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
There’s an urgency for the Northeast Correctional Complex in Johnson County to recover from severe staffing issues. Representative Scotty Campbell says he’s shocked by the testimonies of current and former correctional officers and workers.Prison workers told Campbell that the shortages are making the job more dangerous. Workers have been working long shifts, in some cases … Read more
A Kingsport restaurant that has been serving customers for decades will close its doors next week.The owners have sold the property.Rush Street Neighborhood Grill has already announced on Facebook that Oct. 14 will be its last day in business.The restaurant opened in 1980 as The Chicago Dough Company. The name changed to Rush Street about … Read more
Greeneville City Schools officials on Thursday approved changes to the system’s 2021-2022 calendar.The revision changes the district’s inclement weather stockpile days to professional development days for teachers instead.The professional development days are scheduled for Oct. 22 and Nov. 1 and are non-attendance day for students.