Plane Involved in Deadly Crash Had Problems

Following a fatal plane crash in East Tennessee that killed two people, an aviation attorney said that the plane was experiencing problems.

Mayor Jacobs Weekly Update

During his Weekly Update, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs talked about the Food City 500, House Mountain, Camporee on the Hill, and more.

Burchett Bulletin

2:55 pm, Apr 15, 2026
Burchett kicked off the Oversight Committee roundtable and SLAMMED the IRS: "We're not here today to talk about what folks owe the IRS. We're here today to talk about what the IRS owes them. It's time to reform the whole system."

12:23 pm, Apr 14, 2026
Thank you, Mr. President. No more tax dollars to the Taliban.

2:25 pm, Apr 10, 2026
47 years ago today, the Taiwan Relations Act established the foundation of U.S.-Taiwan relations. Today, more than ever, we stand with our ally as they face ongoing pressure from the Chinese Communist Party.

6:07 pm, Apr 2, 2026
Burchett says that if the public knew what he knows about UAPS and aliens, the country would come unglued and "the world would be on fire".

Bear Incidents Cause Trail Closure

Rangers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park responded to three bear‑related incidents at Ramsey Cascades Trail this past weekend.

Resident Dies in West Knoxville Apartment Fire

Fentanyl Leads Drug-Related Death Report

Knox County Regional Forensic Center released its 2025 Drug-Related Death Report details the illicit drug use trends of the past year.

Celebrate Earth Day with Keep Knoxville Beautiful

Join Keep Knoxville Beautiful on social media this month leading up to Earth Day on April 22 with 22 ways you can take action for Earth Day.

New Law Protects Tennesseans Who Stutter

Drivers who stutter or have other communication disorders will soon have expanded protection during traffic stops and welfare checks under a new law.

City Mayor Will Flip the Switch on Earth Day

In celebration of Earth Day, Mayor Indya Kincannon will join children in the Parks and Recreation after-school program to flip the switch on a new solar panel array.

War on Iran Updates & Helps

2:59 pm, Apr 18, 2026
"We've been pushed around by Iran for 47 years, but not anymore." -President Trump

7:10 am, Apr 18, 2026
Iran thinks they are playing ping pong, so they have once again closed the Strait of Hormuz.

9:15 am, Apr 17, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz is fully open.

9:11 pm, Apr 15, 2026
The U.S. has sent thousands of additional troops to the Middle East.

3:48 pm, Apr 15, 2026
The U.S. will resume sanctions on Russian and Iranian oil. -Treasury Secretary Bessent

2:09 pm, Apr 12, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz remains open for civilian vessels under "smart control". Military vessels approaching the strait will be considered ceasefire violation and met with "severe response" -Polymarket Intel

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UT Opens New Forensic Laboratory

UT Knoxville inaugurated its new Forensic Anthropology Laboratory, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of its Forensic Anthropology Center.

Kairos Power Breaks Ground on Hermes 2

Kairos Power broke ground on the Hermes 2 Demonstration Plant in Oak Ridge. This is the company’s first commercial-scale reactor and the first-ever...