News Staff

Constitution Bell Ringing

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The State of Franklin Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) in Jonesborough hosted its 10th Annual Bell Ringing ceremony on Sunday to honor Constitution Week.The event took place at the historic Oak Hill School, and according to the NSDAR, focused on the history of the Thirteenth Amendment to … Read more

North Roan Street Construction

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Rolling roadblocks will affect several lanes of traffic on North Roan Street on Tuesday evening, BrightRidge has announced.The roadblocks will impact all lanes in the Hillside Road and Hemlock Lane areas from 3 – 6 p.m.According to BrightRidge, the work is part of an ongoing program to improve electric system reliability. Rolling roadblocks allow new … Read more

Sandhill Crane Hunting Season

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Affectionately called ribeye in the sky the Sandhill Crane Quota Hunmt is now open. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has announced the application period for the 2023 Statewide Hunt is open through Sept. 20.This is the tenth year Tennessee hunters have been allowed to harvest a limited number of sandhill cranes – also known as … Read more

Fairview Housing Grant

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The Johnson City Commission has approved grant funds that will allow an organization to expand housing for homeless women. Fairview Housing, also known as Manna House, plans to use the $88,000 community development block grant to purchase and renovate a house on East Watauga Avenue. The additional space will allow Fairview to increase its shelter … Read more

Fall Colors

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Get ready to see color. Local arborists say our September weather, so far, is perfect for creating vibrant fall colors. East Tennessee State University arborist Travis Watson is gearing up to launch his weekly fall foliage forecast next Thursday, but he says for now conditions are on track for colorful autumn scenery.With over 100 species … Read more

Bristol Stair Climb

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It’s time to remember as Monday, Sept 11. marks twenty-two years since terrorist attacks in the United States, killed nearly 3,000 people when the New York City Twin Towers were destroyed. A local event is the 2023 Tri-Cities Memorial Stair Climb presented by the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol, Saturday, September 9th at 9 … Read more

Upper East TN Food Distribution

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The Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency will have their upcoming food distribution at the following locations in or near Hawkins County:• Sneedville (Hancock County) – Saturday, Sept. 9, Hancock High School, 2700 Main St., Sneedville.• Rogersville (Hawkins County) – Tuesday, Sept. 12, Persia Baptist Church, 141 Old State Hwy 66, Rogersville.• Kingsport (Sullivan County) … Read more

Walters State Community College Fall Prevention

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Walters State Community College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Program and Physical Therapist Assistant Program students will host a free fall prevention event from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 13, at the Niswonger Campus. It’s a free event and there’s no need for registration.“The Center for Disease Control and Prevention states that one in five falls can … Read more

Bristol Rhythm And Roots Safety Set-Up

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Chief Matt Austin of the Bristol, TN Police Department is gearing up for the annual Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion music festival that aims to celebrate Bristol’s musical heritage as the birthplace of country music. Austin says before downtown Bristol fills with music and event goers for the Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion, crews begin … Read more

Brightridge Expansion

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Being two years ahead of schedule and after federal COVID-era funding accelerated the build-out of BrightRidge’s fiber optic internet infrastructure in Johnson City, the company is now looking to grants to bring service to rural parts of Washington County.BrightRidge’s original plan for the roll out of fiber optic service wasn’t expected to be finished until … Read more