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Congress: No committee meetings today.
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 26, several notable events have occurred.
1784 – In a letter to his daughter, Benjamin Franklin expressed unhappiness over the eagle as the symbol of America. He wanted the symbol to be the turkey.
1875 – George F. Green patented the electric dental drill for sawing, filing, dressing, and polishing teeth.
1911 – Inventor Glenn H. Curtiss flew the first successful seaplane.
1934 – The Apollo Theatre opened in New York City.
1947 – “The Greatest Story Ever Told” was first heard on ABC radio.
1950 – The American Associated Insurance Companies of St. Louis, MO, issued the first babysitter’s insurance policy.
1984 – CBS television debuted Mickey Spillane’s “Mike Hammer.”
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- PolitiFact– Focuses on political claims and provides a “Truth-O-Meter” rating to assess their accuracy.
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