TDOT: Traffic alert for Knox County

Motorists traveling on I-40 in Knox County should be aware of upcoming bridge repairs that will have an affect on traffic in East Knoxville.   Starting on Sunday, July 19, traffic on I-40 East and West will experience a reduction in lanes and reduced speed from...

Election Commission Introduces New Voting System

Early voting starts Friday, July 17, and voters will utilize the Knox County Election Commission’s new “paper ballot” system.   The paper system replaces the electronic voting machines, last used for the March primaries.   Approved in December, the change...

Susurrus

By Dr. Jim Ferguson Well, we made it back from the beach without incidence. The only difference I noted in our recent travel was the ubiquitous mask that even our airport’s Smokey bears are forced to wear. Sadly, most of us can now complain, “I can’t breathe.” I would...