Mayor Jacobs to Host Hero’s Hill Challenge Supporting Local Veterans

Join Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Johnson University for the Hero’s Hill Challenge, an impactful fitness event with a mission to help end veteran homelessness in Knox County.

Public Meetings and Draft Zoning Map for the UDO

Knox County and Knoxville-Knox County Planning have announced new in-person and virtual public meetings for the UDO.

Divining the Dead: Lost Cemeteries, Forgotten Graves

On a cool wintry day, Arthur Milo Bohannon stood on the side of the road, a stone’s throw away from McDonald’s on Straw Plains Pike. In each of his hands, he held an L-shaped rod. He held the rods up, and simultaneously the two instruments turned in an easterly direction.

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.

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.

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.

Burchett Bulletin

5:42 pm, Mar 19, 2026
Today, Rep. Tim Burchett wrote a letter to Secretary Hegseth urging him to rename the USNS Cesar Chavez. “Due to recent revelations that Mr. Chavez sexually abused women and children, I am respectfully requesting the vessel be named after someone who better reflects American values.”

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War on Iran Updates & Helps

5:38 pm, Mar 19, 2026
A US F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing at US air base in the Middle East after it was struck by what is believed to be Iranian fire.

5:36 pm, Mar 19, 2026
Benjamin Netanyahu outlines plans for pipelines to carry oil and gas west through Israel to the Mediterranean, avoiding the Strait of Hormuz.

5:29 pm, Mar 19, 2026
I reaffirm to President Trump our readiness to enter into immediate negotiations with Israel. -Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam

4:39 pm, Mar 19, 2026
The State Department has partnered with El Al Airlines to arrange non-stop flights, designated exclusively for American citizens, from Tel Aviv to the United States. These flights have already allowed more than 2,000 American citizens to return to the United States from Israel.

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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