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United Nations: Latest UN News.

National headlines

March 29: National Vietnam War Veterans Day

American Red Cross Month, Women’s History Month, Irish-American Heritage 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: 56 meetings this week: Weekly View.

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

Winter Farmers Market through March on Saturdays 10-2 at Market Square. Brace the cold for an hour or two to get some grocery shopping done while putting money in your friends’ and neighbors’ pockets: Winter Farmer’s Market – Market Square   

Winter Farmers Market at Hardin Valley Hardin Valley Event Center, 2620 Willow Point Way, Knoxville, is hosting a 2026 Winter Farmers Market on the second and fourth Saturdays, January through April 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info here.

Saturday Knox County Master Gardeners March Events: Ask a Master Gardener event will be held on Mar. 28 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Harden Valley Pavilion Winter Farmers Market, at 2620 Willow Point Way. For more information or to ask a question online, go to https://www.knoxcountymastergardener.org/ask-a-master-gardener/

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 March 27, several notable historical events occurred. Here are a few.
1794 – The U.S. Congress authorized the creation of the U.S. Navy.
1841 – The first steam fire engine was tested in New York City.
1860 – The corkscrew was patented by M.L. Byrn.
1884 – The first long-distance telephone call was made from Boston to New York.
1899 – The first international radio transmission between England and France was achieved by the Italian inventor G. Marconi.
1912 – The first cherry blossom trees were planted in Washington, DC. The trees were a gift from Japan.
1976 – Washington, DC, opened its subway system.
2007 – NFL owners voted to make instant replay a permanent officiating tool.

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