Visit Knoxville and UT Medical Partner on Iris Program

Visit Knoxville has partnered with UT Medical on a program to help “Make Visibility Possible” at key events for participants who voluntarily opt-in.

Mayor Jacobs Weekly Update - April 10

During his Weekly Update today, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs talks about the Road to One Book Read City and different sporting events happening this weekend.

Burchett Bulletin

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". He further said if the American public saw the reports and information he has seen in classified briefings, people would be unable to sleep at night because they would worry and think about it constantly. Burchett also said that people who are briefed on these issues sometimes disappear or die; that several defense scientists have allegedly gone missing or died during the past year. He added: "For the record, I'm not suicidal," implying that if anything happens to him it should not be considered as a suicide.

7:28 pm, Mar 26, 2026
As the House DOGE Chairman, Tim Burchett launched his FIRST DOGE hearing to immediately begin destroying billions of dollars in waste, fraud and abuse. Today, a bill was passed in Congress to accomplish that.

Groundwork Laid for Oak Ridge Cleanup

A detailed data-gathering process is helping UCOR and OREM advance cleanup at one of the nation’s most important national security sites.

Covenant Health Marathon Expects 7,000+

The Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon returns April 11-12 for an event that brings thousands of participants and spectators from across the region and country.

APEX Bank Acquires Iconic Riverview Tower

Apex Bank, Tennessee’s #1 community bank as ranked by the ICBA, has acquired the landmark 24-story Riverview Tower located at 900 S. Gay Street in downtown Knoxville.

Former "Voice of the Vols" Honored

Because of his passion, his work ethic and his impact on college football, Kesling is the recipient of the annual Lindsey Nelson Broadcasting Award.

War on Iran Updates & Helps

2:23 pm, Apr 10, 2026
The Iranians don't seem to realize they have no cards, other than a short term extortion of the World by using International Waterways. The only reason they are alive today is to negotiate! -President Trump

5:29 pm, Apr 9, 2026
"Everyone must know that we will not allow the criminals who attacked our country to go unpunished." -Supreme Leader Khamenei, Jr.

5:24 pm, Apr 9, 2026
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau today summoned Iraqi Ambassador Nizar Khirullah to express the U.S. government’s strong condemnation of the egregious terrorist attacks by Iran-aligned militia groups launched from Iraqi territory against U.S. diplomatic personnel and facilities, including the April 8 ambush of U.S. diplomats in Baghdad. -US Dept of State

2:27 pm, Apr 9, 2026
“Palestinians were offered a state on the entire West Bank and east Jerusalem as its capital. Israel accepted, but Palestinians refused. They did not care about a homeland for the Palestinians. All they wanted was to kill Israelis" -Bill Clinton

3:26 pm, Apr 8, 2026
Israel was not informed of the United States plan to reach a temporary two-week ceasefire agreement with Iran until the deal was already in its late stages of finalization. -Jerusalem Post

12:22 pm, Apr 8, 2026
Iran says it is halting traffic in the Strait of Hormuz after Israel attacked Lebanon, testing fragile ceasefire deal.


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Flack Files Shared-Use Proposal for Jacob Building

Crystal Flack, a Knoxville resident, has filed a Shared-Use Allocation Proposal with the City concerning the Jacob Building.

Artemis II Crew Eclipses Record

Four astronauts aboard NASA’s Artemis II test flight around the Moon made history on Monday, traveling 248,655 miles from Earth.

Park Service Seeks Public Input on A Trail

The National Park Service is seeking public input on proposed improvements to the Oconaluftee River Trail.

Zoo Knoxville Welcomes Birth Of New Lion Cub

Zoo Knoxville welcomes the birth of a male African lion cub to first-time mother Zahra (ZARA) and father Maji (MAW-GEE).

Spring Awakens at TVA Facilities

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.