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Congress: No committee meetings.
Stocks: Follow the stock market: Market Watch.
U.S. Supreme Court: Follow the decisions of the top court here
National Mentoring Month: National Month recognitions go through the official government process of passing a law by Congress or issuing a proclamation by the President.
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.
Tennessee Travel Information: As you make travel plans, get information on all travel issues across Tennessee, here.
Local headlines
Visit Knoxville published 2026 Guide: The free 2026 Official Knoxville Visitors Guide is now available: Visitors Guide.
MLK Events: Organized by the MLK Commemorative Commission, you may find more information and a video here. Currently, a Gallery of Arts Tribute, January 2-31, is at The Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, Knoxville.
Local: Three local news sources can provide the news headlines from the area: WBIR, WATE, WVLT.
Smoky Night Lights by Zoo Knoxville: This immersive show is closed temporarily due to storm damage. More information here.
Outdoor Knoxville: A calendar produced by Legacy Parks Foundation has a comprehensive list of upcoming local outdoor events. Find it here.
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.
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: The latest weather forecasts from WBIR Weather.
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.
Historic Headlines
On this date, January 19, several notable events have occurred.
- 1861: Georgia became the fifth state to secede from the Union.
- 1941: The United States proclaimed a national emergency as World War II escalated
- 1955: President Eisenhower held the first televised presidential press conference, a major step in modern media.
- 1966: Indira Gandhi was elected Prime Minister of India for the first time.
- 1977: The first episode of The Muppet Show aired
- 1981: The Iran Hostage Crisis ended as the U.S. and Iran signed an agreement for the release of 52 American hostages.
- 1993: Bill Clinton was inaugurated as President.
- 2009: Barack Obama was sworn in as the first African American President of the United States.
Notable births include Robert E. Lee (1807), Edgar Allan Poe (1809), Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882), and Dolly Parton (1946), among others.
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