Design Work To Start On Chapman Improvements

City Council Tuesday night authorized Mayor Indya Kincannon to execute an agreement to start Chapman Highway safety upgrades.

Knoxville Unions Hold May Day Rally

On Friday, May 1, members of multiple labor unions and community organizations will gather in Market Square from 5-7PM to host a May Day Rally.

Burchett Bulletins

4:00 pm, Apr 25, 2026
Will gerrymandering change control of the House?

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.

6:07 pm, Apr 2, 2026
Burchett says that if the public knew what he knows about UAPS and aliens, the country would come unglued and "the world would be on fire".

‘Stuck’ Astronaut to Land in Pigeon Forge

On Friday, May 8, space enthusiasts and families alike have an extraordinary opportunity to meet real-life astronaut Capt. Barry Wilmore at the cutting-edge Truth Traveler attraction.

Crews Isolate ORNL Facility for Cleanup

Cleanup contractor United Cleanup Oak Ridge (UCOR) has filled 120 feet of underground ductwork connecting multiple facilities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

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Kincannon Budget Prioritizes People...

Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon has proposed a balanced, no-new-taxes $499 million net budget that invests strategically while emphasizing core services.

Tennessee Athletics Unveils Updated Traffic Flow

Tennessee Athletics has worked with others to find gameday traffic solutions for Vol Nation.

War on Iran Updates & Helps

3:22 pm, Apr 29, 2026
The US has spent $25 billion on the Iran war so far. -Pentagon Comptroller Hurst

2:59 pm, Apr 29, 2026
Putin doesn’t want to see Iran have a nuclear weapon either. -President Trump

12:14 am, Apr 25, 2026
Trump says he's no longer sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for Iran talks

4:47 pm, Apr 21, 2026
Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire.

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KCDC Begins Phase 4 of the Western Initiative

KCDC, along with business and community leaders, officially broke ground on the fourth phase of the transformation of Western Heights to build affordable housing.

Market Square Farmers Market Returns

Market Square Farmers Market returns for its 23rd season on Saturday, May 2, bringing more than 140 local vendors to the heart of downtown Knoxville.

Twin Peaks Brentwood Strike Leaders Win Back Jobs Plus $200,000 Compensation A group of 15 workers received compensation totaling $200,000 and offers to return to their previous positions after being wrongfully fired for leading a one-month strike in January 2023. Tennessee’s Seat Belt Usage Rate Exceeds National Average The Tennessee Highway Safety Office announces results from its 2025 annual roadside observational survey to determine the state’s average seat belt usage rate. Tennessee March Revenues Reach $1.7 Billion The Tennessee Department of Finance The Department of Finance reported that total March tax revenues were $1.7 billion.
$311 Million Approved for UT College of Medicine Building	THP Welcomes 30 New State Troopers	Gov. Bill Lee: Parents Have Spoken	Newest State Park Dedicated

Up to $10 Million Reward for Information on Tai Chang Scam Centers in Burma
The Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs is announcing a reward offer of up to $10 million for information leading to the seizure or recovery of funds involved in money laundering related to scams operated out of the Tai Chang scam centers in Burma.

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

Queens Zoo Breeds and Transfers 15 Cottontail Rabbits to Prevent Extinction

Who Runs the Iran War? Inside Trump’s Iran War Machine

Why The Strait Of Hormuz Has Global Manufacturers Nervous

Expert on Prison Education Says Books Open Doors for Incarcerated People

WHOI Discovers the Oldest Known Whale Recordings, Dating to 1949

Sailors assigned to the Navy Band Southwest's Harborside Brass Quintet provide musical enrichment for orcas

Beneath Great Salt Lake playa: Scientists Uncover Patchwork of Fresh and Salty Groundwater

An F/A-18F Super Hornet launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln