Around 150 volunteers gathered on Saturday, despite the rainy weather, to take part in the 2nd annual Johnson City Beautification Day. ETSU Civic and Leadership Engagement Coordinator Nathan Farnor said volunteers even came from outside Johnson City. Volunteers were split into about 15 small groups and tackled the trash in several parts of the city … Read more
Milligan University hosted its 2024 Cycling Classic on Sunday. Cyclists peddled the roads of Elizabethton on Sunday as Milligan University hosted a conference race, one of few before competing at nationals in New Mexico. The race day consisted of five races ranging from beginner to advanced courses. Milligan Cycling Coach Zack Nave spoke with News … Read more
Governor Bill Lee has signed a bill prohibiting untrained service animals from being in restaurants. HB1635, would prohibit “emotional support animals that are not trained, or being trained, to perform tasks or work for a person with a disability” from indoor food service establishments. And, would give restaurants the power to turn away patrons with … Read more
East Tennessee State University (ETSU) hosted its annual 2024 Appalachian Highlands Economic Forum at the ETSU Martin Center on Friday morning. The forum served as an opportunity to discuss a range of pressing economic issues such as housing, market performance and economic opportunities in the region. several economists and financial experts from ETSU’s Department of … Read more
The Kingsport Fire Department is considering replacing its current Fire Station Number 2 due to aging buildings and other needs. Funding discussions are currently underway for the new building, which would house administrative staff and be located near the former Legion Pool. The department is also considering constructing a fire station near the Tri-Cities Airport, … Read more
Eastman Chemical Company announced Thursday that its new molecular recycling facility in Kingsport is now operational. The company said the facility had achieved on-spec initial production and was generating revenue. The facility breaks down landfill-bound plastic waste into molecular building blocks that can be reassembled to make virgin-quality material, according to Eastman.
Johnson City leaders are moving forward with plans to study a new John Sevier Center and Downtown Centre. Commissioners approved the study Thursday night, which will be done by Hunden Partners. The vote was to approve spending no more than 175-thousand dollars on the study to determine the best use for both sites downtown. Phase … Read more
The US Postal Service will lease a building across from Johnson City Hall in order to move it’s distribution and ocllection center. USPS Spokespersonm Evelina Ramirez told WJHL TV on Thursday that they are reviewing alternative locations for the retail operation. The site at 128 Roweland Drive if the former home of Kennemetal Corporation, which … Read more
More than $7 million in grant funding has been awarded to Northeast Tennessee organizations by the Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council. The grants are meant to go toward treatment, recovery support, primary prevention, education and training, harm reduction, and research and evaluation. Among those receiving grant funds, East Tennessee State University for 10 projects.
A 12-year-old boy faces multiple charges after allegedly making threats to Bristol Virginia Middle School Wednesday. Schools Superintendent David Scott posted online that the district was made aware of the threats shortly before the school doors opened. A search was conducted. No threat was found. The boy has ben charged with seven felony charges of … Read more