City Council Adopts 2026-27 Budget

Knoxville City Council adopted Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon’s proposed $499 million net budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27.

Rep. McKenzie Praises Return of Roots to School Libraries

When I heard about the banning of Roots, I was extremely disappointed

Burchett Bulletins

10:00 am, May 9, 2026
The UFO files released thus far are just a drop in the bucket. The 'holy crap' part is still yet to come.

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.

Roots Returns to School Library Shelves

Today, the Knox County Board of Education ruled to return Roots to the school library shelves immediately. Strong opposition to the book's removal from Knoxville school libraries has been overwhelming.

81 Million lbs. of Debris Removed from Alpha-2

Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) crews have cleared the 2.5-acre footprint of the former Alpha-2 facility at the Y-12 National Security Complex.

Tennessee Wine Industry Hits New Milestone

Tennessee is now home to four American Viticultural Areas, further establishing the state as an emerging leader in the Southeast’s wine industry.

Mayor Jacobs Weekly Update

During his Weekly Update, Mayor Jacobs talked about graduating seniors, the Children’s Festival of Reading, and more.

War on Iran Updates & Helps

5:42 am, May 26, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz opens, one way or the other. No tolls, no restrictions. Russia, China, the whole world wants it open. Only the Iranian regime wants it closed. That's not acceptable. -Marco Rubio

11:35 am, May 24, 2026
I have informed my representatives not to rush into a deal in that time is on our side. The Blockade will remain in full force and effect until an agreement is reached, certified, and signed. Both sides must take their time and get it right. There can be no mistakes! -President Trump

6:11 pm, May 23, 2026
Al Jazeera: Sources say the Iran draft proposal includes ending the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, unfreezing billions in Iranian funds, lifting the U.S. naval blockade, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and pulling U.S. forces away from Iran’s vicinity. -Open Source Intel

5:40 pm, May 23, 2026
I am in the Oval Office at the White House where we just had a very good call with President Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, of The United Arab Emirates, Emir Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, and Minister Ali al- Thawadi, of Qatar, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir Ahmed Shah, of Pakistan, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, of Türkiye, President Abdel Fattah EI-Sisi, of Egypt, King Abdullah Il, of Jordan, and King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, of Bahrain, concerning the Islamic Republic of Iran, and all things related to a Memorandum of Understanding pertaining to PEACE. An Agreement has been largely...

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Ingenuity Empowers Oak Ridge to Speed Cleanup

UCOR team members designed a new attachment for robotic equipment that’s helping accelerate cleanup at ORNL while handing taxpayers half a million dollars in savings.

Shoals Technologies Opens 638,000-square-foot Mega Facility

Shoals Technologies Group has officially opened its new 638,000-square-foot Mega Facility in Portland, marking the company’s next chapter of growth in Tennessee.

45L Carry-On U-Zip Rolling Duffel Bag with Wheels, Medium Durable Travel Duffle w/Toiletry Bag, Heavy-Duty, Packable, Foldable w/Shoulder Straps- Use as Luggage or Backpack, Men/Women

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