Attorney Charged With Theft

An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of an attorney charged with theft.

Mayor Jacobs Weekly Update

During his Weekly Update, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs talks about the Road to One Book Read City and different sporting events happening this weekend.

Burchett Bulletin

2:25 pm, Apr 10, 2026
47 years ago today, the Taiwan Relations Act established the foundation of U.S.-Taiwan relations. Today, more than ever, we stand with our ally as they face ongoing pressure from the Chinese Communist Party.

6:07 pm, Apr 2, 2026
Burchett says that if the public knew what he knows about UAPS and aliens, the country would come unglued and "the world would be on fire". He further said if the American public saw the reports and information he has seen in classified briefings, people would be unable to sleep at night because they would worry and think about it constantly. Burchett also said that people who are briefed on these issues sometimes disappear or die; that several defense scientists have allegedly gone missing or died during the past year. He added: "For the record, I'm not suicidal," implying that if anything happens to him it should not be considered as a suicide.

Boating Safety Course Offered in April

The U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Knoxville-First Flotilla, will present the BOAT AMERICA recreational boating safety course on Saturday, April 18th.

Teen Wins Covenant Health Marathon

Covenant Health Marathon

KNOXVILLE - Nearly 7,000 participants crossed the finish line of the 2026 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon at World’s Fair Park during the April 11-12 race weekend.

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Big South Fork to Hold
Naturalization Ceremony

Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area and the US Citizenship and Immigration Services will host a naturalization ceremony on April 23,

Former "Voice of the Vols" Honored

bob kesling

Because of his passion, his work ethic and his impact on college football, Kesling is the recipient of the annual Lindsey Nelson Broadcasting Award.

War on Iran Updates & Helps

2:09 pm, Apr 12, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz remains open for civilian vessels under "smart control". Military vessels approaching the strait will be considered ceasefire violation and met with "severe response" -Polymarket Intel

9:35 pm, Apr 11, 2026
Negotiations with Iran have failed after 21 hours of discussion. The U.S. has since made a final offer and will wait to see if Iran accepts it. -J. D. Vance

12:01 am, Apr 11, 2026
VIce President J. D. Vance has arrived in Pakistan for serious talks with Iran.

2:23 pm, Apr 10, 2026
The Iranians don't seem to realize they have no cards, other than a short term extortion of the World by using International Waterways. The only reason they are alive today is to negotiate! -President Trump

5:29 pm, Apr 9, 2026
"Everyone must know that we will not allow the criminals who attacked our country to go unpunished." -Supreme Leader Khamenei, Jr.

5:24 pm, Apr 9, 2026
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau today summoned Iraqi Ambassador Nizar Khirullah to express the U.S. government’s strong condemnation of the egregious terrorist attacks by Iran-aligned militia groups launched from Iraqi territory against U.S. diplomatic personnel and facilities, including the April 8 ambush of U.S. diplomats in Baghdad. -US Dept of State

2:27 pm, Apr 9, 2026
“Palestinians were offered a state on the entire West Bank and east Jerusalem as its capital. Israel accepted, but Palestinians refused. They did not care about a homeland for the Palestinians. All they wanted was to kill Israelis" -Bill Clinton

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Groundwork Laid for Oak Ridge Cleanup

A detailed data-gathering process is helping UCOR and OREM advance cleanup at one of the nation’s most important national security sites.

Artemis Moonfarers Return to Earth

The first astronauts to travel to the Moon in more than half a century are back on Earth after a record-setting mission aboard NASA’s Artemis II test flight.

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APEX Bank Acquires Iconic Riverview Tower

Apex Bank, Tennessee’s #1 community bank as ranked by the ICBA, has acquired the landmark 24-story Riverview Tower located at 900 S. Gay Street in downtown Knoxville.

Park Service Seeks Public Input on A Trail

The National Park Service is seeking public input on proposed improvements to the Oconaluftee River Trail.

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.

THP Welcomes 30
New State Troopers

TIRRC Condemns
ICE Arrests

Gov. Bill Lee:
Parents Have Spoken

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.

Beneath Great Salt Lake playa: Scientists Uncover Patchwork of Fresh and Salty Groundwater

An F/A-18F Super Hornet launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln

Sailors assigned to the Navy Band Southwest's Harborside Brass Quintet provide musical enrichment for orcas

WHOI Discovers the Oldest Known Whale Recordings, Dating to 1949

Battle of Yorktown Leads to Treaty With Great Britain

How an Ancient Seafloor Turned Arkansas into a Shark Fossil Hotspot

An F/A-18F Super Hornet launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln

Iran War Speeds Tie-Up Between Tech Start-Ups And US Military