Trial date set for Sullivan Baby Doe Case Local senior home care provider ranked among Nation's best West End Protected Area Reduction project at Y-12 breaks ground Truth in Sentencing legislation ensures certain violent or sexual offenders will serve 100% of their sentences Tennessee generates $58.5M from RV parks and campgrounds annually Tennessee Landmarks go blue for Child Abuse Prevention Month Multiple people arrested in human trafficking operation Senate approves legislation to protect adopted children from abuse
Mayor Moves
Glenn Jacobs will seek reelection for mayor in 2022 Mayor Kincannon lauds appointees
Governor's Corner
Gov. Lee sets expectation of student-centered investments from federal education funds Gov. Lee issues statement on return to in-person learning Governor Lee renews proposal for Mental Health Trust Fund
Senator Seats
Rep. McKenzie, Senator Blackburn make statements on Austin East school shooting Creating Solutions for the Rural Health Care Crisis Blackburn, Blumenthal call out NCAA’s unequal treatment of female athletes Sen. Blackburn cosponsors Sen. Lee’s Davis-Bacon Repeal Act Blackburn, colleagues introduce bill targeting drug cartels
TVA and five companies add electric vehicle fast chargers to connect Gulf Coast, Midwest and Atlantic state destinations Full article
Brooks appointed Executive Director of Knoxville-Knox County Planning KNOXVILLE/KNOX COUNTY - Amy Brooks has been appointed as the new Executive Director of Knoxville-Knox County Planning by Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon and Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs.
• East Tennessee strike soldiers begin mock vaccinations at Wolstein CVC • Governor Lee proclaims March 23 as Tennessee Ag Day • Ober Gatlinburg shuts down for major updates • Zoo Knoxville is saddened to announce the death of Wiley zebra • Knoxville earns Tree Cities of the World recognition • House Democratic Caucus applauds decision to move Forrest Bust • Former officer charged, accused of assaulting juvenile • AG Crime Unit steps up citations for off-road users in areas of state forests • Local nonprofits report revenue loss of $12.5m in 20205 • UScellular makes $31.9 million network investment in Tennessee in 2020 • Sidewalks on Waterfront Drive, 3 other streets to be constructed by late 2021 • Helen Ross McNabb Foundation launches campaign to increase substance use treatment • NASA's Mars Perseverance rover safely lands on Mars • Cades Cove road projects scheduled • Tennessee State House Committee passes term limits on Congress resolution • Operation Volunteer Strong recovers 150 missing children in Tennessee • Read Across America Day: Gov. Lee highlights literacy efforts • Animal friendly grants help shelters, pet owners • New East Knoxville greenway to connect parks, botanical garden • Trillium Gap Trail project completed • KCDC earns $850,000 grant • Upcoming single-lane closures on the Spur for tree removal • SFMO orders closure of Morristown Group Home because of unsafe, hazardous conditions • Cades Cove vehicle-free days • Another Knox County lawyer suspended • Knox County lawyer censured • Knoxville lawyer permanently disbarred • Knox County administers more than 100,000 COVID-19 vaccinations • TVA partnership awards $800,000 in STEM grants • UT campuses plan for in-person classes for Fall 2021 • KCDC’s Five Points 3 earns Keep Knoxville Beautiful award • City investing $1.6 million to build sidewalks along Old Broadway • Alum Cave Trail will close weekdays for bridge replacement • Greenbrier Road sections temporarily closed for bridge replacement • City’s online chatbot available in Spanish • Cost share opportunity • Service proposes listing for the rare sickle darter fish
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Upcoming single-lane closures on Spur New import requirements aim to protect rabbits from deadly virus McNabb Center to offer Crisis Stabilization Unit in Morristown VA Medical Center expands COVID-19 vaccinations Allergy symptoms vs COVID-19 symptoms Roane County lawyer censured Greenbrier area temporarily closed at Ranger Station through April 23 Tips for avoiding waits at solid waste facility City crews resume brush collection Burn permits required through May 15
Tennessee prepares big birthday for 84 
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