OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — Two people were seriously injured Monday night when a motorcycle crashed into the rear of a vehicle in Oak Ridge. The crash occurred around 8:40 p.m. at the intersection of Tennessee and Central avenues. Both injured individuals were transported to the University of Tennessee Medical Center …
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OLIVER SPRINGS, Tenn. — Authorities are investigating what appears to be a swatting incident after a large law enforcement response on Bennett Road. According to the Oliver Springs Police Department, officers were dispatched after receiving a report of what was believed to be a serious emergency. After responding to the …
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Jack Stockton has officially announced his campaign for Tennessee State Representative in District 32. Stockton, who served 42 years in law enforcement and was elected to five consecutive terms as Roane County Sheriff, said he is ready to take his experience in public service to Nashville. “I’ve spent my career …
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Photo by P. Driessche GATLINBURG, Tenn.—Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host its annual synchronous firefly event at Elkmont from May 20-27. A lottery for vehicle reservations opens at 10 a.m. April 24 EDT and closes at 11:59 p.m. April 27 EDT. Visitors can enter the lottery at recreation.gov for a $1 fee. Every year, in late May or early June, hundreds …
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OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — A multi-million-dollar paving project is moving forward in Oak Ridge, with city leaders approving more than $3.2 million in road work aimed at improving streets across the community. The project will focus on repairing and resurfacing roads in multiple areas of the city, including major corridors …
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By State Senator Ken Yager April 17, 2026 The state budget dominated much of the conversation in the General Assembly during Week 13 of this year’s legislative session and for good reason. Passing a balanced budget is the only constitutional responsibility of the legislature, and it is one we take …
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(NASHVILLE, TN) – Today, the Tennessee House and Senate passed the state’s $58 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, fulfilling the General Assembly’s only constitutional duty. This year’s spending plan reflects a continued return to more typical economic growth following several years of record-high revenues. The budget reaffirms the General Assembly’s longstanding …
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The Tennessee Division of Forestry has issued statewide burn permit restrictions due to increasingly hazardous fire conditions. The restrictions are in effect now through midnight on April 16, though officials warn they could be extended if weather conditions do not improve. Forestry officials say several factors are contributing to the …
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(NASHVILLE) Today, Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) met with representatives from the Tennessee District Public Defenders to discuss their request for legislation that would expand resources for hiring additional staff and supporting grant opportunities. In the photo above from left to right: Austin Anderson, Senator Yager, Dallas Crews, Chelsea Curtis,Patrick Frogge, …
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — It’s that time of year again — football season is winding down, and the rivalry between Tennessee and Kentucky is heating up for a good cause. MEDIC Regional Blood Center will once again face off against the Kentucky Blood Center in the Annual Orange vs. Blue Blood …
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