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President Joe Biden approves Major Disaster Declaration for Tennessee, Greene County residents start to see running water nearly one week after Tropical Storm Helene, and more.

Dolly Parton donates $1 million towards Tropical Storm Helene relief efforts, TVA deploys boom across Douglas Reservoir to manage debris from flooding, and more.

Cocke County residents were abruptly evacuated this afternoon after a breach at the Waterville Dam in Western North Carolina following flash flooding caused by heavy rainfall from Hurricane Helene. Morning Editon host Jon Knowles, reporter and All Things Considered host Jacqui Sieber and reporter Pierce Gentry provided updates on the current water levels, road closures and evacuation efforts.

Improvisations To Go celebrates the jazz and culture of great American cities....unless Todd Steed gets lost. In this episode he finds himself happily lost in Greece, enjoying all things Athenian as well as going head first into the superb local jazz scene. In this episode we catch a show from Melina Paxinos at the legendary Half Note Jazz Club, as well as having an engaging chat with promoter Thrassos Irinis. And yes, there will be spanankopita consumption aplenty. Music in this episode features these musicians: Melina Paxinos, Mimis Plessas, George Trantalidis, Daniel Kimbro, Hunter Deacon, Matt Richardson, and some negligible guitar notes from Todd Steed. Anastasia Mousouli on pronunciation assistance.

TDOT needs $478 million to fully restore roads damaged or destroyed by Tropical Storm Helene, and agency spokesperson shares why. Plus, Knox County Schools will remove nearly 50 books off of its shelves following state law

TDEC and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers order CSX to stop mining rock from the Nolichucky River for railroad repairs. Plus, a special education teacher employed at Jefferson County Schools was arrested and charged for allegedly striking a 7-year-old student in the head.

The Tennessee State Veterinarian reports likely outbreak of avian influenza at a commercial chicken facility in West Tennessee. Plus, holiday festivities kick off in downtown Knoxville.

Warming centers are open in Knoxville tonight as temperatures are expected to drop below 25 degrees. Plus, over 3 million Tennesseans voted in the 2024 General Election, setting a new record.

Tennessee officials predict a tax revenue increase range of 1.25% to 2.15% in FY 2026, reflecting a slowdown in tax revenue growth. Plus, East Tennessee State University's marching band will perform at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade after forming just 10 years ago.

Four warming centers in Knoxville will open next month ahead of expected freezing temperatures. Plus, Knoxville City Council approves ordinance to increase the city's hotel occupancy tax rate to 4%.