World headlines
World: Latest World headlines at Google News World.
United Nations: Latest UN News.
National headlines
National Poetry Month; D.E.A.R. Drop Everything And Read Month, National Child Abuse Prevention Monty, National Financial Literacy 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: No meetings this week.
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
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 April 2, several notable historical events occurred. Here are a few.
1872 – G.B. Brayton received a patent for the gas-powered streetcar.
1877 – The first Egg Roll was held on the grounds of the White House in Washington, DC
1889 – Charles Hall patented aluminum.
1902 – The first motion picture theatre opened in Los Angeles, named the Electric Theatre.
1910 – Karl Harris perfected the process for the artificial synthesis of rubber.
1935 – Sir Watson-Watt was granted a patent for RADAR.
1958 – The National Advisory Council on Aeronautics was renamed NASA.
1960 – France signed an agreement with Madagascar that proclaimed the country an independent state within the French community.
1963 – Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King began the first non-violent campaign in Birmingham, AL.
1966 – South Vietnamese troops joined in demonstrations at Hue and Da Nang for an end to military rule.
1967 – In Peking, hundreds of thousands demonstrated against Mao foe Liu Shao-chi.
1972 – Burt Reynolds appeared nude in “Cosmopolitan” magazine.
1978 – The first episode of “Dallas” aired on CBS.
1984 – John Thompson became the first black coach to lead his team to the NCAA college basketball championship.
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- 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.
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