East Tennessee News

Public Meeting Scheduled for Fair Housing Equity Plan Review

Knoxville announces public meeting for feedback on draft Fair Housing Equity Plan.

Weekly East Tennessee Construction Report for August 1-7, 2024

Overview of upcoming road construction projects and lane closures in East Tennessee.
Roadway Activity Report for East and Middle Tennessee
Construction and maintenance activities in East and Middle Tennessee for August 1-7, 2024.
Weekend Lane Closure on I-40 West Ramp to I-640 West
Bridge work will cause lane closures on I-40 West ramp to I-640 West.
Sullivan County Resident Charged with Tax Evasion
John Saunders has been charged with tax evasion in Sullivan County, Tennessee.
Next Round of Street Paving to Begin in Knoxville
Knoxville plans to pave an additional 18 miles of streets this fall.
Knoxville Area Transit Offers Free Rides on Election Day
Knoxville Area Transit will provide free rides to polling stations on August 1, 2024.
Chattanooga to Host IBMA’s World of Bluegrass Event
Chattanooga will host the IBMA’s World of Bluegrass event from 2025 to 2027.
Federal Jury Convicts Johnson City Man of Escape
Sean Christopher Williams convicted of escape after a four-day federal trial.
Growth of Apprenticeship Programs in Tennessee
Tennessee's apprenticeship programs are expanding, with community and technical colleges playing key roles.