East Tennessee Home Sales Recover From A Brief August Slowdown

In September, East Tennessee home sales recovered from a brief August slowdown with double-digit growth over 2025.

$20 Million in Grants for Tennessee’s Volunteer Fire Departments

Volunteer fire departments can now apply for $20 million in funding available through the VFEAT Grant Program in 2027.

WIVK-FM Wins 2026 NAB Marconi Radio Award

Knoxville Country station 107.7 WIVK-FM was presented with an NAB Marconi Radio Award for Legendary Station of the Year.

Oak Ridge Gym to Close for Updates

The Oak Ridge Recreation Center Gymnasium will undergo some updates.

Groundbreaking at Former Hospital Site

DGA Residential officially broke ground Nov. 4 on Riella at Oakwood, a 170-unit multi-generational affordable housing community at the former St. Mary’s Hospital site.

Upgrades Expand Waste Processing Abilities

The Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management OREM and contractor UCOR are improving the Transuranic Waste Processing Center.

Clean the Clinch Set for Nov. 7

The City of Oak Ridge Stormwater Division and its Healthy Waters Program will host the 2026 Clean the Clinch event next month for National Make a Difference Day.

City of Oak Ridge Fall Leaf Pickup Begins 11/16

The City of Oak Ridge will begin its annual citywide leaf pickup program on Monday, November 16, 2026.

Four Men Arrested for Human Trafficking

An undercover operation by special agents with TBI’s Human Trafficking Unit, the Johnson City Police Department, and Homeland Security Investigations has resulted in the arrest of four men.

Knoxville Surges 46 Spots in Real Estate® report

Knoxville made one of the most notable climbs in this year's national real estate rankings, soaring 46 spots to No. 20 for investment and development prospects.

War on Iran Updates & Helps

1:35 pm, November 3, 2026
The U.S. military is preparing for a possible strike on Iran that could take place as soon as tomorrow, immediately following the midterm elections --New York Times

12:57 pm, November 2, 2026
The ball is in the court of the United States, because our demands were presented very clearly and transparently. They are reasonable and logical, because it is impossible to start any final agreement, and it is impossible to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, unless the American naval blockade ends, Iran's demands are respected, and its legitimate demands are realized. After that, we can talk about the continuation of the process." --Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei

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FEMA Offers Flood Insurance Policy

FEMA has launched a new tool to purchase a National Flood Insurance Program policy completely online through Floodsmart.gov.

Salvation Army Red Kettle Season Begins

The familiar sound of Salvation Army bells will soon return to East Tennessee as the organization's annual Red Kettle Campaign gets underway.

Oak Ridge Delivers Exceptional Safety, Cleanup Progress

OREM and cleanup contractor UCOR achieved major cleanup milestones in the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30 while maintaining a strong safety record.

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