Knoxville News

Fitch Ratings Reaffirms Knoxville’s AAA Rating

Fitch Ratings affirms Knoxville's highest possible credit rating of AAA.

Week 5 Highlights in High School Football

Week 5 features 173 high school football games, including notable region matchups.
Weekly East Tennessee Construction Report: September 19-25, 2024
Construction projects across East Tennessee with potential lane closures and delays.
Knoxville Woman Sentenced for Murder-For-Hire Plot
Melody Sasser of Knoxville sentenced to 100 months for murder-for-hire scheme.
Valerie Smith Named New Director of Murfreesboro Water Resources Department
Valerie Smith will become the director of the Murfreesboro Water Resources Department on September 8, 2024.
City Finance Department Receives Two Prestigious Awards
The City’s Finance Department was honored with two prestigious awards for excellence and transparency.
Cody Andrew Seals Sentenced to 30 Years for Drug Trafficking and Attempted Murder
Cody Andrew Seals was sentenced to 30 years in prison for drug trafficking and attempting to murder law enforcement officers.
Gov. Lee Announces Key Board and Commission Appointments
Governor Bill Lee announces new appointees to various key Tennessee boards and commissions.
Weekly East Tennessee Road Construction Update
Lane closures and delays expected across East Tennessee due to ongoing construction projects.
Tennessee Honors Fallen and Injured First Responders
First responders honored at the "Three Stars of Tennessee Award" ceremony.