District Attorney General Jimmy Dunn Will Not Testify After All

District Attorney General James “Jimmy” Dunn did not testify August 17 in a nearly three-year-old Sevier County public records lawsuit after Circuit Court Judge D. Kelly Thomas Jr. reversed his July 9 ruling requiring Dunn to take the witness stand.

Two Arrests in Joint Human Trafficking Operation

An undercover joint operation has resulted in the arrest of two men.

"The Odyssey" Drives Regal's Biggest Audience Share of the Year

Knox County Pauses UDO Work

Knox County is pausing work on the proposed Unified Development Ordinance to allow Mayor-Elect Betsy Henderson and incoming County Commissioners time to...

City Council OKs Three Projects

Knoxville City Council authorized Mayor Indya Kincannon to execute contracts to extend the Magnolia Avenue Streetscape Project eastward by another three blocks.

TVA Awards $700,000 for Robotics Education

TVA and Bicentennial Volunteers, Inc., announced $700,000 in award funding for robotics education at 187 schools and non-profit organizations.

Kerbela Development Plan Approved

The Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission has approved a revised development plan for the current Kerbela Shriners property in South Knoxville.

Nourish Knoxville Expands Food Bucks

Nourish Knoxville is expanding access to locally grown food in East Tennessee with the launch of Double Up Food Bucks at Hometown Produce in New Tazewell.

Mayor Jacobs Weekly Update

During his weekly update, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs talked about the new Knox County Regional Forensic Center building dedication, a grant, and more.

War on Iran Updates & Helps

2:05 pm, August 16, 2026
The criminal President of the United States says, "I want to declare the Strait of Hormuz as part of the criminal territory." Of course, after they realized what a huge mistake they had made, they said they were joking. Even joking about it is a huge mistake. This is Iran, and it has defenders who will break your leg. --Iranian Army Chief General Hatami

1:53 pm, August 11, 2026
Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, on the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. "Iran's message is clear: the Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened until the United States ends the war and blockade, releases blocked Iranian assets, and ends the war across the region, including in Lebanon and Gaza." "The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until all conditions are met."

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Forensic Center’s Name Dedicated to Mileusnic

Knox County’s new Knox County Regional Forensic Center is named after its long-time chief medical examiner.

Tourism Official Visits Pigeon Forge Talks

Approximately 40 Pigeon Forge business representatives gathered to learn more about efforts to bring domestic and international visitors to Tennessee.