Sevier County's beloved Dolly Parton has gained her wings at the age of 80. She is now with her husband Carl, her parents, and other family members who have gone before her.

Knox County Lawyer Suspended

Effective August 21, 2026, the Supreme Court of Tennessee suspended a Knox County lawyer from the practice of law for two (2) years and six (6) months.

Abrams Falls Trail Work to Begin

Tennessee Democrats Speak About Dolly Parton

The Tennessee House Democratic Caucus mourns the shocking loss of Dolly Parton today. Dolly was literally an icon, not only for her unforgettable voice...

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.

Public Review Open for Oconaluftee

The National Park is inviting the public to review the Oconaluftee River Trail Floodplain Statement of Findings.

House Fire at 2030 Lawson Avenue

At approximately 12:20 a.m., the Knox County Communications District received a call reporting a house fire at 2030 Lawson Ave.

Construction of TX-1 Fuel Facility Advances

TRISO-X, LLC has begun the next phase of construction at its first-in-the-nation advanced nuclear fuel fabrication facility in Oak Ridge.

Mayor Jacobs Weekly Update - August 21

During his weekly update, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs talks about the iLab at L&N STEM Academy, year-round school supply closets, and more.

War on Iran Updates & Helps

1:50 pm, August 20, 2026
"This is going to be the greatest coordinated economic isolation in the history of the world. You are with us or against us. You want this murderous regime to end. If you insist on doing business with them? Transferring money, buying oil? The US Treasury will put its full might and force against you." --Treasury Sec. Bessent on Iran

3:44 pm, August 19, 2026
A lot of pipelines are being built. I think the Hormuz Strait is not going to be quite as important as it was in the past. --President Trump

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Oak Ridge Reactor Closer to Teardown

OREM and cleanup contractor United Cleanup Oak Ridge (UCOR) have made significant headway deactivating the Oak Ridge Research Reactor.

New Lab Advances Cancer Research

OREM and its contractor Isotek Systems, LLC have installed a new analytical lab that will support the highest priority cleanup project at ORNL.