Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs on Tuesday commended all the local utility districts for not disconnecting services for nonpayment because of the COVID-19 pandemic.   The Mayor and his office this week touched base with utility leaders to confirm their shut-off...

Users Earn Double the Points Through June 30, Redeemable at Area Theaters, Shops and Restaurants   Smart Trips promotes alternatives to driving alone in Knoxville and the surrounding areas, and now the program is rewarding those working from home to practice safe,...

Looking to make a difference in your community while away from college classes or home from work? American Red Cross urges young, healthy Tennesseans to volunteer   NASHVILLE, Tenn., Friday, March 27, 2020 – The American Red Cross is a 90 percent volunteer...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee warns members that scammers are taking advantage of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and to be alert of potential scam activity. Reported scams include unsolicited phone calls that could be an attempt to...

  School systems are closed, and kids are stuck at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Parents are suddenly filling the role of teacher and parent, not to mention caregiver and playmates for kids across our area. But Girl Scouting never stops!   The Girl Scout...

~ from the Office of Neighborhoods   “What do I do if I run out of food, and I am afraid to leave my house?”   “Who do I call if I am not feeling well?”   Amid the growing concerns over COVID-19, these kinds of questions may be coming up in your...

Knoxville, TN — The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame has announced that the 2020 Induction Ceremony, scheduled for June 13, 2020, has been postponed and will be rescheduled for June 12, 2021. The Hall of Fame Class of 2020, Debbie Brock (Veteran Player), Carol Callan...

(March 27, 2019) JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — The methods of instruction have changed, but Carson-Newman University’s faculty aren’t letting that stand in their way when it comes to loving and supporting their students. Students have just completed their first week of...

Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs announced today his plan to propose a $500,000 loan to Zoo Knoxville to help overcome operating shortfalls during the facility’s COVID-19 closure. The loan will be made from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund, which is specifically designated for...