Knoxville News

Two First Friday Block Parties in Downtown

Downtown will host two First Friday block parties on September 6, 2024.

Rockwood Driver Services Center to Close for Remodel

Rockwood Driver Services Center will close for remodeling from September 11 to November.
Jamaican Man Sentenced for Elderly Fraud Scheme
Morice Armani Brown sentenced to 63 months for defrauding an elderly woman.
Officials Inaugurate New Affordable Housing in Knoxville
Knoxville opens Phase 2 of First Creek at Austin, adding 180 new affordable housing units.
Knoxville City Offices Closed for Labor Day
Knoxville city offices will close on Sept. 2, 2024, for Labor Day.
Tennessee National Guard Mobilizes to Combat Wildfires
Tennessee National Guard deploys helicopters to assist wildfire response in the Smoky Mountains.
East Tennessee Construction Updates for August 29 – September 4, 2024
Weekly report of lane closures and construction activity in East Tennessee.
Decorative Lights Illuminate Henley Bridge Again
Programmable decorative lighting has been reinstalled on Henley Bridge after six years.
Gov. Lee Announces GIVE Grants for Rural Workforce Development
Gov. Lee awards $41 million in GIVE grants to strengthen rural workforce development in Tennessee.
Tennessee Man Sentenced for Actions in Capitol Breach
Michael Asbury of Tennessee sentenced for involvement in January 6 Capitol breach.