TBI Offers Free Active Shooter Awareness Training Event

TBI is hosting a free community training event in Knoxville focused on increasing awareness of and response to active shooter threats.

Tennessee Supreme Court Issues Warning About Ticket Scam

The Tennessee Supreme Court and the Administrative Office of the Courts are warning Tennesseans about a text and email phishing scam.

Burchett Bulletin

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". He further said if the American public saw the reports and information he has seen in classified briefings, people would be unable to sleep at night because they would worry and think about it constantly. Burchett also said that people who are briefed on these issues sometimes disappear or die; that several defense scientists have allegedly gone missing or died during the past year. He added: "For the record, I'm not suicidal," implying that if anything happens to him it should not be considered as a suicide.

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.

APEX Bank Acquires Iconic Riverview Tower

Apex Bank, Tennessee’s #1 community bank as ranked by the ICBA, has acquired the landmark 24-story Riverview Tower located at 900 S. Gay Street in downtown Knoxville.

Former "Voice of the Vols" Honored

Because of his passion, his work ethic and his impact on college football, Kesling is the recipient of the annual Lindsey Nelson Broadcasting Award.

Artemis II Crew Eclipses Record

Four astronauts aboard NASA’s Artemis II test flight around the Moon made history on Monday, traveling 248,655 miles from Earth.

Park Service Seeks Public Input on A Trail

The National Park Service is seeking public input on proposed improvements to the Oconaluftee River Trail.

War on Iran Updates & Helps

3:26 pm, Apr 8, 2026
Israel was not informed of the United States plan to reach a temporary two-week ceasefire agreement with Iran until the deal was already in its late stages of finalization. -Jerusalem Post

12:22 pm, Apr 8, 2026
Iran says it is halting traffic in the Strait of Hormuz after Israel attacked Lebanon, testing fragile ceasefire deal.

7:45 pm, Apr 7, 2026
Trump and Iran agree to postpone an agreement for two weeks.

6:45 pm, Apr 7, 2026
Trump agrees to suspend attacks on Iran for two weeks.

3:41 pm, Apr 7, 2026
Kuwait orders its residents to seek shelter as from 12 PM April 7 to 6 AM April 8 for safety.

3:23 pm, Apr 7, 2026
Iran has cut direct ties with U.S. and halted talks after President Trump threatened to destroy “a whole civilization”. -WSJ

3:22 pm, Apr 7, 2026
American B-52 bombers have just been spotted taking off from a military base in the UK. If headed to Iran, given around 6 hours remaining in the flight, they’d be within striking distance around 8pm ET tonight.

3:21 pm, Apr 7, 2026
The U.S. has ordered all Americans in Bahrain to seek shelter.

1:51 pm, Apr 7, 2026
The countdown has begun for Iran to reach an agreement with the U.S. The deadline is at 8:00 pm EST today.

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Mayor Jacobs Weekly Update - April 3

During his weekly update, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs talked about Wrestling Night with the Knoxville Ice Bears.

Zoo Knoxville Welcomes Birth Of New Lion Cub

Zoo Knoxville welcomes the birth of a male African lion cub to first-time mother Zahra (ZARA) and father Maji (MAW-GEE).

New Zig Zag Bridge Reopens

The City of Knoxville is set to reopen one of the most iconic sections of the Third Creek Greenway on Friday, April 3.

Ijams River Rescue Cleans Waterways

The annual Ijams River Rescue brought together 584 volunteers to clean up 39 sites, removing an estimated 34,800 pounds of trash.

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.