Knox County youth civics: The Junior Commission program just received the 2025 National Achievement Award for its hands-on government training of high schoolers — find out how students are becoming civic leaders.
Sobriety rekindles their marriage: After quitting with the Reframe app, Ryan lost 60 pounds and ditched his meds while Jessica rediscovered herself, and their podcast is now connecting listeners worldwide — find out how they fell back in love.
Impersonating drivers now felonies: Gov. Lee’s new law, signed in June and went into effect July 1, makes criminal impersonation of taxi or rideshare drivers a Class B misdemeanor and upgrades offenses tied to another felony to a Class E felony, boosting passenger safety statewide — find out what it means for riders.
Bull Run smokestacks fall: TVA imploded the old smokestack and scrubber at its Bull Run Fossil Plant on Saturday and unveiled plans to retire more coal units by 2035 in favor of natural gas, nuclear and solar energy — find out what’s next.
Augusta Quarry makes a splash: After an $11 million revamp, Knoxville’s Fort Dickerson quarry reopened July 2 with floating swim platforms, smooth walkways, restrooms, and free life-vest rentals — find out what’s new.
Kentucky WWII brothers remembered: Kevin Callahan’s “Brothers in Arms” brings to life the stories of 72 sibling pairs who died in World War II, including Kentucky’s John and Pete Zacchi, who fell side by side in the Battle of the Bulge — find out more.
Rain Won’t Dampen Expansion: Crews are working six days a week through record May and June rain to add a 48-classroom wing, a 630-seat auditorium, and over 100 new parking spots at Maryville High School — find out how they’re keeping the project on schedule.
Knoxville casting calls open: Local actors can audition for multiple upcoming movies and TV series, with roles available for all experience levels — find out how to apply.
Knoxville rental nightmare: A Knoxville family says their Bramblewood Townhomes unit is overrun by rats, plagued by broken appliances, exposed wiring and no hot water—yet the landlord insists they accepted the conditions and has moved to evict them for withholding rent — find out what tenants can do.
Spa rises from the ashes: After a Labor Day blaze destroyed her Fountain City location, owner Allyson Asay and daughter Brittney Miller have rebuilt and reopened The Retreat Day Spa in Bearden, complete with community-crafted décor, organic treatments and a new hair-wash station — learn what’s new.
Other Knoxville headlines this week
- Impact lingers a decade after CSX derailment
- THP competes for America’s Best-Looking Cruiser title
- Pedestrian bridge repairs continue on UT’s campus
- Investigators probe North Knoxville house fire
- Knoxville police warn of scam impersonation calls
- Former Chuy’s employee charged with stealing $27,883
- Knox County investigators battle mounting emotional toll
