Jimmy Dunn Ordered to Testify In Public Records Dispute

Fourth Judicial District Attorney General James "Jimmy" Dunn is scheduled to testify August 17 in a Sevier County public records lawsuit after Circuit Court Judge D. Kelly Thomas questioned statements contained in a sworn affidavit Dunn submitted in place of live testimony during an earlier hearing.

What's Knox County Government's Big Secret?

By Jeaneane Payne, Owner/Editor

I am writing to inform the public of the ongoing difficulties the Knoxville Daily Sun has encountered in obtaining Public Notices for publication, as well as broader issues of communication and transparency with various departments within Knox County Government.

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

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.

GiGi's Playhouse Opens Location in Knoxville

GiGi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers officially welcomed GiGi's Playhouse Knoxville as the 63rd Playhouse in its growing network.

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

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.

Resource Fair Brings Community Together

Residents can learn about services, programs and other opportunities to strengthen their neighborhoods and enrich their lives at the upcoming Neighborhood Resource Fair.

Great Smoky Mountains Plan Airlifts

As the demolition of the LeConte Lodge Recreation Building continues, the National Park Service's Contractor will conduct helicopter airlifts the mornings of Aug.10-14.

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.

Sevier County to Unveil Safe Haven Baby Box

Safe Haven Baby Boxes and the Sevier County Government unveil the newest Safe Haven Baby Box.