Sen. Hagerty announces reelection bid, ending speculation of gubernatorial run
Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) is running for reelection in 2026, ending speculation about a potential gubernatorial bid to ...
Tennessee Baseball player sues NCAA over eligibility, arguing association bylaws violate Sherman Antitrust Act
The federal lawsuit was filed by Alberto Osuna Sanchez, a first baseman and designated hitter. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A ...
Higher housing costs adds to growth in Rutherford County middle, high schools
Rutherford County School district leaders plan to request funding to build a new middle school and a new high school to help accommodate the community’s rapid growth.
Can Knoxville's airport change its name? Losing 'McGhee Tyson' would cost the city | Know Your Knox
The name "McGhee Tyson" doesn't roll off the tongue, but there are many reasons to keep it, including a binding contract from ...
Lone Tree Pass: New development to soon bring restaurants, shops and condos to Gay Street intersection
Lone Tree Pass is set to open at the end of the year. It will be home to 57 condos and at least six spaces for retail and restaurants.
OPM directs agencies to fire government workers still on probation
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) officials met with agency leaders across government Thursday and directed them to begin ...
Trump rolls back CFPB, USAID and DOE: Where things stand
President Trump supercharged his overhaul of government agencies this week that included a fresh round of a widespread firings. Trump signed an order this week indicating agency heads initiate ...
McConnell on RFK Jr.: ‘I will not condone the relitigation of proven cures’
Sen. Mitch McConnell issued a blistering indictment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday, with the Kentucky Republican saying ...
Judge denies Tennessee baseball player's bid for extra NCAA eligibility year
During a hearing Thursday, the judge denied the temporary restraining ordered because it "asks the Court to disturb the status quo." ...
PBS closes DEI office
Public broadcaster PBS is closing its office of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), The Hill confirmed Tuesday. “In order ...
Loudon resort vying for 'Best Hotel in the World' status. How to vote for Windy Hill
The family-farm-turned-elegant-resort near the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains is in the running for Travel + Leisure's 2025 awards.
Treasury, Congress watchdogs launch audits into DOGE access to payment system
Two government watchdogs have launched audits into the new Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) access to a sensitive federal payment system located at the Treasury Department.  The ...