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City Supports Homelessness Partners

Knoxville City Council supported Mayor Indya Kincannon’s proposal to provide more than $300,000 in funding to five community non-profit organizations that are serving individuals experiencing homelessness.

Improvements to Walker Boulevard Up Ahead

The City of Knoxville has received a $15,000 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant to make Walker Boulevard in the Whittle Springs neighborhood safer for residents.

DOE Project To ‘Flip The Script’ On Technology Transfer

Traditionally, technology transfer projects with U.S. Department of Energy sites have been outwardly focused. That's about to change.

Knox County RFC Again Recognized with Highest Honor

The premier professional and national organization for medical examiners has once again given its highest endorsement to the Knox County Regional Forensic Center.

Experience Wild Cave Tours in Sevierville

Wild Cave Tours Sevierville

Sojourn Lodging plans to introduce guided wild cave tours at its property in Sevierville, offering guests a rare opportunity to explore a remarkable underground world hidden beneath the Smoky Mountains.

Isotope Row is Ready for Demolition

Isotope Row

UCOR crews have prepared a cluster of highly contaminated buildings for teardown on one of the most challenging footprints at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

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Mayor Jacobs Weekly Update - June 18

During his Weekly Update, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs the Night of Champions event, the Knox County fiscal year 2026-27 budget, and more.

‘Celebrate Chilhowee!’ Block Party On July 1

On July 1, KPRD will assume management of Chilhowee Park. What better way to mark the milestone than an evening with food trucks and Parks and Rsec’s KORE Mobile Outreach on the Midway?

War on Iran Updates & Helps

12:05 pm, June 26, 2026
The Islamic Republic of Iran shot at least four One Way Attack Drones at Ships transversing the Strait of Hormuz. One of the Drones solidly hit the upper deck of a large and very expensive cargo-carrying ship. Damage was done, but the Ship was able to proceed on its way. We knocked down three other Drones. Obviously, this is a foolish violation of our Ceasefire Agreement.
-- President Trump


4:22 am, June 25, 2026
We won't accept that Hormuz belongs to any nation state -Marco Rubio


1:30 pm, June 24, 2026
When we say open the straits, we mean open the straits free. They are international waterways. No country on the planet would support tolling in the straits. That's not going to happen. Trump made that clear. -Marco Rubio


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Gatlinburg to Kick Off America’s 250th

Gatlinburg 4th of July Parade

In a powerful tribute to America’s semi-quincentennial anniversary, Gatlinburg is set to host the nation's very first Independence Day celebration.

Oliver Tract Acquisition Is Now Completed

Oliver Tract acquisition

After months of goal-setting, planning, fundraising, partnership-building and anticipating, Foothills Land Conservancy has officially completed the acquisition of the Oliver Tract.


state news

Tennessee Democratic Legislative Leaders Join Fight Against Georgia Redistricting
Tennessee House and Senate Democratic legislative leaders travelled to Atlanta this week to meet with leaders from other southern states and support Georgia lawmakers in their fight against that state’s redistricting effort.

Tennessee Powers Up With First-In-The-Nation Fusion Regulations

Tennessee will become the first state in the nation with its own regulatory framework for nuclear fusion machines June 9, marking yet another major milestone as the global epicenter of nuclear energy.

Tennessee budget
Tennessee Expands Access to Eye Care

Tennessee budget
Tennessee May Revenues Reach $1.9 Billion
UT Medical School
$311 Million Approved for UT College of Medicine Building
state trooper graduation
Gov. Bill Lee:
Parents Have Spoken

national news

Trump Administration Mobilizes Robust Response to Tragic Venezuelan Earthquakes
Following the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela last night, the United States is mobilizing immediate, life-saving resources as part of a rapid, government-wide response.

Iran Designated as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has designated Iran as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention.

cutter adelie
The crew of the Coast Guard cutter Adelie patrols the Puget Sound near Tacoma.

coral reef hotspots
Autonomous Underwater Robot Discovers Hidden Coral Reef “Hotspots”
Strait of Hormuz
Who Runs the Iran War? Inside Trump’s Iran War Machine
prison books
Expert on Prison Education Says Books Open Doors for Incarcerated People
humpback whale
WHOI Discovers the Oldest Known Whale Recordings, Dating to 1949
cottontail rabbits
Queens Zoo Breeds and Transfers 15 Cottontail Rabbits to Prevent Extinction
snow leopard
Tracking Snow Leopard Movements in Mongolian Gobi Corridors
Strait of Hormuz
Why The Strait Of Hormuz Has Global Manufacturers Nervous

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