August 29, 2026
News
UT Medical Breaks Ground on Onsite Childcare Center to Support Workforce, Families
From Contributed Reports KNOXVILLE — UT Medical this week celebrated the groundbreaking of its new onsite childcare center at its main campus, marking a significant… Login to continue reading Login…
Hamblen Early Voting Update
From Staff Reports Almost 2,700 voters have cast their ballots in early voting in the 2026 Hamblen County General Election and the Tennessee State primary… Login to continue reading Login…
KFC founder Colonel Sanders’ signature bow tie and personal planner sell at auction
By DYLAN LOVAN Associated Press SHELBYVILLE, Ky. (AP) — KFC founder Colonel Sanders ‘ signature black bow tie, original cash register and dozens of other… Login to continue reading Login…
Radio Hall of Fame Inductees Recognized at Annual Award Ceremony
From Contributed Reports Two personalities/stations from the Lakeway Area were among 12 total radio hosts and several stations from across Tennessee honored and recognized this… Login to continue reading Login…
UETHDA Announces Energy Assistance Outreach for August
From Contributed Reports The Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency is announcing its Energy Assistance Outreach RV schedule for August. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance… Login to continue reading Login…
Carlyle to host Carlyle World Community event Saturday
T. Phillip Carlyle and Carlyle will be hosting CARLYLE World, a first-of-its-kind community event designed to bring together residents, prospective renters, future homeowners, job seekers, and… Login to continue reading Login…
First Peoples Bank to merge with Peoples Bancshares of Tennessee
From Contributed Reports JEFFERSON CITY — First Peoples Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for First Peoples Bank of Tennessee, announced this week that it has… Login to continue reading Login…
Hancock County to host Kickoff to NET Kickoff to International Overdose Awareness Day Saturday
From Contributed Reports Hancock County will host their second annual Northeast Tennessee Kickoff to International Overdose Awareness Day on Saturday, August 1, from 11 a.m.… Login to continue reading Login…
14 animals seized in Morristown after charges of Animal Cruelty
From Staff Reports A welfare check on some animals at an address on Reno Drive in Morristown resulted in a DCS referral and removal of… Login to continue reading Login…
Gas prices surge past $4 a gallon nationally
By Wade Littleton Tribune Staff Writer The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped 15 cents from last week to $4.0990 per gallon. Most states are now… Login to continue reading Login…