News Staff

National VA Museum

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“Hundreds” of Veterans Administration artifacts including the first director’s uniform. his desk and chair and items from the mess hall are on the way from East Tennessee to Dayton, Ohio, where a National VA museum has been established.And some local volunteers who helped manage a museum here are unhappy with the move.“Everything related to Mountain … Read more

Corrections Officer Convicted

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For violating her oath and the law a former employee at Northeast Correctional Complex in Johnson County has been convicted on misconduct charges.According to a release from the Tennessee Department of Corrections, Shannon Clark was convicted by a Johnson County jury on one count of introduction of contraband and one count of official misconduct.The release … Read more

Community Hang

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Following the announcement that the Blue Plum Festival would not take place again this year, the organization gave four $5,000 grants to local organizations to host other community events.One of those recipients was Cross Anchor Union, who has partnered with Atlantic Ale House and Campbell’s Morrell Music to plan a “Community Hang” on June 5.

Food City Remodeled

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Local officials and Food City administrators celebrated the remodeling of the chain’s Wise, Virginia store.Food City CEO Steve Smith and Virginia Delegate Terry Kilgore were present at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Smith said the location on Woodland Drive has been under renovation for almost 11 months.Plus the new location means more jobs to the remodeled store.“To … Read more

Tusculum Traffic Survey

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Your input is requested to suggest ideas for a Tennessee Department of Transportation Community Transportation Planning Grant to promote traffic and pedestrian safety in Tusculum.The City of Tusculum and the University of Tusculum are developing a Community Mobility Plan to identify existing and future transportation needs within the city.Mayor Alan Corley told the Board of … Read more

Celebrating Tennessee’s Statehood

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Jonesborough, Tennessee’s oldest town, is taking center stage for the 225th anniversary of Tennessee’s statehood.“Jonesborough is the perfect place to do it, it’s the oldest town in the state, Washington County is the oldest county in the state. We are the birthplace of Tennessee, so it’s the perfect place to make this launch,” said Washington … Read more

Spending Money From American Rescue Plan Act

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Waterline extension projects are among those being considered as Washington County Mayor Joe Grandy has created an advisory board to help local government leaders identify projects to be funded by the $25.5 million coming to the county from the American Rescue Plan Act.The Washington County Community Rescue Assessment Board includes members from business, banking and … Read more

Catch A Fish

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Talk about a catch….A local boat dealer is giving one lucky angler a chance to hook the fish of a lifetime this month.According to a post from Watson’s Marine, a smallmouth bass named “Ol Walter 2.0” will be tagged and released into the South Holston Lake.If anyone catches the bass between 12:01 a.m. on June … Read more

Recovery Efforts In Lake

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Multiple agencies returned to J. Percy Priest Lake Monday as recovery efforts are underway following the small jet crash that claimed the lives of seven people in Rutherford County.A Cessna C501 carrying seven people crashed into the lake near Smyrna Saturday morning and all on board have been identified and are presumed dead. FAA officials … Read more

Heritage Festival

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Rocky Mount State Historic Site’s Timeline and Heritage Festival is returning for its third year with over 100 historical reenactors spanning over two centuries.Rocky Mount will host the Timeline and Heritage Festival on June 12-13, which will feature historical reenactments, lectures, demonstrations and presentations beginning with the Revolutionary War and going through modern times, as … Read more