East Tennessee News

Completion of Kingston Pike Safety Enhancements

Kingston Pike in West Knoxville sees safety upgrades for cyclists and pedestrians.

Tennessee Financial Institutions Department Announces Key Personnel Changes

Commissioner Greg Gonzales announced the retirement of Todd Rice and the appointment of Jessica Huff.
Repaving of Parkside Drive to Start Sunday Evening
Repaving work on Parkside Drive will begin on June 23, 2024, and last approximately three weeks.
Weekly East Tennessee Construction Report for June 21-26, 2024
The latest construction updates for East Tennessee covering lane closures and delays.
Chattanooga Man Sentenced for Firearm and Drug Possession
Christian J. Williams received a 75-month prison sentence for possessing a machinegun and fentanyl.
Union County Resident Admits to Tax Evasion
Phillip Jeremy Carter pleads guilty to tax evasion involving boat registrations.
Tennessee Man Guilty of Assaulting Officers in Capitol Riot
Michael Tyler Roberts pleaded guilty to assaulting law enforcement during the Jan. 6 Capitol breach.
Tennessee Guardsmen Rescue Hiker in Great Smoky Mountains
Tennessee Guardsmen conducted a successful rescue of a hiker in medical distress.
Traffic Shift on I-24 Due to Bridge Work
I-24 traffic in Coffee County will shift nightly for bridge replacement work from June 19 to June 28, 2024.
Eastern Tennessee Marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Officials highlight efforts to combat elder abuse on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.