East Tennessee News

Gay Street Hosts Car-Free First Friday Event

Gay Street will be pedestrian-only for First Friday celebrations.

TDOT Enhances Statewide Pavement Repair Initiatives

TDOT invests an additional $15 million in statewide pavement repairs.
Quanta Services Acquires Sherman+Reilly, A Chattanooga Firm
Quanta Services, Inc. has acquired Sherman+Reilly, a manufacturer based in Chattanooga.
Knoxville Approves New Public Transportation Plan
Knoxville's transportation board approves a new and improved bus network.
First Creek at Austin Wins Neighborhood Stabilization Award
Knoxville's redevelopment project receives prestigious Tennessee housing award.
East Tennessee Celebrates Whiskey Week in May
East Tennessee hosts a week-long celebration of whiskey and cuisine.
Tennessee Man Receives Over 23 Years for Drug, Gun Charges
Michael Wayne Bentley was sentenced for methamphetamine distribution and firearm offenses.
Kingsport Man Receives Life Sentence for Fentanyl Distribution
A Kingsport man was sentenced to life for distributing fentanyl, leading to a death.
Mayor Proposes $461.6M Budget Focused on Safety, Housing, Infrastructure
Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon proposed a $461.6 million budget emphasizing public safety, affordable housing, and infrastructure improvements.
DEA Hosts National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The DEA is hosting a nationwide prescription drug take back event on April 27th.