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Tennessee Rep. Jeremy Faison Stepping Down After 16 Years Representing District 11

COCKE COUNTY, TN (WOKI / WVLT) – After more than a decade and a half in the Tennessee General Assembly, State Representative Jeremy Faison is ending his tenure representing District 11, saying it is time for new leadership and fresh ideas. Faison, a Cocke County native, has represented District...

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Tim Burchett wins reelection to Tennessee’s 2nd Congressional District

Republican incumbent Tim Burchett won reelection to Tennessee's 2nd Congressional District by defeating Democratic nominee Michaela Barnett.

Tennessee · 3d

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Town Hall East meeting examines future of Chilhowee Park

Town Hall East will bring residents and community leaders together Monday, Nov. 9, for an update on Knoxville’s long-range planning process and a panel discussion about the future of Chilhowee Park. The community meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Eastminster Presbyterian Church. Jessie Hillman, principal...

Knoxville, TN · 1d
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Otis “Mike” Campbell elected as Claiborne County’s next mayor

CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Claiborne County has elected Interim Mayor Otis "Mike" Campbell as their next mayor in a second election, after former Mayor Joe Brooks was posthumously reelected in the general election in August. Along with the state and federal races on the ballot for the November...

Claiborne County, TN · 3d
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Chamber hosts networking lunch at Lenoir City restaurant

LENOIR CITY — Business owners and professionals from across Loudon County gathered Friday, Aug. 28, for the Loudon County Chamber of Commerce’s quarterly Power to Promote Networking Lunch at El Señor Rancho Mexican Restaurant in Lenoir City. The event brought together chamber members and guests for an opportunity to discuss their businesses, share organizational goals, exchange contact information and develop relationships with other members of the local business community. The quarterly luncheon series is designed to encourage networking and professional connections while also supporting local restaurants that are members of the Loudon County Chamber of Commerce. During the gathering, attendees enjoyed lunch at El Señor Rancho while participating in conversations about their businesses, exchanging promotional ideas and discussing opportunities to work together. The chamber uses the recurring events to provide business owners, entrepreneurs and other professionals with opportunities to introduce their services, learn about other local businesses and strengthen connections throughout Loudon County. By holding the luncheons at member restaurants, the chamber also seeks to bring additional attention to local dining establishments and encourage participants to support businesses within the community. Chamber representatives said the Power to Promote series is intended to help members build professional relationships while promoting cooperation

Lenoir City, TN · 3d

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Blount Democrats find reasons to celebrate on election night

Despite disappointing results in local races, members of the Blount County Democratic Party found plenty to celebrate Tuesday night as Democrats made gains across the country. The party held its 2026 midterm election watch party at The Bird and The Book in Maryville, where attendees followed local and national election coverage while enjoying appetizers and desserts. “Let’s turn Tennessee blue,” said Marsha, 82, one of the attendees. “We need a change. We need something different, someone different.” Although Tennessee remained in Republican hands, Marsha and other attendees watched as Democrats claimed victories in several traditionally Republican states throughout the evening. By Wednesday morning, Democrats had secured control of both chambers of Congress, according to national election projections, while also winning several closely watched governor’s races. Democratic victories in states including Georgia, Iowa, Nevada, Ohio and Texas gave those gathered in Maryville reason for optimism, even as the results closer to home proved less favorable. In Tennessee, Republican Marsha Blackburn defeated Democrat Jerri Green in the governor’s race, although the statewide contest was considerably closer than the Republican margins typically seen in recent elections. Blount County voters continued to favor Republican candidates, leaving little room for Democratic gains in local contests.

Blount County, TN · 2d

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Chamber holds Business After Hours at Popes at Meadow View

Loudon County business owners and community leaders gathered in September for the Loudon County Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Business After Hours networking event. The gathering was hosted by Popes at Meadow View, located at 9885 U.S. Highway 11 in Lenoir City. The business moved to its current location about a year ago and welcomed chamber members and guests to a setting featuring a variety of fall plants, seasonal produce and retail merchandise. The event gave local business owners, professionals and community representatives an opportunity to meet, exchange ideas, discuss potential partnerships and strengthen connections within the Loudon County business community. Attendees also enjoyed refreshments, visited with fellow chamber members and participated in giveaways organized by the hosts. The chamber’s Business After Hours gatherings provide recurring opportunities for members to network while highlighting businesses throughout the county.

Loudon County, TN · 3d

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Second seat of Aloca City School Board still undecided due to 2-vote margin

The unofficial results of the Alcoa City School Board Election show a 2-vote margin for the second seat on the ballot, and the Blount County Election Commission reports that a small number of votes remain to be counted. The election commission said this is why the results are yet to...

