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➤ Statewide: Volunteer emergency service agencies welcomed the state’s $42.5 million boost to the community services grant pool, saying it allows them to replace outdated equipment and better serve their communities. (More)
➤ Johnson City: American Legion Post 24 completed its Raise the Flag Project, unveiling a 100-foot flagpole and granite monument honoring veterans, first responders, teachers, and others who serve the community. (See Monument)
➤ Knoxville: Ijams Nature Center will make disability-inclusive updates to its Serendipity Trail, using $50,000 in state funds for resurfacing, interpretive signage, seating, and rest areas. (More)
➤ Chattanooga: City officials proposed a $10 million landfill expansion to address the nearly full landfill and reduce the $4.5 million annual cost of transporting trash elsewhere. (More)
➤ Oak Ridge: The local K-25 plant was recognized as a National Historic Chemical Landmark for its pivotal role in enriching uranium for the first atomic bomb and advancing nuclear technology. (More)
➤ Also, Oak Ridge: A Remote Area Medical clinic performed over 800 services during a two-day event last week, offering free medical, dental, and vision care to 400 underserved patients. (See Photos)
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