News Staff According to online listings, a property in Jonesborough is on the market for $14.5 million.An 1830-built historic home on Mitchell Ridge Road was listed in early August and comes with nearly 300 acres of land, two barns, two springs, a pond and a spare house that the lister says would make a great residence for … Read more
The Industrial Development Authority has approved a land transfer for the construction of a new 100-room hotel near Texas Roadhouse at The Falls.According to Mayor Anthony Farnum, city leaders transferred the land in lot 15 to KM-Bristol Hotel LLC, and groundbreaking is slated for early 2023.City leaders expect the hotel to open in 2024.
Greene County Schools has been selected to participate in a pilot program for school nutrition called Global Eats.West Greene High School is the only high school in the country to participate in the pilot, according to Dustin Burnette, director of dining services for Chartwells.The program will feature culinary dishes from China, India, Italy, and Mexico … Read more
Stargazers are in for a treat night! Jupiter will be in opposition from the viewpoint of Earth’s surface in 59 years.According to NASA, weather-permitting, you can expect to see spectacular views of the largest planet in our solar system for the entire night of Sept. 26. NASA says to see the bright red spot you … Read more
Bays Mountain Park is inviting you for a night under the stars in a newly announced event offered through mid-October.The kayak stargazing program gives participants the opportunity to join Bays Mountain staff in a guided trip on the reservoir while learning about the objects of the night sky. The adventure includes an astronomy class that … Read more
While there aren’t full details, a tree knocked over during Sunday night’s storm hit a vehicle traveling on Shady View Road, killing a woman.According to the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), the driver, identified as Laura Castle, 51, of Kingsport, had been traveling near the intersection of West Pond Springs Road in a 2005 Jeep … Read more
Bristol, Tennessee wants to recognize historic buildings and properties.Properties located in three different districts are eligible for consideration for Historic Preservation Awards.The districts include: Bristol Downtown Commercial Historical District, Fairmount Neighborhood Historic District, and the Holston Avenue Neighborhood Historic District.
A Jonesborough man accused of ramming a tree service employee’s work vehicle was arrested, according to Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff Keith Sexton.Deputies say they found 57-year-old Randall Bailey seated in a black Ford F150. He was very unclear and confused when talking to officers. Deputies responded to the 500 block of Cherokee Mountain Road. It … Read more
Unfortunately, police have located the body of an Elizabethton man believed to have fallen into the Doe River.Authorities responded to the 200 block of Academy Street and found “a body in the river that was obviously deceased,” a release from the Elizabethton Police Department states. Investigators identified the person as Roger Markland, 63, of Elizabethton, … Read more
It’ll be somewhat pricey costing the Kingsport City Schools (KCS) about $3.2 million to be sure Dobyns-Bennett High School’s winter sports teams have a place to host their home games as the city awaits more information on structural issues at the Buck Van Huss dome.A national firm is completing a more comprehensive study before KCS … Read more