Alcoa, TN · 1d

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Results: Knox County November 2026 election results

KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — It’s Election Day in Knox County, and voters are to decide who will win in several key races. The polls in Knox County are to close at 8 p.m., with results on this page being updated periodically. If you haven’t voted yet, find a sample ballot here. Knox County residents […]

Knox County, TN · 3d

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Knox County Schools superintendent addresses possible closure of four schools

Knox County Schools Superintendent Jon Rysewyk addressed the public for the first time about possibly closing schools to help close an estimated $8 million budget deficit. The district is facing revenue reductions from both the county and the state totaling about $8 million, combined with falling enrollment, rising operating costs and increased debt.

Knox County, TN · 4d

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Knox County Schools considers closing schools, changing start times to cut $4 million

No final decision will be made at Monday’s school board workshop, board member says.

Knoxville, TN · 4d

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Knoxville Flips On School Zone Speed Cameras Nov. 16, Fines Start In January

Drivers rolling through Knoxville school zones are about to meet a new set of eyes. Starting Monday, November 16, automated speed enforcement cameras will begin watching over roughly 39 public school zones across the city, part of a rollout that will eventually blanket 41 school zones citywide. The Knoxville Police...

Knoxville, TN · 3d

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Downtown Knoxville Kangaroo Clocks In at Law Firm and Vape Shop Alike

Bank of America Center — Approximate Site of Law Office Visits. Sophie has two jobs, and neither of them involves hopping around the outback. She is a kangaroo, and she spends her working hours split between a downtown Knoxville law firm and a Western Avenue vape shop in Knoxville, a setup that has turned her into something of a local fixture.

Knoxville, TN · 3d

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Landowners Reach Nearly $350K Settlement in the SoKno Rail Trail Case

Stewart, Wald & Smith, LLC announced that it has successfully settled a federal lawsuit on behalf of seven Knoxville landowners whose properties adjoin the railroad corridor planned for the South Knoxville, or SoKno, Trail. The total settlement for the seven landowners is nearly $350,000. The settlement, reached in October 2026,...

Knoxville, TN · 3d

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Loose plumbing causes flooding at Jefferson Middle School

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. (WATE) — A toilet supply line came loose at Jefferson Middle School Wednesday morning, causing flooding, according to Jefferson County Schools. School staff are working to repair the broken line and clean the affected areas which include parts of the hallway, gym and auditorium. A professional restoration company is also coming to […]

Jefferson County, TN · 2d

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Gina Grubb and Joe Gaddis win Oak Ridge elections

A former police officer and retired teacher is the newest member of the Anderson County Commission. And Oak Ridge High School's longtime football coach , who now works as athletic director, will be the newest member of Oak Ridge City Council. Democrat Gina Grubb beat Republican Don Layton on Nov. 3 in the race for a District 8 seat on the County Commission. She received 2,190 votes, or 58% of the vote, compared with 1,583 votes, or 42%, for Layton, a retired Anderson County judge. That makes Grubb the unofficial winner. The Anderson County Election Commission will certify the results at a later date. Speaking after her win, Grubb credited the "tremendous outpouring of support (and) generosity" of people inside and outside District 8, which includes Oak Ridge residents who vote in the Emory Valley, Woodland and Hendrix Creek precincts. "It has been a fun adventure so far," Grubb told The Oak Ridger, but she said she is now ready to get to work on the commission. In the Oak Ridge City Council race, the unofficial winners are Joe Gaddis, L.C. "Charlie" Hensley, Ellen Smith and Warren Gooch. Anderson County Commission's District 8 has two seats, as do all commission

Oak Ridge, TN · 3d

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Another Earthquake Strikes Tennessee, Between Nashville, Knoxville, & Chattanooga

Another earthquake struck central Tennessee today, adding to the growing number of earthquakes impacting the state in recent weeks and months. According to USGS, the earthquake struck at 8:54 am this morning near the town of Beersheba Springs, located almost in the middle of Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga. The earthquake was relatively weak and was rated as a magnitude 2.5 event; it struck from a depth of 15.8 km. While some did report they felt shaking to USGS, there were no reports of any damage or injuries. Today’s earthquake adds to the growing sum of earthquakes Tennessee has had in recent months where the overall volume of earthquakes there appears to be increasing.

Chattanooga, TN · 4d

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This Quiet Tennessee State Park Is The Small-Town Escape Locals Treasure

More than 190 bird species have been recorded at one riverside park in East Tennessee. That number made me stop and read it twice. It sounds like a nature documentary, not a quick drive off the interstate. The park sits on a big bend of the French Broad River. It...

Tennessee · 5d