Knox County RFC Preliminary Tests: 16 Deaths Tied to New Drug

Last year a new synthetic opioid hit East Tennessee and between late October and through December, it appeared in nine overdose deaths. As of mid-January, the same designer drug was linked to seven more deaths, according to preliminary toxicology tests.

Gov. Lee Delivers Keynote Address at National Prayer Breakfast

Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee delivered the keynote address at the National Prayer Breakfast, joining President of the United States Donald J. Trump, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, and thousands of elected officials, faith leaders, and guests from across the country.

Largest-Ever Shared Book Reading Study Finds Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Dramatically Improves Early Literacy for Children in Five Countries

New groundbreaking research1 - the largest dataset ever conducted on shared book reading - reaffirms that Dolly Parton's Imagination Library significantly strengthens early literacy skills for children across the five countries.

Cumberland County Former Deputy Indicted on Rape Charges

An investigation conducted by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has culminated in the indictment of former Cumberland County deputy.

First-of-its-kind uranium enrichment facility to bring $1.38 billion investment, 200+ jobs to Tennessee

LIS Technologies Inc.'s (LIST) recently announced laser-based uranium enrichment facility represents a $1.38 billion investment in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and is expected to create more than 200 jobs in the area.

City Council Approves Investments In Public Safety, Social Services

Knoxville City Council tonight authorized Mayor Indya Kincannon’s proposed investments in multiple public safety projects and social service initiatives.