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On January 28, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee requested President Donald J. Trump grant an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration for 23 Tennessee counties following significant impacts from Winter Storm Fern.
Severe winter storms have recently impacted communities across Tennessee, leaving many residents facing urgent recovery challenges. The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office urges all consumers to stay vigilant and informed.
The iconic and well-traveled Third Creek Greenway Zig Zag Bridge is getting a major makeover. This section of the greenway will be closed to pedestrians, scheduled to begin on Monday, Feb. 2. |
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The Knoxville Fire Department worked two residential fires in the wee hours of the morning. The first fire occurred at 2101 Keith Ave.
An investigation conducted by special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), in collaboration with the Roane County Sheriff’s Office, has resulted in the arrest of a Knox County man on charges of first-degree murder.

In the small but beautiful Bavarian village of Dachau, Germany, just north of Munich, lies a concentration camp in which over 200,000 prisoners from more than 30 countries were held between 1933 and 1945. Our visit to Dachau with the grandson of a Nazi war criminal was educational, yet painful.

Building on the groundwork laid in 2025, the Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) and its contractors are set to achieve significant progress in 2026.

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The final wall of a 325,000-square-foot former uranium enrichment facility has been brought down, marking the completion of the Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management’s (OREM) largest demolition project yet at Y-12 National Security Complex.

Road conditions are improving across parts of Tennessee, but the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) continues to urge drivers to remain cautious as freezing temperatures can cause ice, downed trees, and other hazardous road conditions.
At approximately 1:20 AM, the Knox County Communications District received a call regarding a possible house fire. The caller reported observing significant smoke emanating from the property, although no visible flames were detected at the time of the call.

During his Weekly Update, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs talked about touring various juvenile treatment centers and Lumen Flats. He also talked about the County’s preparations for the winter storm expected to bring snow, sleet, and ice to the area this weekend.
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