45-acre Fire Burning in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

GATLINBURG, TN — Fire crews are actively suppressing the Rabbit Creek Fire near Rabbit Creek Trail and northwest of Backcountry Campsite 16 in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Skate Party Kicks off to Prevent Youth Violence

The City of Knoxville Office of Community Safety and Empowerment invites families to roll into Youth Violence Prevention Week at the Roll 4 Peace skate party.

Violations of the Tennessee Constitution: Jacob Building

Crystal Flack - On behalf of the African-American people in Knoxville Tennessee, I am calling on the City Administration and the City Council to take immediate action to correct multiple legislative failures and a significant Constitutional Violation regarding the Jacob Building.

Knox County Begins ID Program at Roger D. Wilson Detention Center

Knox County officials have introduced the Knox County Reentry DL/ID Program, an initiative aimed at assisting individuals incarcerated at the Roger D. Wilson Detention Center in obtaining valid government-issued identification before their release.

Spring Awakens with Adventure at TVA Campgrounds and Visitor Centers

As the chill of winter melts away, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is thrilled to announce that five of its six beloved campgrounds have reopened.

Fire Damages House in West Knoxville

The Knox County Emergency Communications District received a 911 call reporting a fire at a residence located in a West Knoxville neighborhood.

Salvation Army Strengthens Commitment to Serving Homeless Veterans

The Salvation Army of Knoxville is strengthening how it serves veterans experiencing homelessness by improving connections to housing, benefits and support services.

Burchett Bulletin

5:42 pm, Mar 19, 2026
Today, Rep. Tim Burchett wrote a letter to Secretary Hegseth urging him to rename the USNS Cesar Chavez. “Due to recent revelations that Mr. Chavez sexually abused women and children, I am respectfully requesting the vessel be named after someone who better reflects American values.”

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War on Iran Updates & Helps

8:58 pm, Mar 23, 2026
Once the Pentagon completes deployment of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, with several amphibious assault ships and 4,400 marines, the total U.S. troop presence in the Middle East will approach 60,000 -Financial Times

4:27 pm, Mar 22, 2026
Iran says it will shut the Strait of Hormuz 'completely', and hit vital infrastructure in the region, if Trump goes through with threat to 'obliterate' Iranian power plants if the Strait is not opened within 48 hours.

4:23 pm, Mar 22, 2026
President Trump demanded Iran fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz without threats, threatening U.S. strikes on its power plants starting with the largest. Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps responded by pledging a total strait shutdown until rebuilt, plus attacks on U.S. assets, energy sites, and companies with American ties in the region.

11:35 am, Mar 20, 2026
Iran: General Ismail Ahmadi, the Basij intelligence chief, reported killed.

5:38 pm, Mar 19, 2026
A US F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing at US air base in the Middle East after it was struck by what is believed to be Iranian fire.

5:36 pm, Mar 19, 2026
Benjamin Netanyahu outlines plans for pipelines to carry oil and gas west through Israel to the Mediterranean, avoiding the Strait of Hormuz.

5:29 pm, Mar 19, 2026
I reaffirm to President Trump our readiness to enter into immediate negotiations with Israel. -Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam

4:39 pm, Mar 19, 2026
The State Department has partnered with El Al Airlines to arrange non-stop flights, designated exclusively for American citizens, from Tel Aviv to the United States. These flights have already allowed more than 2,000 American citizens to return to the United States from Israel.


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Mayor Jacobs Weekly Update

During his weekly update today, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs talked about the Bassmaster Classic, Elevate High School, and the South-Doyle High School JROTC.

City Council Approves Parks And Recreation Master Plan

Knoxville City Council tonight Kincannon to adopt the City’s Parks & Recreation Master Plan.

KUB & Trees Knoxville partner to plant trees in KCDC’s Five Points

Trees Knoxville, Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) and Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) collaborated to plant 22 trees in KCDC’s Five Points community.

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.

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.