World headlines

World: Latest World headlines at Google News World.

United Nations: Latest UN News.

National headlines

National Poetry Month; D.E.A.R. Drop Everything And Read 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: No meetings this week.

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 Dates for Knox County Primary

  • Wednesday, April 15, 2026 – First day of the Early Voting period
  • Saturday, April 25, 2026 – Final day to request an absentee ballot (10 days prior to election)
  • Thursday, April 30, 2026 – Final day of the Early Voting period
  • Tuesday, May 5, 2026 – Election Day

The Neighborhood Advisory Council usually meets each month except July and December. Meetings are held at 4:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month in the Public Works Building. If you plan to attend, call the Office of Neighborhood Empowerment at 865-215-3232 to make sure the meeting will be held as scheduled. Neighborhood Advisory Council Guidelines [PDF]

Knox County Schools News: Stay informed on things happening in KCS here.

 Dogwood Arts Festival: The annual festival is in full swing. See more at Dogwood Arts and find the viewable trails and gardens at Trails and Gardens.

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 April 15, several notable historical events occurred. Here are a few.

  • 1784 – The first balloon was flown in Ireland.
  • 1817 – The first American school for the deaf was opened in Hartford, CT.
  • 1892 – The General Electric Company was organized.
  • 1899 – Thomas Edison organized the Edison Portland Cement Company.
  • 1923 – Insulin became generally available for people suffering with diabetes
  • 1947 – Jackie Robinson played his first major league baseball game for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Previously he had only appeared in exhibition games.
  • 1952 – The first B-52 prototype was tested in the air.
  • 1956 – The worlds’ first, all-color TV station was dedicated. It was WNBQ-TV in Chicago and is now WMAQ-TV.
  • 1956 – General Motors announced that the first free piston automobile had been developed.
  • 1994 – The World Trade Organization was established.

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