Knoxville News

Approaching Elk is Both Dangerous and Illegal

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Immigration Advocates Protest Outside Funded White Nationalists

AKIN and a broad coalition of grassroots organizations demand Knox County Commissioner Andy Fox and state reps Monty Fritts and Jody Barrett cut ties with Heritage Hubs, an outside-funded white nationalist organization seeking a Knoxville headquarters to recruit UT students.

More Airlifts Planned For LeConte

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is planning additional airlifts from Oct. 6-9 to remove materials from the demolished LeConte Lodge Recreation Building.

Power Up Your Devices with Fire Safety in Mind

The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) are joining the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to support Fire Prevention Week.

What's Next Knoxville?

The City of Knoxville is updating its Comprehensive Plan - a long-range policy document that will guide decisions on land use, transportation, and investment priorities over the next 25 years.

Zoo Knoxville to Have Dog Days

For two special days this November, guests can share the wonder of the zoo with their four-legged family members.

Oak Ridge Ingenuity Leads to Cost Savings

The U.S. Department of Energy’s mission to clean up legacy facilities is moving faster and smarter at the Oak Ridge Reservation.

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FEMA Awards $14 Million+ for Tennessee Recovery

FEMA is awarding more than $14 million to Tennessee, funding 20 projects that will accelerate disaster recovery and build resilience in communities.

KCDC procurement earns continued accreditation

Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation’s (KCDC) Procurement Division once again has earned top accreditation in 2026 by the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing.

War on Iran Updates & Helps

2:21 pm, October 8, 2026
We are having productive discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran. I want to make it clear to everybody that, while Iran is in very bad condition, both economically and militarily, and while the Blockade will remain in full force and effect, with Oil flowing in Record Numbers of Barrels through the Hormuz Strait (22 Million Barrels, last night alone, with not one barrel coming from, or going to, Iran!), we will not be attacking Iran at any time before the Midterm Elections to be held in the United States on November 3rd. IRAN WILL NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON! --President Trump

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Covenant Health Achieves Distinction

All nine acute-care hospitals within Covenant Health have received 2025 Zero Harm Awards from the Tennessee Hospital Association (THA).

Dogwood Arts Celebrates 20,000 Trees Planted

Dogwood Arts is once again on a mission to Keep Knoxville Blooming! Through its annual Bazillion Blooms program, Dogwood Arts sells disease-resistant, dogwood trees.

Year After AES Explosion Killed 16 Workers Rep. Behn to Refile the Workers’ Right to Live

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti says that Aqua Finance, Inc. will pay $1,864,319.86 to resolve allegations that the company engaged in unfair and deceptive practices.

Tennessee AG Secures $1.86 Million Settlement

Governor Bill Lee has officially declared October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Tennessee. According to the 2025 TBI Crime in Tennessee Report, 58,487 domestic violence victims were reported in the state last year.

Skrmetti Sues DuPont, et al.

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today sued Indiana-based EIDP, historically known as DuPont, its parent company Corteva, and newly formed Vylor over an alleged effort to shift DuPont’s most valuable assets while leaving behind vast liabilities, including those tied to PFAS “forever chemicals.”

Tennessee Wins Lawsuit Defending Human Smuggling Ban

The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office successfully defended the State’s human smuggling law after a federal district court completely dismissed the case challenging the statute.

Rural Lawmakers Call For Temporary Fuel Relief For Tennessee Farmers And Loggers

State Sen. Ken Yager (R-Kingston) has expressed his support for Sen. Page Walley’s (R-Bolivar) request that Gov. Bill Lee support a temporary dyed diesel fuel tax exemption to help Tennessee farmers, loggers and agricultural and forestry haulers facing rising operating costs.

Tennessee Wildland Fire Personnel Support Response In 14 States

New State Park Protects Endangered Species

Super Bowl LXIV Coming to Nashville

Homeland Security specials agents graduate

Tennessee August Revenues Exceed Estimates

Department of War Publishes Fifth Release of UAP Files The Department of War has published the fifth release of declassified and historical Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) files.
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