Y-12 deploys system to counter unauthorized unmanned aircraft systems New learning, career development options for youth in state custody National park visitor spending contributed $28.6 billion to U.S. economy in 2020
Tennessee State Parks named finalist for National Gold Medal Award New Tennessee registration law aimed at deterring theft, resale of catalytic converters Migrant children - what do we do with them? Editorial by State Senator Todd Gardenhire New poll shows Knox County voters overwhelmingly support multi-use stadium development Six men arrested, charged in Monroe County human trafficking operation
Mayor Moves
Mayor’s budget commits to expansion of co-responder program Mayor's proposed budget includes $1.5M for supportive housing
Governor's Corner
Gov. Lee, Gov. Reynolds call for border crisis hearing
Gov. Lee releases “Home,” features communities across Tennessee Untold Tennessee: Gov. Lee announces yearlong 225 celebration
Senator & Congress Seats
Blackburn introduces legislation supporting free speech Migrant children - what do we do with them? Editorial by State Senator Todd Gardenhire Lamar Alexander Parkway extends to Oak Ridge
Charter commits $1 million to 2021 Spectrum Digital Education program
• Former attorney indicted, accused of stealing from client • Don Moul named TVA Chief Operating Officer • Rose Terrace House to receive historical marker • Rainbow Falls Trail temporarily closed • Zoo Knoxville's Wanto gorilla dies • AT&T continues support of Barter Theatre with $25,000 match • Cost share available to forest landowners, industry • History of the house on Dandridge • GEM Commmunity Development Group makes landmark investment • Woman indicted, charged with stealing thousands from former employer • NNSA breaks ground on new fire station • State Board of Cosmetology joins End Slavery Tennessee • TVA and five companies add electric vehicle fast chargers to connect Gulf Coast, Midwest and Atlantic state destinations • Fatal single-car accident on Spur • Anti-human trafficking partnership launched by Gov. Bill Lee • Kincannon budget supports KAT’S transition to electric buses • Knox County lawyer Wendell Hall disbarred • Abrams Falls Trail rehabilitation begins • Knox County lawyer censured • Roane County lawyer censured • Cookeville man indicted, accused of threatening Sevier County judge, two attorneys • Natalie & Jim Haslam contribute $5 million to UT Medical Center • Tennessee generates $58.5M from RV parks and campgrounds annually • McNabb Center to offer Crisis Stabilization Unit in Morristown • Former firefighter charged in Weakley County church fire • Knoxville earns Tree Cities of the World recognition • Former officer charged, accused of assaulting juvenile • AG Crime Unit steps up citations for off-road users in areas of state forests • Local nonprofits report revenue loss of $12.5m in 2020 • UScellular makes $31.9 million network investment in Tennessee in 2020 • Sidewalks on Waterfront Drive, 3 other streets to be constructed by late 2021 • Helen Ross McNabb Foundation launches campaign to increase substance use treatment • NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover extracts first oxygen from Red Planet • NASA's Mars Perseverance rover safely lands on Mars • Operation Volunteer Strong recovers 150 missing children in Tennessee • New East Knoxville greenway to connect parks, botanical garden • Trillium Gap Trail project completed • KCDC earns $850,000 grant • Another Knox County lawyer suspended • Knox County lawyer censured • Knoxville lawyer permanently disbarred • City investing $1.6 million to build sidewalks along Old Broadway • City’s online chatbot available in Spanish • Service proposes listing for the rare sickle darter fish
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July 4th Weekend: • City hosts musical prelude to July 4 at World’s Fair Park _____________________ Free HIV testing offered Chocolate chip cookie recall KCHD’s Service Spotlight: Community Health TN Promise needs mentors Tennessee agricultural fund announces record support Hemp license renewal reminder to growers Lawson Family Foundation accepting grant applications
BridgeWalk: Not your casual stroll 
UT Gardens Plant of the Month
