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The American Red Cross says if a fire starts in your home, you may have as little as two minutes to escape. A working smoke alarm provides early warning, but knowing what to do next matters just as much. That is worth thinking about during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4-10. Home fires happen every day. According to the Red Cross, there is a home fire somewhere in the United States about every minute and a half. On average, someone is injured in a home fire every hour and someone dies about every three hours. The good news: there are simple steps you can take now.

Local emergency management agencies support statewide effort to program NOAA Weather Radios on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

The State of Tennessee’s annual sales tax holiday weekend will take place Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27.

During a disaster, you may only have minutes to act. Having a plan and supplies ready means you’re not scrambling when every second counts. Pets provide love, companionship, and emotional support, so return the favor by making sure they’re ready, too.

On the morning of Saturday, May 10, 2025, a 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Greenback, Tennessee, about 30 miles south of Knoxville. The tremor was felt across multiple states, including Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, reaching as far as Atlanta.