Created by an act of the Tennessee General Assembly on November 23, 1839. The county was named for then-Governor (and later President of the United States) James K. Polk. Burch E. Biggs’ grandfather, ...

In Knoxville, the site of Fort Sanders, a Civil War stronghold, now holds a neighborhood. Many years ago Dr. James Faulkner found a small fort along the Third Creek Greenway north of the railroad ...

James David Polk is 80 years old, born on May 24, 1945 in Scottsburg. Polk enlisted in the U.S. Marines at age 17 in 1963. He completed his basic military training and his Advanced Individual Training ...

“From sea to shining sea” may very well have served as the professional motto of James K. Polk, our 11th president. Although he served only one term, he was one ...

Names carry weight. I sat with that fact often in Sewanee, where I saw how labels can shape a place. Reporting in Rocky Top, I gained new perspective.

Which brings me to my next adventure here at Knox News. With their move to downtown, the Smokies and One Knox teams symbolize Knoxville's vibrant sports culture, and it is a privilege to provide ...

The marathon reading of President Donald Trump's 900-page domestic policy bill gave way to a marathon Senate debate about its provisions. A key one to watch for Virginia is a proposed amendment by Sen ...

Polk County launched the Polk Arts & Health Collaborative (PAHC) to improve well-being through arts integration. The collaborative, modeled after the NeuroArts Blueprint, includes organizations ...

The budget includes $10 million for Polk State College's planned Haines City-Davenport campus and $6.1 million for its Lakeland Academic Center.

POLK COUNTY, Fla -- All Black History Month, we have been celebrating Black leaders in our communities. Today, we introduce you to Polk County Fire Rescue's new chief, Dr. Hezedean Smith.

Polk County commissioners approved $1.57 million for architectural and engineering services for phase 1 of an equestrian-themed Agricultural Center in Bartow.