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
World: Latest World headlines at Google News World.
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National headlines
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Sports: Latest in NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NCAA, Soccer, NASCAR & more sports at Google Sports.
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.
Congress: No committee meetings.
Stocks: Follow the stock market: Market Watch.
U.S. Supreme Court: Follow the decisions of the top court here.
State headlines
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.
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
Jazz on the Square. Market Square Mall offers entertainment 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 May, June and September, weather permitting. Presented by the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra in partnership with the city of Knoxville Department of Special Events.
Two farmers markets on Thursdays/ Last day for New Harvest Park: Every Thursday until September 25, 3-6 p.m. at New Harvest Park in east Knox County. See more information Nourish Knoxville Harvest Park Pavilion Farmers Market in Hardin Valley until October 30, 4-7 p.m. at 2620 Willow Point Way, 37931. See more information Pavilion Farmers Market.
Tours of Westwood House. The docent-led tours of this Knox Heritage home happen every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. See scheduled times 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.
Weather: Mid 80s with a slight chance of rain According to the National Weather Service, today we will have showers and possibly a thunderstorm most of the day with a high near 79. Tonight, there is a chance of storms, with a low of around 65.
Hard Knox Roller Derby final home event of the season this Saturday, Sept. 27: The World’s Fair Exhibition Hall will have three games Saturday, with the league’s head coach, Kilty Konscious (Randal Yates), hanging up his skates and retiring after Saturday. He’ll play his final game at 3 p.m., then close out his career by coaching the two final bouts at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Doors open at 2 p.m.
Ftn. City Christmas Parade float applications are now LIVE: Check out www.fountaincitychristmasparade.com to fill out the sponsorship form and/or the participant application to have a float in the 2025 Christmas Parade. The deadline for participant applications is October 28, 2025. If you have questions, reach out to Charlie Pratt at Charles.pratt@mwarep.org.
You Might Be Right. This podcast, featuring former Tennessee Govs. Bill Haslam and Phil Bredesen, aims to inspire the next generation of leaders in government, public policy, and public service by demonstrating that thoughtful, civil conversations about tough topics are still possible. In this episode, Bredesen and Haslam are joined by Reagan Farr, co-founder & CEO of Silicon Ranch, and Shameek Konar, former CEO of Pilot & head of energy at Ara Partners, to discuss evolving demands in energy consumption and how changing policies are affecting our nation’s energy and climate.
Knoxville/ Knox County 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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