City Supports Homelessness Partners

Knoxville City Council supported Mayor Indya Kincannon’s proposal to provide more than $300,000 in funding to five community non-profit organizations that are serving individuals experiencing homelessness.

Improvements to Walker Boulevard Up Ahead

The City of Knoxville has received a $15,000 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant to make Walker Boulevard in the Whittle Springs neighborhood safer for residents.

DOE Project To ‘Flip The Script’ On Technology Transfer

Traditionally, technology transfer projects with U.S. Department of Energy sites have been outwardly focused. That's about to change.

Knox County RFC Again Recognized with Highest Honor

The premier professional and national organization for medical examiners has once again given its highest endorsement to the Knox County Regional Forensic Center.

Experience Wild Cave Tours in Sevierville

Sojourn Lodging plans to introduce guided wild cave tours at its property in Sevierville, offering guests a rare opportunity to explore a remarkable underground world hidden beneath the Smoky Mountains.

Isotope Row is Ready for Demolition

UCOR crews have prepared a cluster of highly contaminated buildings for teardown on one of the most challenging footprints at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Mayor Jacobs Weekly Update - June 18

During his Weekly Update, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs the Night of Champions event, the Knox County fiscal year 2026-27 budget, and more.

‘Celebrate Chilhowee!’ Block Party On July 1

On July 1, KPRD will assume management of Chilhowee Park. What better way to mark the milestone than an evening with food trucks and Parks and Rsec’s KORE Mobile Outreach on the Midway?

War on Iran Updates & Helps

4:22 am, June 25, 2026
We won't accept that Hormuz belongs to any nation state -Marco Rubio

1:30 pm, June 24, 2026
When we say open the straits, we mean open the straits free. They are international waterways. No country on the planet would support tolling in the straits. That's not going to happen. Trump made that clear. -Marco Rubio

2:06 pm, June 15, 2026
The deal with Iran is signed. -President Trump

12:33 pm, June 14, 2026
We were supposed to sign the agreement this morning, and the Israeli attack in Beirut delayed it. I think the signing will still happen today in a few hours. -President Trump

2:01 pm, June 11, 2026
Trump says he has cancelled plans to attack Iran tonight.

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Gatlinburg to Kick Off America’s 250th

In a powerful tribute to America’s semi-quincentennial anniversary, Gatlinburg is set to host the nation's very first Independence Day celebration.

Oliver Tract Acquisition Is Now Completed

After months of goal-setting, planning, fundraising, partnership-building and anticipating, Foothills Land Conservancy has officially completed the acquisition of the Oliver Tract.