World headlines
World: Latest World headlines at Google News World.
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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: One meeting 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.
Local headlines
Election Day Tuesday, May 5, 2026 – 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
KCS Community Resources. Whether you’re looking to get involved with school activities, request the use of district facilities, distribute flyers about community programs, submit a facility naming request, or request public records, this page serves as your hub for information and processes. here.
Preschool Story Time: A free weekly Tuesday preschool program, 10-11 a.m. at Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum, 2649 Boyds Bridge Pike, 37914. Engaging stories, nature exploration, hands-on gardening, crafts, and other activities that nurture the youngest gardeners and their grownups are offered April- October.
Local: Three local news sources can provide the news headlines from the area: WBIR, WATE, WVLT.
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.
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.
Historic Headlines
On May 5, several notable historical events occurred. Here are a few.
- 1494 – Christopher Columbus sighted Jamaica on his second trip to the Western Hemisphere. He named the island Santa Gloria.
- 1809 – Mary Kies was awarded the first patent to go to a woman. It was a technique for weaving straw with silk and thread.
- 1865 – The Thirteenth Amendment was ratified, abolishing slavery in the U.S.
- 1891 – Music Hall was dedicated in New York City. It was later renamed Carnegie Hall.
- 1917 – Eugene Jacques Bullard becomes the first African American aviator when he earns his flying certificate with the French Air Service.
- 1956 – Jim Bailey became the first runner to break the four-minute mile in the U.S. He was clocked at 3:58.5.
- 1961 – Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., aboard Mercury capsule Freedom 7, became the first American in space when he made a 15-minute suborbital flight
- 1966 – Willie Mays broke the National League record for home runs when he hit his 512th.
- 1978 – Pete Rose of the Cincinnati Reds registered his 3,000th major league hit.
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