East Tennessee News

Tennessee Man Sentenced for Role in Capitol Breach

Tennessee man receives prison sentence for Jan. 6 Capitol breach involvement.

Justice Department Grants Over $5 Million for Reentry Programs

Over $5.1 million in grants awarded to support reentry programs in Eastern Tennessee.
TDOT Reopens State Routes After Hurricane Helene
TDOT reopens SR 350 and SR 133 after Hurricane Helene's devastation.
Free Replacement IDs for Tennessee Flood Victims
Free replacement IDs are available for East Tennessee flood victims at select locations.
K9 Kari Rescues Dog Stranded by East Tennessee Flooding
K9 Kari saves stranded dog during East Tennessee flooding from Hurricane Helene.
Governor Lee Surveys Storm Damage in Greene and Cocke Counties
Governor Lee assesses storm damage and meets with aid workers in Tennessee.
Tennessee’s Response to Hurricane Helene
Governor Bill Lee updates on Tennessee’s response to Hurricane Helene's impacts.
Tennessee National Guard Aids Flood Recovery Efforts
Tennessee National Guard engineers assist in flood recovery efforts in East Tennessee.
Anticipated Flooding Along French Broad River
Residents in East Knox County are warned of potential flooding from Douglas Dam water release.
Temporary Water Contact Advisories in East Tennessee
TDEC issues advisories for East Tennessee due to flooding impacts on water quality.