Mayor Jacobs Weekly Update

During his weekly update, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs talked about Operation Hero’s Hill, National Ag Day, and National Vietnam War Veterans Day.

Man Arrested in Café 4 Fire Incident

The Knoxville Fire Department (KFD) responded to a report of smoke behind Café 4, located at 4 Market Square. A man was arrested on two charges.

Burchett Bulletin

7:28 pm, Mar 26, 2026
As the House DOGE Chairman, Tim Burchett launched his FIRST DOGE hearing to immediately begin destroying billions of dollars in waste, fraud and abuse. Today, a bill was passed in Congress to accomplish that.

5:42 pm, Mar 19, 2026
Today, Rep. Tim Burchett wrote a letter to Secretary Hegseth urging him to rename the USNS Cesar Chavez. “Due to recent revelations that Mr. Chavez sexually abused women and children, I am respectfully requesting the vessel be named after someone who better reflects American values.”

U.S. Navy to Sail Into Great Smoky Mountains

The U.S. Navy proudly announces National Parks Navy Week, scheduled for April. It will bring Sailors to engage directly with communities across the nation.

Rabbit Creek and Fox Gap Fires Update

Firefighters continue to suppress the Rabbit Creek Fire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Firefighters successfully slowed the Fox Gap Fire.

Who's Ready to Meet UT's New Mascot?

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, proudly unveils the newest chapter in a cherished tradition with the official debut of Smokey XII.

Vols Complete First Spring Scrimmage

Forty-six new players got their first Neyland Stadium experience in uniform as Tennessee football held its first spring scrimmage on Thursday morning.

War on Iran Updates & Helps

2:19 pm, Mar 27, 2026
Iran has officially declared the Strait of Hormuz "closed" to all international shipping. This formal declaration effectively ends the "toll booth" system and marks a total blockade of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoint. Tehran claims this move is a direct response to the continued positioning of 10,000 additional U.S. ground troops in the region and persistent strikes against its proxy assets. By shutting the Strait, Iran is executing its ultimate strategic leverage, directly challenging the "maximum impact" campaign led by Washington and its allies.

11:57 am, Mar 27, 2026
Over one million Iranian fighters have been prepared for a possible ground war with the United States.

8:24 pm, Mar 26, 2026
The Pentagon is considering sending an additional 10,000 ground troops to the Middle East.

8:58 pm, Mar 23, 2026
Once the Pentagon completes deployment of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, with several amphibious assault ships and 4,400 marines, the total U.S. troop presence in the Middle East will approach 60,000 -Financial Times

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Spring Awakens at TVA Facilities

As the chill of winter melts away, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is thrilled to announce that five of its six beloved campgrounds have reopened.

WID Program Begins at Detention Center

A Reentry DL/ID Program has begun assisting individuals incarcerated at the Roger D. Wilson Detention Center in obtaining valid ID's before their release.