Readers should engage critically with the headlines by querying the search engine of choice (ex: Google, Bing, Yahoo, DuckDuckGo) to discover the truth behind the headlines, seeking reliable sources for the ‘rest of the story.’ We are choosing Google News as a source leading to many other media outlets for versions of each daily headline.
World headlines
World: Latest World headlines at Google News World.
United Nations: Latest UN News.
National headlines
National: Latest U.S. headlines at Google News US .
Sports: Latest in NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NCAA, Soccer, NASCAR, & more sports at Google Sports.
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.
Congress: Busy session with 25 committee meetings. See today.
Stocks: Follow the stock market: Market Watch.
U.S. Supreme Court Follow the decision of the top court here.
State headlines
TN Government meetings: Follow the latest here.
Tennessee Entertainment for all: The TN Vacation website here links visitors to any region of Tennessee with 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.
Local headlines
Mayor Jacobs update: Mayor Glenn Jacobs provides a weekly update on YouTube.
Lunch and Learn at ETHS Join us on Wednesday, noon to 1 p.m., at ETHS, 601 S Gay St. to learn more about Jane Austen and the upcoming production of Sense and Sensibility at the Clarence Brown Theatre with the director, Casey Sams, and some cast members. On Pay What You Can night (Sept 17), proceeds will benefit the History Center. Discounted tickets are also available through the Explorer Pass program on select nights.
Second Harvest Distribution Day Join us for a Mobile Pantry in Knoxville at Redemption Church, 3550 Pleasant Ridge Road, Knoxville, TN 37921 on Wednesday, September 17th, 2025, 10 a.m.until all allotted food has been given out. Please arrive when the distribution starts, rather than before the start time. If you’re interested in volunteering, please register on Volunteer East Tennessee here.
Market Square Farmer’s Market Every Wednesday, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Nourish Knoxville operates four producer-only farmers’ markets in Knoxville, Tennessee. Everything sold at our farmers’ markets is grown/raised/produced by the vendor within a 150-mile radius of Knoxville, Tennessee.
Professor Mohamed Faizer to speak on “The Constitution and the Reasons for its Provisions” The special speaking event will be on Wednesday, 6 p.m. at Blount Mansion Visitors Center, 200 West Hill Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902. Limited free parking onsite $10 Donation suggested at the door, Cash and Card accepted
Ijams Nature Center Ijams has programs, activities, and events for all ages on a weekly basis, and almost every day. Check their Calendar of Events here.
Weather: Mid 80s & sunny days continue. According to the National Weather Service, today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 84 and tonight’s low around 60.
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.
Remember to, fact-check information:
- 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.
See previous article for more tips on how to assess reliability.
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