State Rep. Lowell Russell

10/16/2026

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10/15/2026

Join us on, October 27, 2026: 🇺🇸

10/15/2026

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On October 15, 1937, TYS began a journey that would shape the future of air travel in our region. From the historic terminal pictured here to the bustling airport we know today, so much has changed in 89 years. But one thing has remained the same: our commitment to connecting people and places.

As we celebrate our past, we're even more excited about our future. With new destinations, growing opportunities, and exciting improvements on the horizon, the next chapter of McGhee Tyson Airport's story is already taking flight.

To the millions of passengers who have traveled through our doors, thank you for being part of our history and our future. Here's to 89 years of memories, milestones, and the many journeys still to come!

Happy Birthday, TYS! 🎂✈️

10/15/2026

10/14/2026

Today started early voting! 🇺🇸

Early voting starts TODAY! Take your family, take your friends, take your neighbors, and get out and VOTE today through Oct. 29th. It’s on all of us to keep Tennessee RED and the American Dream Alive!

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

Happy 60th Anniversary Larry & Paulette Summey! 🇺🇸

10/14/2026

Conservative Club of Tellico meeting with Rep. Tim Burchett: 🇺🇸

10/12/2026

It was a great afternoon visiting with friends at the Kahite Pub & Grill. I appreciate Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, Lt. Governor Randy McNally & Senator Tom Hatcher District 2 for attending my yearly meet & greet: 🇺🇸

10/12/2026

IN 1492:

In fourteen hundred ninety-two
Columbus sailed the ocean blue.

He had three ships and left from Spain;
He sailed through sunshine, wind and rain.

He sailed by night; he sailed by day;
He used the stars to find his way.

A compass also helped him know
How to find the way to go.

Ninety sailors were on board;
Some men worked while others snored.

Then the workers went to sleep;
And others watched the ocean deep.

Day after day they looked for land;
They dreamed of trees and rocks and sand.

October 12 their dream came true,
You never saw a happier crew!

"Indians! Indians!" Columbus cried;
His heart was filled with joyful pride.

But "India" the land was not;
It was the Bahamas, and it was hot.

The Arakawa natives were very nice;
They gave the sailors food and spice.

Columbus sailed on to find some gold
To bring back home, as he'd been told.

He made the trip again and again,
Trading gold to bring to Spain.

The first American? No, not quite.
But Columbus was brave, and he was bright.

* Written by Jean Marzollo.