What has the government shutdown meant for Knoxville, Great Smoky Mountains National Park?

While federal agencies are stuck in a holding pattern, some effects of the shutdown are being felt locally right now; others could be weeks away.

Senate moves toward approving TVA nominees to break gridlock at federal utility

Four of the five Trump nominees for the Tennessee Valley Authority's board are headed toward confirmation by the full Senate.
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Find Lake Adventures, English-Inspired Streets, And Scenic Trails In This Unique City Near Knoxville

This small town in the Cumberland mountains was built around a dam, and the resulting reservoir is a haven for swimming, ...

New book series tells untold history of greater Philadelphia region as prologue to America's 250th birthday

A three-volume book series by Penn Press is retelling the history of the Delaware Valley ahead of the U.S.'s 250th birthday.

Entero Therapeutics, Inc., Launches Grid AI Corp to Redefine How AI Infrastructure Connects to the Power Grid

BOCA RATON, FL / ACCESS Newswire / October 16, 2025 / Entero Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENTO) (“ENTO” or the “Company”) a company pioneering innovation at the intersection of biotechnology and ...

Trump's TVA board nominees will get a Senate hearing after six months of no quorum

The board of the nation's largest public utility hasn't been able to conduct regular business in more than six months. That ...