Knox County News
East Tennessee Construction Update: December 19, 2024 – January 1, 2025
Construction updates in East Tennessee affecting various counties and routes.
City of Knoxville Holiday Closures and Schedule Changes
Knoxville announces closures and adjusted schedules for Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
TDOT introduces a new ferry boat named "The Summitt" for Benton and Houston Counties.
Updates on construction impacts and lane closures across East Tennessee.
Construction begins to transform Knoxville's historic Sanitary Laundry Building into commercial space.
Murfreesboro conducts a Special Census to verify population and secure state funding.
Tennessee Department of Correction hosts hiring event in Knoxville for correctional positions.
Seven Tennessee driver's license kiosks will close for equipment upgrades on December 9.
Two men were sentenced for assaulting officers during the January 6 Capitol breach.
Seventeen retractable bollards are being installed downtown to improve pedestrian safety and aesthetics.