News Staff The Greeneville Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved a bond issuance for the Greeneville Water Commission at its recent meeting.The board authorized the issuance and sale of up to $9 million in sewer revenue bonds for the purpose of funding capitol improvements to the sewer system and wastewater facility.According to Greeneville Water Commission Superintendent … Read more
Tennessee’s icon Dolly Parton is among the class of 2022 nominees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Cleveland-based institution announced 17 artists Wednesday and groups being considered for Rock Hall induction.The list includes Eminem, Lionel Richie, Duran Duran, Beck, Pat Benatar, Carly Simon, A Tribe Called Quest, Kate Bush, Devo, Judas Priest, … Read more
Tusculum Univeristy has improvements underway to help with pedestrian safety. The extension of a sidewalk along Shiloh Road is in conjunction with work planned by the City of Tusculum to encourage pedestrians to use sidewalks and crosswalks in areas of heavy vehicle and pedestrian traffic.Additional sidewalks are among recommendations made in a Tusculum Community Mobility … Read more
A Chuckey man 28 year old Ethan Lyoyd Knight is facing multiple charges after police said he hit and tried to choke a police dog following a chase, according to Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff Keith Sexton.Deputies responded to a report of Knight believed to be armed with a gun trying to burglarize a home on … Read more
Jonesborough Area Merchants & Service Association (JAMSA) will host Jonesborough’s seventh annual Chocolate Fest from Feb. 11 – 13.The 3-day event will boast various forms of activities, as attendees are encouraged to collect an assortment of chocolates while live music and storytelling are scheduled to play during the festival.According to a release from the town … Read more
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee delivered his fourth annual State of the State address, revealing and breaking down a $52.6 billion budget and what it means for different departments across the state. The budget includes a $10-billion increase from the previous year, and Lee said the markup will go toward education, law enforcement and infrastructure.A recurring … Read more
Community members will celebrate the 6th birthday of missing Summer Moon Utah Wells at Borden Park tonight at 6 p.m.If you’d like to participate in celebrating Summer and praying for her safe return are encouraged to bring a candle to light in honor of the girl last seen at her home on Ben Hill Road … Read more
A new program aims to help Tennessee students broaden their education.The Tennessee Department of Education, in partnership with the Niswonger Foundation, announced the launch of the state’s new AP Access for ALL program.With this program, nearly 2,000 high school students from 102 school districts across Tennessee will be able to take online AP courses.
In an update too a story we’ve been following for you, five people were injured following a “high pressure steam line failure” at Eastman today, according to officials.All five received minor injuries and received treatment from Eastman Medical or Holston Valley Medical Center.Officials said there was no fire and the initial incident is under control.
Tonight Tennesseans and lawmakers will be focused as Governor Bill Lee delivers his “State of the State” address.Lee is expected to not only share his vision for Tennessee, but also a budget and his legislative priorities for the year.“I think it will really be dominated in many regards by education issues in the state,” Sen. … Read more