City Council Approves Parks And Recreation Master Plan

Knoxville City Council tonight gave final approval to and authorized Mayor Indya Kincannon to adopt the City’s Parks & Recreation Master Plan.

Covenant Health Park Concourse Opens

According to the Knoxville Knox County Sports Authority, access to the concourse of Covenant Health Park will commence on March 23, 2026.

Presbytery of East Tennessee Makes Historic Donation to Ijams

The Presbytery of East Tennessee has made a historic and generous donation of New Prospect Presbyterian Church along with its surrounding 15.7-acre property to the Ijams Nature Center.

Clayton® Debuts Tru Mini™ Home Collection

Clayton Home Building Group, a national single-family homebuilder, debuted its new innovative housing solution, the 408 square foot Buttercup.

War on Iran Updates & Helps

9:45 pm, Mar 17, 2026
Strait of Hormuz situation won't return to its pre-war status. -Iran's parliament speaker Qalibaf.

2:50 pm, Mar 17, 2026
Iranian news agency FARS cites a statement from the Revolutionary Guards confirming the killing of Gholamreza Soleimani, commander of the Basij forces.

2:41 pm, Mar 17, 2026
Qatar has been great. The UAE has been absolutely great. Saudi Arabia has been terrific. Bahrain has been very good. The Middle Eastern countries have been very strong in their support, and of course, Israel. -President Trump

2:39 pm, Mar 17, 2026
Poland will not send its troops to Iran -Polish Prime Minister

12:25 pm, Mar 15, 2026
No warship deployment to Strait of Hormuz. -French Foreign Ministry


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Did Knoxville Developer Scott Davis Violate State Laws?

In a significant political development, Erik Wiatr, a conservative consultant from Knox County, is set to file a sworn complaint with the Tennessee Registry of Election Finance against developer Scott Davis. Did Davis violate state laws?

Mayor Jacobs Weekly Update

During his weekly update today, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs talked about the Bassmaster Classic, the Knox County Public Libraries, and the Hero’s Hill Challenge.

THP Assisted Many Tennesseans During Winter Storm Fern
TDOSHS provides critical assistance during Winter Storm Fern, responding to thousands of calls and conducting welfare checks across the state.

Renters, Unhoused Tennesseans Converge for Day on the Hill
NASHVILLE - On Tuesday, February 24, Housing for All Tennessee hosted its 4th Annual Day on the Hill.

TDCI Issues Consumer Alert: LifeX Research Corporation
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office are warning consumers that LifeX Research Corporation is not licensed to sell insurance products in Tennessee.

Iran Designated as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has designated Iran as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention.

Crack Down on Human Trafficking in Transportation Industry
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn and Catherine Cortez Masto  introduced the Trafficker Restrictions for Aviation, Federal Freight, and Interstate Carriers (TRAFFIC) Act, which would strengthen federal efforts to combat human trafficking.