Mayor Jacobs Weekly Update

During his Weekly Update, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs talked about the Food City 500, House Mountain, Camporee on the Hill, and more.

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".

UT Opens New Forensic Laboratory

UT Knoxville inaugurated its new Forensic Anthropology Laboratory, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of its Forensic Anthropology Center.

Lady Vols Collect Five Wins at Carnegie Lake

Battling against some of the top programs in the country, No. 4 Tennessee put together a great race plan as it won five of the six contests on the day.

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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Endorsements Flood In for Betsy Henderson

Betsy Henderson’s campaign for Knox County Mayor today has received a sweeping coalition of endorsements from state legislators, local officials...

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.

War on Iran Updates & Helps

2:59 pm, Apr 18, 2026
"We've been pushed around by Iran for 47 years, but not anymore." -President Trump

7:10 am, Apr 18, 2026
Iran thinks they are playing ping pong, so they have once again closed the Strait of Hormuz.

9:15 am, Apr 17, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz is fully open.

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

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Unclaimed Property Events Scheduled

The Tennessee Department of Treasury, Unclaimed Property Division is traveling to events across the state to reunite Tennesseans with missing money.

Kairos Power Breaks Ground on Hermes 2

Kairos Power broke ground on the Hermes 2 Demonstration Plant in Oak Ridge. This is the company’s first commercial-scale reactor and the first-ever...

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. TN employers shed 9,200 jobs in February Tennessee's labor market showed more signs of instability in February, with total nonfarm employment falling 9,200 jobs over the month.
$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

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