JOHNSON COUNTY DEPUTY AND SUSPECT INJURED IN SHOOTOUT AFTER PURSUIT
A Johnson County Officer Who Was Shot In The Leg Following A High Speed Chase With A Robbery Suspect Has Been Released From The Hospital. Johnson County Sheriff Clifton Worley…
CARTER COUNTY REJECTS PLAN FOR GLAMPING RETREAT IN POGA
The Carter County Planning Commission Has Unanimously Rejected A Preliminary Plan For The Hidden Harmony Glamping Retreat In The Poga Community. Officials Say The Plan Lacked A Required Storm Water…
BODY FOUND IN RIVER IDENTIFIED
The Washington County Tennessee Sheriff’s Office Has Identified A Body Found In The Nolichucky River Earlier This Month. The Body Of 53 Year Old Dion Barnes Was Located On April…
TIM MCGRAW TO HEADLINE PREGAME CONCERT AT MLB SPEEDWAY CLASSIC
Country Music Star Tim McGraw Will Take The Stage Ahead Of The MLB Speedway Classic At Bristol Motor Speedway. The Concert Will Begin About An Hour Before First Pitch, Which…
FOOD CITY LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT TYPE 1 DIABETES RESEARCH
Food City Locations Across The Region Will Host A Donation Campaign From April 30 Through May 27 To Benefit Breakthrough T1d, Formerly Known As JDRF. Customers Can Donate $1, $3,…
JONESBOROUGH FAÇADE GRANT PROGRAM CONTINUES TO SUPPORT DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION
The Town Of Jonesborough Is Encouraging Downtown Property Owners And Merchants To Apply For Its Façade And Architectural Improvement Grant Program. The Initiative Offers Up To $2,500 In Matching Funds…
KINGSPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT RELEASES 2024 ANNUAL REPORT
The Kingsport Fire Department Has Released Its 2024 Annual Report, Highlighting A Drop In Call Volume, Key Achievements, And Ongoing Goals. Firefighters Responded To 7,596 Incidents—Over 500 Fewer Than In…
NEW RENTAL-ONLY NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNED NEAR PINE OAKS GOLF COURSE
Developers Terry Orth And Jordan Hodges Have Broken Ground On A New Single-Family Rental Community Called “The Settlement At University Parkway.” The 50-Home Project Will Sit On 10 Acres Near…
TENNESSEE LAWMAKERS PAUSE IMMIGRATION SCHOOL BILL OVER FUNDING CONCERNS
Tennessee Republican Lawmakers Have Paused A Bill That Would Allow Schools To Deny Enrollment To Undocumented Children, Citing Concerns Over Federal Funding. The Bill Challenges A 1982 Supreme Court Ruling…
WISE COUNTY NEPHEW CHARGED AFTER WOMAN FOUND BURNED IN HARLAN COUNTY, KY
A Man From Appalachia, Virginia Has Been Charged With Murder After The Body Of His Aunt Was Found In A Burned Vehicle In Harlan County, Kentucky. Authorities Say 29-Year-Old David…
FRANKLIN WOODS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL BACK IN FULL OPERATION
Franklin Woods Community Hospital In Johnson City Has Resumed Operations Following A Boiler System Failure. The Facility Restored Service Yesterday Afternoon. Ballad Health Officials Said: “Inpatient Care And Labor-And-Delivery Services…
ERWIN’S UTILITY DISTRICT TO RECEIVE STATE FUNDING
Erwin’s Wastewater Treatment Plant Will Receive 20 Million Dollars From The State To Help Rebuild After Hurricane Helene. The Facility Suffered Extensive Damage When Parts Were Submerged Under Up To…
CARTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPROVE 40 MILLION IN OUTLAY NOTES
The Carter County Commission Has Voted To Issue 40 Million Dollars In Capital Outlay Notes For Hurricane Helene Repairs. The Funds Will Pay For Fixing Damaged Roads And Bridges Throughout…
TENNESSEE GAS PRICES FALL FOR THIRD STRAIGHT WEEK
Gas Prices In Tennessee Dropped Again Last Week, Falling Two Cents On Average. The Statewide Average Is Now $2.70 Per Gallon, Down 54 Cents From This Time Last Year. Johnson…
BRISTOL VIRGINIA LEADERS TO HOLD MEETINGS TONIGHT
Bristol Virginia Residents Can Voice Concerns About The Proposed Budget During Tonight’s Meeting. The City Council Will Conduct Two Public Hearings Starting At 6 P.M. In City Hall. The 95.2…
TWO BIG ACTS COMING TO HARD ROCK CASINO BRISTOL
Two Major Entertainment Acts Are Coming To Hard Rock Hotel And Casino Bristol Later This Year. Comedian Jay Leno Will Perform October 24th, 2025. Actor Billy Bob Thornton And His…
WALLACE SUBARU DONATES TREES FOR EARTH DAY AND STORM RECOVERY
More Than 130 Trees Have Been Planted Or Donated In The Johnson City Area Thanks To A Partnership Between Wallace Subaru, Subaru America, And The Arbor Day Foundation. Over 100…
EXIT 5 SOUTHBOUND IN BRISTOL TO CLOSE FOR WEEKEND ROADWORK
VDOT Says The Exit 5 Southbound Ramp In Bristol, Virginia Will Be Closed From 9 A.M. Friday, April 25 Through 6 A.M. Monday, April 28. The Closure Is Part Of…
TRI-CITIES AIRPORT HOSTING MASTER PLAN OPEN HOUSE APRIL 24
The Tri-Cities Airport Is Inviting The Public To A Master Plan Open House On Thursday, April 24. The Event Runs From 4 To 6 P.M. At Northeast State Community College…
DOLLYWOOD OFFERS $49 ADMISSION FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES THROUGH JUNE 13
Dollywood Is Bringing Back Public Employees Appreciation Days, Giving Military Members, First Responders, Teachers, And Other Qualifying Workers A Special Ticket Offer. Eligible Guests Can Purchase One-Day Admission For $49…
PUBLIC INPUT SOUGHT FOR STATE ROUTE 75 STUDY IN GRAY
The Johnson City Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization Is Asking For Community Feedback On A Corridor Study For State Route 75. The Study Area Stretches From Hugh Cox Road To Interstate…
MAN CHARGED WITH THREATENING SEVERAL PEOPLE IN GREENE COUNTY
A Disturbance At Kinser Park In Greene County Over The Weekend Ended In An Arrest Following A Three-Hour Standoff With Authorities. Deputies Responded To A Call Saturday Night From Park…