Local headlines
Local: Three local news sources can provide the news headlines from the area: WBIR, WATE, WVLT.
The History Parlor is free and open to the public. It convenes at 9:30 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month in the Bilo Nelson Auditorium of the East Tennessee History Center, 601 South Gay Street, in downtown Knoxville. East Tennessee Historical Society: The History Parlor.
Farmers’ markets on Thursdays. Pavilion Farmers Market in Hardin Valley is open every Thursday until October 30, 4-7 p.m. at 2620 Willow Point Way, 37931. See more information Pavilion Farmers Market. New Harvest Park is open every Thursday until September 25, 3- 6 p.m. in east Knox County. See more information Nourish Knoxville Harvest Park
Knox County Schools News: Stay informed on things happening in KCS here.
Ijams Nature Center: Ijams offers programs, activities, and events for all ages on a weekly basis, and almost every day. Check their Calendar of Events here.
KCS Calendar: Stay informed with Knox County Schools calendar here.
Knoxville/Knox County Planning Commission: The Planning Commission meets the second Thursday of each month. Find agenda, minutes, and information here.
KUB Construction: Traffic advisories and construction-related impacts are communicated primarily through the online construction map .
Outdoor Knoxville: A calendar produced by Legacy Parks Foundation has a comprehensive list of upcoming local outdoor events. Find it here.
Mayor’s Kickin’ It with Kincannon: City of Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon shares a monthly podcast with the community. See the podcast here: Kickin’ It with Kincannon.
Mayor Glenn Jacobs weekly podcast: Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs provides a weekly update for the community. See his updates here: Mayor Glenn Jacobs.
Public Safety Personnel: Keep up with the latest news from Knoxville Police Department, Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Fire Department- City of Knoxville, and Rural Metro Fire.
Visit Knoxville published 2026 Guide: The free 2026 Official Knoxville Visitors Guide is now available: Visitors Guide.
Weather: The latest weather forecasts from WBIR Weather.
World headlines
World: Latest World headlines at Google News World.
United Nations: Latest UN News.
National headlines
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, Jewish American Heritage Month, Military Appreciation Month, Older Americans Month, and National Foster Care Month: National Month recognitions go through the official government process of passing a law by Congress or issuing a proclamation by the President.
National: Latest U.S. headlines at Google News US .
Congress: 41 meetings this week: Weekly Review.
Entertainment: Latest in Movies, Music, TV, Books, Arts, Design, Celebrities at Google Entertainment.
Science: Latest in Environment, Space, Physics, Genetics, and Wildlife, at Google Science.
Sports: Latest in NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NCAA, Soccer, NASCAR, & more sports at Google Sports.
Stocks: Follow the stock market: Market Watch.
U.S. Supreme Court: Follow the decisions of the top court here
State headlines
Great Smoky Mountains Travel: Keep up to date on the TN/NC park Basic Information, Visitor Centers, Park Closures and Alerts, Parking Tags, Camping, Hiking, and general Visit Planning, all here.
TN Government meetings: Follow the latest here.
Tennessee Entertainment for All: The TN Vacation website links visitors to any region of Tennessee, featuring up-to-date venues and performances for all ages and preferences.
Tennessee Travel Information: As you make travel plans, get information on all travel issues across Tennessee, here.
Historic Headlines
On May 14, several notable historical events occurred. Here are a few.
1607 – An expedition led by Captain Christopher Newport went ashore at Jamestown to become the first permanent English colony in America.
1853 – Gail Borden applied for a patent for condensed milk.
1862 – The chronograph was patented by Adolphe Nicole.
1878 – The name Vaseline was registered by Robert A. Chesebrough.
1879 – Thomas Edison incorporated the Edison Telephone Company of Europe.
1897 – “The Stars and Stripes Forever” by John Phillip Sousa was performed for the first time.
1897 – Guglielmo Marconi made the first wireless telegraph communication.
1985 – Ray Kroc’s first McDonald’s restaurant became the first fast-food business museum. It is located in Des Plaines, IL
Readers should engage critically with the headlines by querying the search engine of choice (ex: Google, Bing, Yahoo, DuckDuckGo) to discover the truth behind the headlines, seeking reliable sources for the ‘rest of the story.’ We are choosing Google News as a source, with many other media outlets providing versions of each daily headline.
Remember to fact-check information:
- Snopes – One of the oldest and most well-known fact-checking sites
- FactCheck.org– A non-profit organization that monitors the factual accuracy of statements made by public officials.
