The Birthplace of Country Music has announced the talent lineup for the Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion in September 2021.Some of the musicians set to perform at the event scheduled for September 10-12 include Jason Isabell and The 400 Unit, Tanya Tucker and Blackberry Smoke.The festival plans to host about 100 bands for the three-day … Read more
Bristol, Tennessee Police Chief Blaine Wade has announced his retirement after 37 years in public service.According to a release from the Bristol Tennessee Police Department, Wade’s final day on the job will be June 18, 2021. He has served as chief since 2004.Wade’s career in law enforcement began when he joined the Bristol Tennessee Police … Read more
The mask mandate in Sullivan County set to expire Wednesday was extended until April 30.Sullivan County Mayor Richard Venable and Medical Director Dr. Stephen May have extended the Order for the public and businesses to continue to wear face coverings until April 30, 2021 or until rescinded.The announcement came in a release Wednesday afternoon, hours … Read more
The Tri-Cities’ first Chipotle restaurant opened Wednesday near the Mall at Johnson City.A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Wednesday morning. The Chipotle at this location features the “Chipot-lane,” a drive-through option for customers to pick up orders from the application.While it brings a new dining experience, local leaders are also excited about the new jobs it … Read more
There’s no explanation yet for what caused a fire to destroy a barn and killed about 140 chickens in Greene County Monday, according to authorities.A sheriff’s office report said the fire was in the 2000 block of Shakerag Road. A woman told police she heard a strange noise from the direction of the barn on … Read more
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee says he has received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The Republican Governor says he had the initial Pfizer shot Saturday and will get the second dose in a few weeks. There wasn’t any fanfare surrounding his innoculation.Lee, who is 61, has said he was waiting his turn for the … Read more
The Covered Bridge Days Festival has been moved to the fall because of needed repairs.Covered Bridge Days will be presented Friday, Sept. 24 through Sunday, Sept. 26, according to a press release from the City of Elizabethton Parks and Recreation Department.Event organizers said the date change is due to repairs on the E. Elk Avenue … Read more
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is awarding a grant to the First Tennessee Development District to start COVID-19 vaccinations from mobile vans.The effort to get more people in the region vaccinated is a partnership between The First Tennessee Development District Foundation, the BlueCross Foundation, Region A.H.E.A.D. and the Regional DEI Alliance.A release from TFDD says the … Read more
The Tennessee National Guard will install a new command chief warrant officer during a ceremony Wednesday in Nashville. CW4 David Ward will assume responsibility from CW5 Ricky Tackett, who has been in the position since 2017.The command chief warrant officer provides senior level counsel to the land component commander and Tennessee’s adjutant general.
Miller Industries, a towing and recovery equipment company, is planning to bring about 80 new jobs to Greene County over the course of the next five years.According to a press release Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Miller Industries officials announced that the company will “repurpose … Read more