Knox County RFC Plays Prominent Role in East TN Opioid Conference

The Metro Drug Coalition’s 8th annual East Tennessee Opioid Conference took place Thursday inside The Venue at Lenoir City.

A New Era In Pediatric Care: Dolly Parton Children's Hospital

In a landmark moment for pediatric healthcare, East Tennessee Children's Hospital today announced it is officially becoming Dolly Parton Children's Hospital.

Mayor Jacobs Weekly Update

During his Weekly Update today, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs talked about the Staff Sergeant Ryan Knauss Pedestrian Bridge, Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, and more.

Lt. Governor Randy McNally to End His State Senate Career

Lt. Governor Randy McNally (R-Oak Ridge) today announced he will not seek re-election to the Tennessee State Senate in 2026, concluding a legislative career spanning nearly five decades.

Mayor Jacobs Applauds ETCH Name Change

Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs shares his reaction to the announcement that East Tennessee Children's Hospital will be renamed Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital.

Children’s Lighthouse Early Learning School® Breaks Ground

Children’s Lighthouse Early Learning Schools® is officially breaking ground on its newest location in Knoxville.

Noquisi Mound Given Back to the Cherokee Indians

A significant milestone in the history of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians was achieved with the official transfer of Noquisi Mound back to the tribe.

Knox County to Host Final Phase of Advance Knox

Knox County and Knoxville-Knox County Planning are hosting a series of virtual public meetings over the next few months for the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) – the third and final phase of Advance Knox.

Tennessee State Parks Invites Visitors’ Input on New Park

Tennessee State Parks invites the public to help shape the future of the new Fort Southwest Point State Historic Park by completing a brief online survey for the park.

THP Assisted Many Tennesseans During Winter Storm Fern
TDOSHS provides critical assistance during Winter Storm Fern, responding to thousands of calls and conducting welfare checks across the state.

Renters, Unhoused Tennesseans Converge for Day on the Hill
NASHVILLE - On Tuesday, February 24, Housing for All Tennessee hosted its 4th Annual Day on the Hill.

TDCI Issues Consumer Alert: LifeX Research Corporation
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office are warning consumers that LifeX Research Corporation is not licensed to sell insurance products in Tennessee.

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

Crack Down on Human Trafficking in Transportation Industry
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn and Catherine Cortez Masto  introduced the Trafficker Restrictions for Aviation, Federal Freight, and Interstate Carriers (TRAFFIC) Act, which would strengthen federal efforts to combat human trafficking.