James White’s Fort stands on a hill in Knoxville. This is a snippet of what early Knoxville looked like in the early 1780s. All established by James White. “So he is the founder of Knoxville,” Robert ...

Tennessee is one of three states in the country that require their county executives to be called "mayors." Here's when that ...

President Donald Trump has announced four nominees for the Tennessee Valley Authority’s board, which for months has lacked a ...

State and federal crews expedited road and bridge repair work across East Tennessee. Drivers are still feeling the effects.

The Rhea County Courthouse has become and remained an important historical site since the notorious Scopes trial. Still, to ...

A death investigation by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office is underway, a sheriff’s office spokesperson said.

The Annual Awards of Excellence were presented to people and organizations throughout the state by the East Tennessee Historical Association on Saturday, May 31, at the East Tennessee History Center ...

The Knox News All-PrepXtra 2024-25 girls swimming team has been released. Maryville freshman Ellie Stanley is the Knox News All-Area Girls Swimmer of the Year. Knoxville area stars shined at the 2025 ...

Amidst Hurricane Helene's vast destruction, a reporter and photographer made it their mission to access one tiny community ...

Below, you'll find answers to some of the most popular questions asked by those moving to town or new to living in Knoxville. Once you're finished, you can check out the full Knoxpedia guide and all ...

The Tennessee comptroller, the state's watchdog agency, is investigating Knox County Trustee Justin Biggs for excessive spending on hotels and trucks.

Biggs and members of the trustee’s office billed the county for expensive hotel stays and travel in leased Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup trucks.