News Staff Although the identity of the person isn’t being released just yet, police say a suspect was arrested after a standoff Monday evening.Kingsport police responded to a home in the 1200 block of Chesnut Street regarding a reported domestic disturbance and possible shots fired.According to the police department, the resident refused to leave the home and … Read more
A Remote Area Medical (RAM) clinic has been scheduled for November 5-7 in Gray.The clinic will be at the Appalachian Fairgrounds. All services are free and no identification is required.Dental, vision, and medical services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.The parking lot will open no later 12:01 a.m. Friday, November 5. Clinic doors … Read more
City leaders are seeking the community’s input so that leaders can best serve Kingsport residents with a survey being sent to a random 27-hunded housholds.According to a release, the city teamed with a firm to create a survey that measures residents’ perception of their community, which includes its livability, quality of life, local policies and … Read more
An early-morning fire destroyed a restaurant and kitchen supplier Sunday, according to a release from the Bristol, Virginia Fire Department.Fire crews responded to a structure fire on Commonwealth Avenue at 2:30 a.m., the release said, and were met with large flames engulfing the roof.The Bristol, Tennessee Fire Department and Bristol Life Saving Crew arrived to … Read more
City officials announced Monday that Oak Grove Road will remain closed through Tuesday for water tap installation.The Greeneville Water Commission said Oak Grove will be closed between Old Tusculum and New Hope roads.IF the work takes longet then the roadway will be closed until the work is complete according to officials.
With Halloween approaching it’s time for scarecrows to return to Main Street in Greeneville.And there’s a new participant this year, Southbound Real Estate is in the running.The 12th annual contest is filled with colorful displays.25 scarecrows are entered this year, with eight different categories for the public to vote on. The scarecrows all have different … Read more
Recently, the Johnson City Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request for a 288-unit apartment complex that will be located on West Oakland Avenue at Chase Drive. The planned 18-acre apartment complex will be located near The Reserve apartment complex in North Johnson City.Developers of the complex say that the complex will offer one, two, … Read more
Road Construction is coming according to aA press release from TDOT two bridges in Kingsport will have closed lanes soon.According to the release, one lane in each direction will be closed starting Oct. 11 on the John B. Dennis Highway bridge over Moreland Drive to allow workers to repair sections of the road.Once repairs in … Read more
Bays Mountain has announced that park-goers will gather at a different location for shows and program next year.Park officials revealed a project in the works – a new amphitheater – that will celebrate Bays Mountain’s 50th year.Eastman and the City of Kingsport helped make the new amphitheater possible. It will move to a more central … Read more
Johnson City and BrightRidge will partner to bring new technology to Founders Park and King Commons.The city is planning to install “Smart City Poles,” that will offer technology that can monitor weather conditions in the parks to pedestrian traffic flow and can even offer Wi-fi.The poles will even be able to play holiday music, warn … Read more