Tennessee, Kentucky Set for 6:15 p.m. ET Homecoming Kickoff on ESPN

City Invests to Save Energy, Reduce Emissions

City Council has voted to support Mayor Indya Kincannon’s initiative to invest in energy savings while reducing carbon emissions.

Knox County Commission Passes Three Ordinances

Knox County Commission voted unanimously to pass three ordinances supported by Mayor Betsy Henderson.

Finance Department Honored With Special Recognition

For the 39th consecutive year, the City’s Finance Department has been recognized by its North American peers with a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.

City of Oak Ridge Fall Leaf Pickup Begins Nov. 16

The City of Oak Ridge will begin its annual citywide leaf pickup program on Monday, November 16, 2026.

Skrmetti Raises Security Alarms Over TP-Link Routers

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti urged the FCC to carefully scrutinize TP-Link’s request for approval to sell new router models in the United States.

Clean the Clinch Set for Nov. 7

The City of Oak Ridge Stormwater Division and its Healthy Waters Program will host the 2026 Clean the Clinch event next month for National Make a Difference Day.

Oak Ridge Delivers Exceptional Safety, Cleanup Progress

OREM and cleanup contractor UCOR achieved major cleanup milestones in the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30 while maintaining a strong safety record.

Men Sentenced for Stealing Tree from State Forest

Two Overton County men have been sentenced after pleading guilty in connection with cutting down and stealing a black walnut tree from Standing Stone State Forest.

Wild Bobwhite Quail Spotted

Multiple coveys of wild bobwhite quail were recently sighted at the University of Tennessee’s Ames AgResearch and Education Center.

TVA Seeks Public Comment

TVA is seeking public comment on a Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement evaluating the environmental effects of transmission system activities associated with generator interconnection requests across TVA's Power Service Area.

Volunteer Ministry Center Has Urgent Needs

This holiday season, your church, business, small group, Sunday school class, work team, family, or group of friends can make a meaningful difference for our Neighbors.

War on Iran Updates & Helps

6:42 am, October 28, 2026
U.S. forces are bolstering regional air defenses and moving troops away from bases exposed to attack. Aircraft and munitions are being prepared in case strikes on Iran resume. Washington warned several Gulf states to brace for a short, intense military campaign against Iran. The timing: after the November 3 midterm elections. Trump has not made a final call. He is leaning toward a strike that could include Iranian nuclear facilities and infrastructure. --Wall Street Journal

2:53 am, October 28, 2026
Washington conveyed a message to several Arab Gulf states to brace for a possible short, high-intensity military operation following the Nov. 3 midterm elections --Wall Street Journal

1:21 pm, October 25, 2026
"There will be no attack on Iran tonight." --President Trump

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FEMA Offers Flood Insurance Policy

FEMA has launched a new tool to purchase a National Flood Insurance Program policy completely online through Floodsmart.gov. The tool is accessible nationwide.

Made in Tennessee - The Next Generation

Somewhere in Tennessee, a family will one day sit across from a healthcare professional they have never met.

KDS Travel Writer Wins Top Newswriting Award

Knoxville Daily Sun travel writer Tom Adkinson won first place in the newswriting category of the Tennessee Outdoor Writers Association “Excellence in Craft” awards program for 2026.

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Safe Haven Baby Box Used To Save A Life

The Knoxville Fire Department has confirmed that a healthy newborn was safely surrendered at our Safe Haven Baby Box located at Station 17.

Warming Center Partners Needed

The Knoxville-Knox County Office of Housing Stability (OHS) is seeking one to two additional churches to serve as overnight warming centers during the upcoming 2026–27 winter season.