KINGSPORT OFFERS INTRO TO SKATEBOARDING LESSONS
The Kingsport Parks And Recreation Department Will Host Introduction To Skateboarding Lessons For Children Ages 7 To 12 Starting September 9. The Classes, Held At Scott Adams Memorial Skatepark, Will…
$18M EXPANSION BREAKS GROUND AT WILLIAM KING MUSEUM
Abingdon, Va. – The William King Museum Of Art Has Begun Work On An $18 Million Expansion, Set To Bring National Attention To The Museum. The New Wing Will House…
TUSCULUM ALUMNUS EARNS PRESTIGIOUS ROTARY INTERNATIONAL GLOBAL GRANT SCHOLARSHIP
Tusculum University Alumnus Eirik Dahlgren Has Been Awarded Rotary International’s Global Grant Scholarship, Valued At $35,000. Dahlgren, Who Graduated In 2023 With A Degree In History And Museum Studies, Will…
ETSU HONORS DISTINGUISHED FACULTY
At ETSU’s Annual Faculty Convocation, Three Professors Were Honored With The Distinguished Faculty Award. Dr. Cuihong Jia Was Recognized For Her Research In Neurological Issues, Dr. Andrew Joyner For His…
ASHCROFT & OAK JEWELERS TO OPEN AT THE MALL AT JOHNSON CITY
The Mall At Johnson City Is Adding Ashcroft & Oak Jewelers To Its Lineup. The Family-Owned Retail Jewelry Chain Will Open In A 2,114-Square-Foot Space On The Lower Level Near…
UNDERCOVER OPERATION IN JOHNSON CITY RESULTS IN ARRESTS FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING
An Undercover Operation By The Tennessee Bureau Of Investigation’s Human Trafficking Unit, The Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force, The Johnson City Police Department, And The 1st Judicial District Attorney General’s…
SMYTH COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD VICE-CHAIR ARRESTED ON CHILD SEX CRIME CHARGES
The Vice-Chairman Of The Smyth County School Board Has Been Arrested And Charged With Child Exploitation According To The DOJ. Todd Steward Williams Was Taken Into Custody At His Home.…
WALMART ADDRESSES BED BUG CONCERNS AT GREENEVILLE STORE
Walmart’s Corporate Office Has Responded To Reports Of An Alleged Bed Bug Outbreak At Its Greeneville Location On East Andrew Johnson Highway. Walmart Representatives Confirmed That Pest Control Measures Are…
BRISTOL SPRING RACE TO MOVE BACK TO APRIL IN 2025
Sources Reveal That The Bristol Motor Speedway Spring Race Is Moving Back To April, Likely On The Weekend Of April 13. The Fall Race Will Remain Almost Unchanged, Set For…
ETSU MARTIN CENTER ANNOUNCES 2025 SPRING BROADWAY SEASON
The ETSU Martin Center Has Announced Its 2025 Spring Broadway Season, Presented By Bank Of Tennessee. The Lineup Includes “Pretty Woman: The Musical” (January 27-28), “Hadestown” (March 10-12), “Dear Evan…
JEREMIAH CAFÉ OPENS, PROVIDING JOBS FOR NEURODIVERGENT WORKERS
Jeremiah Café In Johnson City Has Officially Opened, Offering Meaningful Employment To Individuals On The Neurodivergent Spectrum. Located On West Walnut Street, The Café Serves Homemade Breads, Pastries, And Salads.…
BLUFF CITY SOLDIER KILLED IN KOREAN WAR ACCOUNTED FOR AFTER 73 YEARS
Bluff City, Tenn. – The Remains Of U.S. Army Pvt. 1st Class Arlie P. Barrett, A 19-Year-Old Soldier Killed In Action During The Korean War, Have Been Identified. Barrett, A…
BODY FOUND IN GREENE COUNTY GARAGE
The TBI Is Assisting The Greene County Sheriff’s Office In A Death Investigation. The Body Of A Man Was Found This Week In A Detached Garage On Hartman Lane. The…
JOHNSON CITY SCHOOLS REVEAL PLAN FOR NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Johnson City School Officials Have Revealed Plans For The New Towne Acres Elementary School. The Two-Story Building Will Replace The Original 1966 Structure, Featuring 38 Classrooms, A Secure Playground, Outdoor…
TWO PLANTS IN WASHINGTON COUNTY TENNESSEE ANNOUNCE CLOSURES
Two Manufacturing Plants In Telford, Jtekt And Nakatetsu Machining Technologies , Will Cease Operations By 2026, Affecting Almost 250 Employees. The Plants, Which Have Operated In The Washington County Industrial…
LONG-TERM TRI-CITIES AIRPORT AUTHORITY EMPLOYEES RETIRE
Two Long-Term Tri-Cities Airport Authority Members Are Retiring. Trevor Rice Was Named The New Director Of Marketing And Will Replace Kristi Haulsee, While Rachel Squibb Will Be The New Director…
BUSINESS OWNER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MACHINE ACCIDENT
The Owner Of Southland Equipment Company In Greene County Has Been Seriously Injured In A Machine Incident. Jeremy Roberts Was Reportedly Delivering Equipment In Virginia When A Hay Spear Fell,…
MOUNT CARMEL LEADERS ADDRESS RECENT SEWER PLANT FINES
The Mount Carmel Board Of Mayor And Aldermen Has Passed Two Resolutions To Address The Town’s Sewage Plant Crisis. The Town Is Facing $187,000 In Fines From The Tennessee Department…
TVA INCREASING POWER RATES SOON
The Tennessee Valley Authority Plans A 5.3% Base Rate Increase Effective October 1st. This Follows A 4.5% Increase Just Last Year. This Will Add Approximately $4.35 To The Average Monthly…
TENNESSEE PROMISE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
Tennessee’s Promise Scholarship Offers High School Seniors The Chance To Attend Community Or Technical College Tuition-Free, But Many Students Need Guidance To Take Advantage Of It. To Support These Students,…
NEW MURAL TO BRIGHTEN DOWNTOWN BRISTOL
A New Mural Featuring Flowers Native To The Region Is Coming To Johnny Wood Plaza In Downtown Bristol. The Project, Led By Artist Tricia Tripp And Believe In Bristol, Is…
TRI-CITIES SCHOOLS AND NONPROFITS RECEIVE DOLLAR GENERAL LITERACY GRANTS
Several Schools And Nonprofits Across The Tri-Cities Have Been Awarded Grants Through The Dollar General Literacy Foundation. Nearly $660,000 In Youth Literacy Grants Were Distributed To Tennessee Organizations, With Funds…