News Staff While there’s no reported danger to the public a man was shot in Bristol, Tennessee, awhile ago and an investigation is underway, according to police.Officers with the Bristol Tennessee Police Department responded to the area of 16th and W. State Street shortly after the noon hour to a report of shots fired. Dispatch received a … Read more
Kingsport residents will soon have two more options when looking for recycling drop-off sites.A release from the city states there are plans to “re-establish a recycling drop-off site at the Kingsport Civic Auditorium” in 200, and create a new full-service site on Industry Drive. The new Industry Drive site will accept household and yard waste … Read more
A juvenile is facing charges for a at least 20 auto burglaries in one Kingsport neighborhood, according to police who also said each vehicle targeted was unlocked.The Kingsport Police Department has announced the arrest of a 14-year-old male, whose name cannot be released by police due to his age.According to police, the juvenile admitted to … Read more
To prepare for the hiring of new officers, the Kingsport Police Department (KPD) has set a testing date for officer applicants in June.A release from the KPD states that on June 14, a Police Applicant Testing Session will be held for those hoping to fill existing and upcoming vacancies within the department.The department does accept … Read more
The nation’s largest public utility The Cumberland Fossil Plant in Tennessee plans to shut down a massive coal-fired power plant, but wants to replace it with natural gas. That would put the federal Tennessee Valley Authority out of alignment with President Joe Biden’s administration goal of a carbon-pollution-free energy sector by 2035.Officials with the utility … Read more
A former Johnson City police detective who resigned several months ago has been charged with sexual battery by an authority figure.Thomas Lee Dillard is accused of committing the crime in February 2021 in Sullivan County, according to court documents.Dillard was booked into the Sullivan County Jail and was released after posting a $15,000 bond. His … Read more
Need employmemnt? Hard Rock Bristol will hold more hiring events this week and early next week.The first will take place Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. for all positions. A second event for food and beverage positions will be held Monday, May 16 and Tuesday, May 17 from … Read more
The Open Air Market is coming to Downtown Elizabethton, bringing back what many liked about Evenings on Elk. This afternoon is the big launch of what will be months of busy Thursdays downtown.The Open Air Market Food Truck Rallies will be held on Thursdays from 3-8 p.m. There will be special musical guests, too plus … Read more
Goats have returned to Cement Hill in Kingsport to continue a job they started chomping on last year.A herd of nearly 100 goats are eating kudzu in an effort to clear the property for future development. Cement Hill is set to become a park with walking trails and overlook spots and work is expected to … Read more
In preparation for the 14th annual Racks by the Tracks Festival on May 14, Kingsport officials are cautioning motorists that several areas will close in preparation for and during the event.Clinchfield Street from West Center Press streets will remain closed beginning at 3 p.m. Friday, May 13 and throughout the festival.Several more roads will close … Read more