August 29, 2026
News
Gas prices move toward $4 per gallon
By Wade Littleton Tribune Staff Writer The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline went up 10 cents since last week to $4.0190 per gallon. Instability… Login to continue reading Login…
Grainger Flooding Closes Roads
From Contributed Reports Heavy rainfall has caused major flooding throughout the Lakeway Area, including Grainger County, according to the officials. As a result of clusters… Login to continue reading Login…
Dollywood Named Among America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents, Families
From Contributed Reports PIGEON FORGE — Dollywood Parks and Resorts’ reputation as an exceptional workplace continues to earn national recognition, with its latest honor further… Login to continue reading Login…
Officials sought phone records of NYT journalists and their relatives in an effort to unmask sources
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration sought phone records of several New York Times journalists and even those of some of their relatives, according to a motion unsealed Monday — an unusually aggressive attempt to unmask the confidential sources of reporters who wrote about Trump's Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet.
Norris Lake Fatality
The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency is investigating after a boater was found dead in Norris Lake on Tuesday. A man’s body was discovered in the… Login to continue reading Login…
AI stocks lead Wall Street higher, even as Brent oil’s price tops $91
NEW YORK (AP) — More gains for makers of computer chips and other winners of the artificial-intelligence boom carried Wall Street higher Tuesday.
More than 600 cast ballots early in Hawkins
A total of 634 voters has cast ballots early in the Hawkins County General Election and State Primary elections, according to numbers provided Tuesday by Hawkins County Administrator of Elections Crystal Rogers.
Clinch-Powell awarded by THDA as a Top Producer in Homebuyer Education
Clinch-Powell RC&D has been awarded as a Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) 2026 Top Producer in Homebuyer Education.
Complaint accuses doctor involved in failed Tennessee execution of violating ethics
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The sister of a Tennessee death row inmate whose execution was halted because of problems inserting an IV has filed a complaint against the doctor who was involved.
Carden, Walker seeking District 9 Commission seat
The District 9 Hamblen County Commissioner seat is currently held by Jamie Carden, but former commissioner Johnny Walker - running as an independent - wants his seat back.