Great Smoky Mountains National Park recently benefited from the hard work of eight Girl Scouts who completed 80 hours of service in the park rehabilitating trails, cleaning campgrounds, removing invasive plant species, and providing educational programs to visitors. The high school girls came from across the country to participate in a unique service opportunity offered through the Student Conservation Association (SCA) and the Girl Scouts of America.

Established in 1934, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the busiest park in the United States, annually attracting approximately 10 million visitors. The park, which covers 800 square miles of mountainous terrain in both …

Sinkhole closes state Route 375 in Grainger County according to Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT). The Sink hole opened up near LM-14. Geotechnical engineers were on the way to the site.

Park Hosts African American History Open House Discussions – Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials invite the public to two open house events concerning the history of African Americans within and around the park. The discussion events will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 1 at the Blount County Public Library in Maryville, TN and on Monday, August 5 at the Pigeon Community Multicultural Development Center in Waynesville, NC.

COMING SOON – A new way to reach the summit at Anakeesta. Enjoy their new Ridge Rambler adventure vehicles with a guided scenic tour and 17+ tons of fun!

New Massive 50 Acre Waterpark, Soaky Mountain Waterpark is coming to Sevierville – Wilderness Resorts and Waterparks ownership group today announced that they will be building a new attraction in the Smoky Mountain region called Soaky Mountain Waterpark.

Fazoli’s coming back to Morristown, to the Merchant’s Greene area.

Sinkhole Opens Up In Jefferson City After Heavy Rains. One lane has been closed due to a sinkhole opening up on Highway 11-E in Jefferson City, TN after Tuesday’s heavy rain. The sinkhole is reported near Farris Motor Company and Harrington Road.

Boating Registration Fees to See First Increase in 12 Years

City Reduces Speed Limit on Stretch of Chapman Hwy.

Hands Free Tennessee Law goes in effect July 1, 2019. Here is what you need to know.

Tennessee to ban holding hand-held devices while driving – After July 1, 2019, if you are caught with a mobile device in your hand you can be fined up to $200.

Invasive Tick Detected in Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture – Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services, Tennessee Department of Health, and University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA) today announced the detection of the invasive Asian longhorned tick in Tennessee. #AsianLonghornedTick

Free Fishing Day at Cove at Concord Park on June 8, 2019 – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is sponsoring Free Fishing Day on Saturday, June 8 from 8 a.m. to noon at The Cove at Concord Park. The Cove is located at 11808 S. Northshore Drive.

Say goodbye to Fort Kid. Yes, Fort Kid at the World’s Fair Park is set to be torn down. #FortKid

Owens Restaurant in Dandridge, TN is Seeking New Owners or it May Face possible Closure

Bicycle Safety Campaign Early Data Shows Promising Results – Early Knoxville Police Department data following a recent bicycle-safety campaign is…

Knoxville Police Department (KPD) To Participate In Click It Or Ticket Campaign –
As summer kicks off and families hit the road for vacation, The Knoxville Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) to remind motorists to “Click It or Ticket.”

Knoxville Police Department’s Defensive Driving Program for Teens – Each month, the Knoxville Police Department (KPD) offers a teen defensive driving program called T.R.A.C.K. (Training, Responsibility, Awareness, Confidence, Knowledge).

Carson-Newman community mourns passing of Music Department chair – The campus community of Carson-Newman University is mourning the news that Dr. Angela Holder, chair of its Music Department, passed away early Sunday morning. Dr. Holder was a professional educator, a student mentor, and a true friend to our campus community