The U.S. Justice Department files a lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s new law banning transgender youth from receiving gender-affirming care. The federal government is seeking to invalidate the statute because they say “no person should be denied access to necessary medical care just because of their transgender status. The DOJ says the law violates the Constitution’s equal…… MORE
The largest expansion ever at Anakeesta is underway with a development designed to bring the whole family together. Sounds of construction erect some of the largest birdhouses you’ll ever find. This is Birdventure where you can play in the birdhouse or slide down the side. “This facility is really supposed to get our guests playing…… MORE
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park say visitors will be able to view the highly-anticipated synchronous fireflies from June 4 through June 11. You will be able to enter a lottery for vehicle reservations starting Friday at 10 a.m. the lottery will close on May 1st at 8 p.m. Those interested will be able to…… MORE
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of a North Knox County house fire that injures a Rural Metro firefighter. It happened yesterday morning in the 9200 block of Old Maynardville Pike, Crews made an aggressive attack to stop the spread but the fire had already reached the attic and was spreading rapidly throughout…… MORE
The Endangered Child Alert for an 18 month old boy out of McMinn County believed to be with his non-custodial parents by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation remains ongoing with the suspected vehicle located. Alexander Webb is believed to be in their 2001 Ford Explorer which was found in Athens. Alexander has brown hair and…… MORE
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a North Tazewell Volunteer Fire Department truck which leaves a firefighter dead. The crash happened yesterday on State Highway 63 Cedar Fork Road, near Cedar Grove Road in Claiborne County as crews were responding to an incident. Preliminary investigation shows 27-year-old Captain Roy Sewell Jr.,…… MORE
The Knoxville Police Department is partnering with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley (BGCTNV) in an effort to support BGCTNV Club members in the Knoxville community before the start of the 2023-24 school year. On August 5, 2023, the KPD will host a special Bowling with a Cop event at Strike & Spare Fountain…… MORE
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced 32 of the 57 Tennessee State Parks have attained Platinum status, the highest level of achievement, in the department’s Go Green With Us program. It is the highest number of Platinum parks in the program’s history. “Our state parks are setting an example for environmental…… MORE
Self-driving cars. ChatGPT. Cancer detection. Smart speakers. Robots in manufacturing… and even in our homes. Artificial intelligence is seemingly everywhere these days. So, what does the average human need to know about AI as it is quickly becoming part of our everyday lives? Join the Knox County Public Library at noon on Thursdays in May…… MORE
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is expected to convene a special session to pass legislation that will strengthen public safety and preserve constitutional rights. The call for the special session comes after the General Assembly adjourned for the year without considering the governor’s “Order of Protection” legislation or any other gun control bills introduced after the…… MORE
