HEADLINES from around the world, nation, state and area.
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 leading to many other media outlets for versions of each daily headline.
World headlines
Recent world happenings: China building world’s largest dam/ Rubio in talks with Russia. For these and more world headlines go to Google News World.
Follow United Nations: UN News.
National headlines
Recent national events: Texas missing drops to 3/ Delta plane performs amazing maneuver to avoid midair crash. For these and more national headlines go to Google News US .
Keep up with Congress: At work with 30 committee meetings today: here.
Stocks: Follow the stock market: Market Watch.
Follow the U.S. Supreme Court here.
State headlines
Keep up with TN government meetings here.
Tennessee entertainment for all: The TN Vacation website here links visitors to all regions of Tennessee with up-to-date venues and performances for all ages and preferences.
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.
Local headlines
History Hour at the Farragut Museum. Come today (7/22/25) to the museum from 11 a.m.-noon at 11408 Municipal Center Drive, 37934 to hear Farragut High School Tennessee history teacher Ben Collins speak on lesser-known famous Tennesseans.
Absinthe All Stars for an evening of great music at the Emporium. This free event today (7/22/25) 7-9 p.m. at The Emporium Center, 100 South Gay Street.
Park & Play is at Corryton Park! Meet us there on July 24 at 9:30 a.m. to play free. Info: Knox County Parks & Rec at 865-215-6600. Join us on Thursdays at a featured park for a wide range of fun and engaging activities. Check https://www.facebook.com/knoxcountyparks/ for updates and cancellations due to weather.
Racheff Gardens and Arboretum July 24 garden work day: Thursday’s work day will be held at 1943 Tennessee Ave. Volunteers will work with master gardeners and garden club members from 9 a.m. until noon in the garden of this historic home, which is a project of KCMG. Tasks include removing invasive plants, pruning and sprucing up this public garden. Contact Nancy Howell at nhowell@utk.edu for information.
Jazz on the Square. Market Square Mall offers entertainment every Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. on the outdoor stage. Bring a chair or blanket, or sit on the patio of one of the fine restaurants along the square. Jazz on the Square happens every week in June and September, weather permitting. Presented by the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra in partnership with the city of Knoxville Department of Special Events.
Weather: According to the National Weather Service, today we have a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. with mostly sunny and hot temps near 92 and a low tonight of 71. Not much change expected for Wednesday.
Knoxville/ Knox County Planning Commission: The Planning Commission meets the second Thursday of each month. Find agenda, minutes, and information here.
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.
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.
See previous article for more tips on how to assess reliability.
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