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Congress: 26 committee meetings. See today.

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U.S. Supreme Court: Follow the decisions of the top court here

American Heart Month and Black History 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

Pilot’s Heart Month campaign: Pilot, Flying J, and One9 travel centers are asking guests to take part in simple, meaningful actions that collectively make a life-saving difference: Paper Hearts and Round Up by adding a $1, $3 or $5 paper heart or round up their in-store purchases to the nearest dollar at checkout with 100% of proceeds benefiting the American Heart Association’s Life is Why™ campaign or  donate $1, $3 or $5 directly through the Pilot app when placing a mobile order.

Visit Knoxville published 2026 Guide: The free 2026 Official Knoxville Visitors Guide is now available: Visitors Guide.

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, February 10, several notable historic events have occurred. Here are a few.

  • 1763 – The Treaty of Paris ended the French and Indian War. In the treaty, France ceded Canada to England.
  • 1863 – In Virginia, the first fire extinguisher patent was issued to Alanson Crane.
  • 1870 – The YWCA was founded in New York City.
  • 1879 – The electric arc light was used for the first time.
  • 1923 – The Standard Ink Company manufactured ink paste for the first time.
  • 1933 – The singing telegram was introduced by the Postal Telegraph Company of New York City.
  • 1935 – The Pennsylvania Railroad began passenger service with its electric locomotive. The engine was 79-1/2 feet long and weighed 230 tons.
  • 1949 – “Death of a Salesman” opened at the Morocco Theatre in New York City.
  • 1989 – Ron Brown became the first African American to head a major S.political party when he was elected chairman of the Democratic National Committee.
  • 2009 – Amazon announced the Kindle 2.

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Remember to fact-check information:

  1. Snopes – One of the oldest and most well-known fact-checking sites
  2. FactCheck.org– A non-profit organization that monitors the factual accuracy of statements made by public officials.
  3. PolitiFact– Focuses on political claims and provides a “Truth-O-Meter” rating to assess their accuracy.

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