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Mayor Jacobs Weekly Update

During his weekly update, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs talked about Operation Hero’s Hill, National Ag Day, and National Vietnam War Veterans Day.

Man Arrested in Café 4 Fire Incident

The Knoxville Fire Department (KFD) responded to a report of smoke behind Café 4, located at 4 Market Square. A man was arrested on two charges.

Vols Complete First Spring Scrimmage In Neyland Stadium

Forty-six new players got their first Neyland Stadium experience in uniform as Tennessee football held its first spring scrimmage on Thursday morning.


Zoo Knoxville Earns Continued Accreditation From AZA

Zoo Knoxville is proud to announce it has successfully maintained its accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

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Violations of the Tennessee Constitution: Jacob Building

Crystal Flack - On behalf of the African-American people in Knoxville Tennessee, I am calling on the City Administration and the City Council to take immediate action to correct multiple legislative failures and a significant Constitutional Violation regarding the Jacob Building.

Firefighters Battling A New Fire In Great Smoky Mountains National Park

On Wednesday afternoon, Great Smoky Mountains National Park received a report of a wildfire in the Twentymile Area. Fire managers are currently working to estimate fire acreage.

Who's Ready to Meet UT's New Mascot?

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, proudly unveils the newest chapter in a cherished tradition with the official debut of Smokey XII.

UT mascot

Knox County Begins ID Program at Roger D. Wilson Detention Center

Knox County officials have introduced the Knox County Reentry DL/ID Program, an initiative aimed at assisting individuals incarcerated at the Roger D. Wilson Detention Center in obtaining valid government-issued identification before their release.

Knox County ID program

Spring Awakens with Adventure at TVA Campgrounds and Visitor Centers

As the chill of winter melts away, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is thrilled to announce that five of its six beloved campgrounds have reopened.

TVA campgrounds

Burchett Bulletin

7:28 pm, Mar 26, 2026
As the House DOGE Chairman, Tim Burchett launched his FIRST DOGE hearing to immediately begin destroying billions of dollars in waste, fraud and abuse. Today, a bill was passed in Congress to accomplish that.


5:42 pm, Mar 19, 2026
Today, Rep. Tim Burchett wrote a letter to Secretary Hegseth urging him to rename the USNS Cesar Chavez. “Due to recent revelations that Mr. Chavez sexually abused women and children, I am respectfully requesting the vessel be named after someone who better reflects American values.”

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War on Iran Updates & Helps

8:24 pm, Mar 26, 2026
The Pentagon is considering sending an additional 10,000 ground troops to the Middle East.

12:11 pm, Mar 25, 2026

Countries Allowed and Not Allowed to Use the Strait of Hormuz:


Strait of Hormux

war on iran

8:58 pm, Mar 23, 2026
Once the Pentagon completes deployment of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, with several amphibious assault ships and 4,400 marines, the total U.S. troop presence in the Middle East will approach 60,000 -Financial Times

war on iran

4:27 pm, Mar 22, 2026
Iran says it will shut the Strait of Hormuz 'completely', and hit vital infrastructure in the region, if Trump goes through with threat to 'obliterate' Iranian power plants if the Strait is not opened within 48 hours.


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Democrats Call for Statewide Gas and Diesel Tax Holiday
Today, House Democrats are calling for a statewide gas and diesel tax holiday to help reduce costs for Tennessee's working families while fuel prices continue to soar.

Tennessee February Revenues Reach $1.4 Billion
The Tennessee Department of Finance announced today that revenues for February were $1.4 billion, which is $14.8 million more than February of last year.

 

Gov Bill Lee
Gov. Lee Announces Key Judicial Appointment

ICE agents arrest
TIRRC Condemns
ICE Arrests
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Gov. Bill Lee:
Parents Have Spoken
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Newest State Park Dedicated


JIATF-401 Cracks Down on Drones in Restricted Airspace
In support of The White House Task Force to Restore American Airspace Sovereignty, the DOJ, DHS, FAA, and DOW warn that any individual or group found operating an unauthorized drone within designated restricted airspace will face severe consequences.

Iran Designated as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has designated Iran as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention.

iran war
Iran War Speeds Tie-Up Between Tech Start-Ups And US Military
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An F/A-18F Super Hornet launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln
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Sailors assigned to the Navy Band Southwest's Harborside Brass Quintet provide musical enrichment for orcas
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WHOI Discovers the Oldest Known Whale Recordings, Dating to 1949
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Battle of Yorktown Leads to Treaty With Great Britain
shark fossil hotspot
How an Ancient Seafloor Turned Arkansas into a Shark Fossil Hotspot
   

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