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Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee Scales Support to Meet Need During Shutdown

Effective immediately, Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee has activated its emergency plan in response to growing nutrition access needs throughout our…

Carson-Newman Serve Day leads over 600 students to help others across region

Carson-Newman Serve Day leads over 600 students to help others across region

More than 600 Carson-Newman students gathered together for the University’s annual Serve Day. Despite rainy conditions, the Sept. 24 event led members of…

Op-Ed: Douglas Lake’s Comeback — A Story of Resilience, Trust and Community

Op-Ed: Douglas Lake’s Comeback — A Story of Resilience, Trust and Community

Douglas Lake has always been more than a reservoir. For many, it’s a livelihood. For others, it’s relaxation and treasured family memories. For…

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Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett today announced that his office has referred the names of 42 individuals identified as potential non‑U.S. Citizens who voted to the Federal…

The Knoxville Symphony Chamber Orchestra will bring the magic of live music to the James D. Swann Performing Arts Center at Jefferson County High School on Friday, December 5th…

Effective immediately, Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee has activated its emergency plan in response to growing nutrition access needs throughout our 18-county service area. Thanks to…

Federal Shutdown Threatens SNAP Benefits and Paychecks in Jefferson County As the federal government shutdown continues into November, thousands of Jefferson County residents face growing uncertainty over food…

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Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett Protecting the Vote in Tennessee: Uses Enhanced SAVE Program to Identify Ineligible Voters

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett today announced that his office has referred the names of 42 individuals identified as potential non‑U.S. Citizens who voted to the Federal…

Early Detection is the Best Protection Against Breast & Lung Cancer

Early Detection is the Best Protection Against Breast & Lung Cancer

This October and November, the Tennessee Department of Health is promoting breast and lung cancer awareness with the annual Pink & Pearl Campaign. The campaign combines the pink…

Gov. Lee Warns SNAP Customers to Expect Lapse in Benefits Due to Democrat-Led Federal Government Shutdown

Gov. Lee Warns SNAP Customers to Expect Lapse in Benefits Due to Democrat-Led Federal Government Shutdown

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee warned Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers to expect a lapse in benefits on their cards beginning November 1, because Congressional Democrats have not…

2026–27 FAFSA Application Opens for Tennessee Students

2026–27 FAFSA Application Opens for Tennessee Students

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) today announced that the 2026–27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open for all Tennessee students. Students and their…