Local headlines
Local: Three local news sources can provide the news headlines from the area: WBIR, WATE, and WVLT.
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.
Jazz on the Square has live music when Concerts on the Square (opens in new window), the City’s free live music series presented by First Century Bank on Market Square. On Tuesday nights in May, June, and July, some of Knoxville’s most talented jazz musicians perform in a lineup booked by Knoxville Jazz Orchestra director Vance Thompson. Bring your own chairs for first-come, first-served seating. No food or beer will be sold on Market Square. Food is available for takeout from restaurants, but alcohol can only be consumed inside establishments or on their patios. A full calendar is posted at KnoxvilleTN.gov/Concerts (opens in new window).
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
Men’s Health Month, National PTSD Awareness Month, Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, Aphasia Awareness Month, National Safety 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: 46 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 June 9, several notable historical events occurred. Here are a few.
- 1934: The debut of Donald Duck in the cartoon The Wise Little Hen, who quickly became one of the most beloved animated characters in the world.
- 1959: The USS George Washington, the world’s first nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, was launched.
- 1960: Iconic singer-songwriter Roy Orbison released his first massive breakout hit single, “Only the Lonely”.
- 1964: The first flight of the Gemini-Titan launch vehicle took place, a vital step forward in the U.S. space program, paving the way for the Apollo missions.
- 1973: The legendary racehorse Secretariat won the Belmont Stakes to capture the Triple Crown, shattering the track record by an astonishing 31 lengths.
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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.
- PolitiFact– Focuses on political claims and provides a “Truth-O-Meter” rating to assess their accuracy.
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