East Tennessee News

Tennessee Statewide Disaster Response Exercise Announced

Tennessee prepares for statewide emergency response training in May.

Knox County’s Festival of Reading Celebrates Young Readers

The Children's Festival of Reading in Knox County honors literacy and young readers.
Upcoming Roadwork Affects Traffic in East Tennessee
Road construction projects throughout East Tennessee may cause delays May 9-15, 2024.
Eric Lee Bagley Receives 20-Year Sentence for Child Pornography
Eric Lee Bagley has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for distributing child pornography and a crush video.
Morgan Wallen to Open Nashville Entertainment Venue in 2024
Morgan Wallen announces the opening of his Nashville venue, "This Bar and Tennessee Kitchen.
East Tennessee Construction Update for Early May 2024
Planned lane closures and construction work across East Tennessee.
TDOT Enhances Statewide Pavement Repair Initiatives
TDOT invests an additional $15 million in statewide pavement repairs.
East Tennessee Celebrates Whiskey Week in May
East Tennessee hosts a week-long celebration of whiskey and cuisine.
Tennessee Man Receives Over 23 Years for Drug, Gun Charges
Michael Wayne Bentley was sentenced for methamphetamine distribution and firearm offenses.
Kingsport Man Receives Life Sentence for Fentanyl Distribution
A Kingsport man was sentenced to life for distributing fentanyl, leading to a death.