East Tennessee
Coverage of East Tennessee in the Nexus archive.
- Donald J. Trump Bridge to debut on I-40 in East Tennessee
A bridge along Interstate 40 in East Tennessee will be renamed in honor of President Donald Trump during a ceremony Thursday. The bridge is part of a planned renaming initiative.
- Helene rebuild continues with resiliency on engineer’s minds
Parts of East Tennessee and Western North Carolina remain changed following Hurricane Helene in the Fall of 2024. Rebuilding efforts continue with a focus on resiliency in engineering.
- Tennessee likely to see warmer-than-average summer
Tennessee is expected to experience a warmer-than-average summer, with most of the state likely to have above-normal temperatures. Precipitation forecasts are uncertain, but drought conditions are projected to persist in East Tennessee, while Middle and West Tennessee may see improvements with favorable rainfall.
- Not my pants: Tennessee woman claims drugs found in pocket did not belong to her
A Tennessee woman was arrested for methamphetamine possession after police found drugs in the pocket of her jeans. She claimed the pants did not belong to her but admitted wearing them during a 12-hour work shift.
- ICE enforcement operation leads to over 100 arrests in East Tennessee
An ICE enforcement operation in partnership with local agencies resulted in 117 arrests in East Tennessee from May 24 to May 30. Some detainees faced criminal charges such as theft, domestic assault, and driving under the influence, while others may be charged with illegal reentry. The operation involved the 287(g) program, which collaborates with local law enforcement on immigration enforcement.