A spokesperson for the City of Johnson City said the temporary closure of Buffalo Mountain Park on Saturday night was due to a wildfire that took three hours to get under control.A release from the city said crews reopened the site late Sunday afternoon after clearing debris and assessing damage. The Johnson City Fire Department … Read more
(LEAD) CONGRESSMAN JOHN RUTHERFORD IS AMONG A GROUP OF LAWMAKERS URGING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO OPPOSE FISHING RESTRICTIONS… NEARLY TWO DOZEN LAWMAKERS SIGNED A LETTER TO THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATOR TO OPPOSE BOTTOM CLOSURES AND SHORTER RED SNAPPER SEASONS FOR RECREATIONAL ANGLERS…CONGRESSMAN RUTHERFORD SAYS THEY’VE MADE SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS RESTORING THESE FISHERIES IN … Read more
With the holiday season well underay, the City of Bristol, Tennessee, advises the community to expect heavier-than-usual traffic during the season.The city said in a social media post that the Bristol Tennessee Police Department will direct traffic in busy areas to ensure smooth flow. The city asks drivers to reduce speed, be patient and be … Read more
The Kingsport Fire Department (KFD) responded to a structure fire in the 800 block of Dale Street this morning. According to a social media post by KFD, fire stations 1, 2, and 4 responded to the call around 8 a.m. on Friday and discovered a house engulfed in heavy smoke and flames. KFD said crews … Read more
Two bodies were found in Unicoi County Friday morning. The bodies have been to William L. Jenkins Forensic Center for identification. Dolly Parton donated $2 million to East Tennessee flood relief, and personally donated $1 million to the Mountain Ways Foundation to assist flood victims. Due to exteme damage, Hampton High School is being relocated … Read more
The Bristol, Tennessee Fire Department held a hose uncoupling ceremony Tuesday to mark the official opening of the newly constructed Fire Station 2. The new facility replaces the old station 2 and includes several upgrades including safety measures that protect firefighters from deadly cancer-causing materials. A “Hose Uncoupling” is a fire service tradition similar to … Read more
Judges from America’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Millennial Interest group selected a Kingsport woman as a 2024 “40 Under 40” award winner. The award honors SBDC network members under the age of 40. Madison Greene is a marketing coordinator for Kingsport’s Office of Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship (KOSBE). To view the complete list … Read more
The Tennessee Valley Authority is planning to increase costs for energy this fall to fund ongoing construction and energy development. The TVA says the 5.25% base rate increase will be taking effect on October 1, 2024. The average residential bill during the 2023 fiscal year was around $138, which means the average bill would cost … Read more
A shelter along the Appalachain trail in Carter COunty has burned to the ground. Volunteers spent Monday morning cleaning up the mess at the Laurel Fork sherlter in hampton, which is located near mile marker 422 on the trail. The Boots Off Hostel and Campground announced the shelter had been detsroyed last week. The exact … Read more
The city of bristol is celebrating the grand opening of a new pckleball park. A ribbon cutting was held Thursday. The facility includes 13 ready to play courts, restrooms, a bar and a restaurant. The park is a partnership between the Bristol Sportsplex and the city. Already lots going on there, with a national tournament … Read more