playhouse Opens Location in Knoxville

GiGi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers officially welcomed GiGi's Playhouse Knoxville as the 63rd Playhouse in its growing network.

UT Secures $20M NSF Grant

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has received $20 million from the National Science Foundation to establish ATHENA.

Knoxville Attorney Achieves Great Honor

Stephen Ross Johnson was sworn in as President-Elect of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers at the Association's annual meeting.

Resource Fair Brings Community Together

Residents can learn about services, programs and other opportunities to strengthen their neighborhoods and enrich their lives at the upcoming Neighborhood Resource Fair.

Oak Ridge Community Eligibility Provision Continues

All Oak Ridge Schools will participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) again in the 2026-2027 school year.

War on Iran Updates & Helps

9:02 am, August 9, 2026
Trump has told senior aides he may end the Iran war without a nuclear deal if the Strait of Hormuz fully reopens, per WSJ. He believes Iran's nuclear program is damaged enough that it can't recover during his presidency. Tehran has raised its demands, seeking U.S. forces withdrawn from the region, the naval blockade lifted, sanctions removed, and frozen assets released before reopening the strait. --Polymarket Intel

8:50 pm, August 8, 2026
The Pentagon is asking the U.S. defense industry to rapidly escalate the production and delivery of weapons, including munitions that are in extreme shortage due to the war with Iran, according to a Defense Department memo obtained by The Post.

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24-Hour Emergency Vet Clinic to Open

A new vet clinic will provide families in Knoxville and Knox County with highly skilled emergency veterinary care, including surgeries, ultrasounds, X-rays and more.

Great Smoky Mountains Plan Airlifts

As the demolition of the LeConte Lodge Recreation Building continues, the National Park Service's Contractor will conduct helicopter airlifts the mornings of Aug.10-14.