East Tennessee News

Justice Department Reaches Agreement with Tennessee School District

The Justice Department has resolved racial harassment complaints in Hawkins County Schools with a settlement agreement.

Free Internet for Income-Eligible Student Households

KUB Fiber offers free high-speed internet to eligible student households in Knoxville.
Knox County Resident Indicted for Tax Evasion
Douglas Healy has been indicted for evading use tax in Knox County, Tennessee.
Lookout Mountain Resident Indicted for Child Exploitation
James C. Thompson faces charges for transporting minors for sexual activity.
Get Alarmed, Tennessee!” Reaches 500th Life-Saving Alert
Tennessee's "Get Alarmed" program marks its 500th life-saving smoke alarm alert.
Market Street Bridge Scheduled for Quarterly Testing
Quarterly maintenance on Market Street Bridge will occur on June 9, 2024.
East Tennessee Construction Report for June 6-12, 2024
Updates on road construction and lane closures in East Tennessee for June 6-12, 2024.
Knoxville’s Festival on the 4th
Knoxville's largest Independence Day celebration returns with more entertainment stages and family-friendly activities.
TSSAA Board of Control Meeting Highlights
TSSAA Board addresses multiple agenda items including sport classifications and financial reports.
Weekend Closure on SR 153 South for Bridge Repairs
SR 153 South in Hamilton County will be closed for bridge repairs from June 7-10, 2024.