City Mayor Will Flip the Switch on Earth Day

In celebration of Earth Day, Mayor Indya Kincannon will join children in the Parks and Recreation after-school program to flip the switch on a new solar panel array.

New Law Protects Tennesseans Who Stutter

Drivers who stutter or have other communication disorders will soon have expanded protection during traffic stops and welfare checks under a new law.

Burchett Bulletin

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".

New Harvest Farmers Market to Kick Off

Nourish Knoxville, in partnership with Knox County Parks & Recreation, will welcome the community to the grand opening of the 2026 New Harvest Farmers Market.

What’s Next Knoxville to Host Listening Sessions

The City of Knoxville and Knoxville-Knox County Planning are embarking on an update to the City’s Comprehensive Plan named What’s Next Knoxville? The Comprehensive Plan is a long-range policy document that determines the vision and goals for development in the city.

Fentanyl Leads Drug-Related Death Report

Knox County Regional Forensic Center released its 2025 Drug-Related Death Report details the illicit drug use trends of the past year.

Celebrate Earth Day with Keep Knoxville Beautiful

Join Keep Knoxville Beautiful on social media this month leading up to Earth Day on April 22 with 22 ways you can take action for Earth Day.

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Knox County Attorney Disbarred

The Tennessee Supreme Court upheld the decision of a Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility hearing panel to disbar a Knox County attorney.

Mayor Jacobs Weekly Update

During his Weekly Update, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs talks about the Road to One Book Read City and different sporting events happening this weekend.

War on Iran Updates & Helps

9:11 pm, Apr 15, 2026
The U.S. has sent thousands of additional troops to the Middle East.

3:48 pm, Apr 15, 2026
The U.S. will resume sanctions on Russian and Iranian oil. -Treasury Secretary Bessent

2:09 pm, Apr 12, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz remains open for civilian vessels under "smart control". Military vessels approaching the strait will be considered ceasefire violation and met with "severe response" -Polymarket Intel

9:35 pm, Apr 11, 2026
Negotiations with Iran have failed after 21 hours of discussion. The U.S. has since made a final offer and will wait to see if Iran accepts it. -J. D. Vance

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Big South Fork to Hold
Naturalization Ceremony

Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area and the US Citizenship and Immigration Services will host a naturalization ceremony on April 23.

Boating Safety Course Offered in April

The U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Knoxville-First Flotilla, will present the BOAT AMERICA recreational boating safety course on Saturday, April 18th.

Democrats Call for Statewide Gas and Diesel Tax Holiday
Today, House Democrats are calling for a statewide gas and diesel tax holiday to help reduce costs for Tennessee's working families while fuel prices continue to soar.

Tennessee February Revenues Reach $1.4 Billion
The Tennessee Department of Finance announced today that revenues for February were $1.4 billion, which is $14.8 million more than February of last year.

THP Welcomes 30
New State Troopers

TIRRC Condemns
ICE Arrests

Gov. Bill Lee:
Parents Have Spoken

Newest State Park Dedicated

JIATF-401 Cracks Down on Drones in Restricted Airspace
In support of The White House Task Force to Restore American Airspace Sovereignty, the DOJ, DHS, FAA, and DOW warn that any individual or group found operating an unauthorized drone within designated restricted airspace will face severe consequences.

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

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

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

WHOI Discovers the Oldest Known Whale Recordings, Dating to 1949

Battle of Yorktown Leads to Treaty With Great Britain

How an Ancient Seafloor Turned Arkansas into a Shark Fossil Hotspot

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

Iran War Speeds Tie-Up Between Tech Start-Ups And US Military