Every 10 years, counties update precinct maps based on U.S. Census data. However, due to the county's population growth, state leaders have asked the county to alter maps. The election ...

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — An inmate died on Sunday, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said. During cell checks around 12:17 a.m., corrections officers noticed that the man ...

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — A man faces aggravated statutory rape charges after a missing 13-year-old girl from Iowa was found in Jefferson County, according to the sheriff’s office.

Roane County Executive Wade Creswell announced the unveiling of the Roane County 2025 Long-Range Strategic Plan. Those interested can read the plan here: https ...

From The Office of Emergency Services in Roane County: A significant training event is now scheduled in Roane County. On April 16th, 2025, the Roane County Office of Emergency Services, in ...

Preview/ UTV Tours: Mon. June 9 from 11:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. 250.08+/- Acres | Roane County | Harvestable Mature Timber | Primitive Cabin | Electric Along Road ...

The Roane County Budget Committee has held multiple meetings over the past month and is nearing completion of this year’s budget. Due to a five-year property reappraisal cycle, property values have ...

Two road work projects began in Roane County today. On Interstate 40 Westbound at Mile Marker 351.8, the right lane of two lanes and the right shoulder will be blocked due to scheduled maintenance.

BBBTV12 – Just after 4:30 p.m. on Monday, a Roane County school bus was involved in a collision with a car on Mountain View Road. Fortunately, none of the students on the bus were injured, although ...

On Monday, June 17th, 2024 Roane County celebrated the opening of the low-cost spay and neuter clinic at the Roane County Animal Shelter! The facility is a major step forward for local animal welfare.

Yesterday, a high-speed chase on Interstate 40 in Roane County ended when a 2025 gray Chevrolet Malibu crashed after reaching speeds over 130 mph. The Tennessee Highway Patrol attempted to stop the ...