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Burn Danger “Elevated”

There’s an elevated fire risk in Greeneville. Gusty winds and low humidity levels could lead to uncontrolled fires this afternoon and again tomorrow. West to northwest winds are expected to gust between 20 and 30 mph. Exercise caution and refer to local authorities before burning.

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Annual Easter Egg Roll Scheduled

The annual Easter Egg Roll at the Andrew Johnson Homestead is going to be held on Saturday, March 30th, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The event offers a chance to learn about Presidential history while enjoying springtime fun. Children ages 5-12 and their families can participate in egg decorating, egg-related games, and more. For details, […]

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Greene Technology Center Students Place Well In Recent Skills Conference

A team of six students at the Greene Technology Center won first-place gold medals in the 2023 SkillsUSA State Conference held recently in Chattanooga. Cody Coulston, Natalie Lowe, Ben Varney, Mason Ramsey, John Carter, Owen Mallonee, and Tyler Morrison all had been preparing for months. The students represented the Greene Technology Center at the conference […]

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Health Dept. Director Leaving

Greene County Health Department Director Matthew McConaughey is stepping down at the end of this month. McConaughey formally submitted his resignation to Greene County Mayor Kevin Morrison late last week… on Thursday. His last day at the Health Department will be March 31st. McConaughey began his job as director of the Greene County Health Department […]

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Truth FM Headlines For Thursday 3/16/23

Yesterday, we told you that Preston Moore is in custody in connection with the death back in November 2021 of 20-year-old Caitlin Crum. Now, members of the family of 16 year old Danielle Owens want answers about her death, after her body was found early last month lying in a field. Members of the Crum […]

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Johnson City Man Jailed

A man from Johnson City is behind bars today, and several other people were taken to a hospital Sunday following a physical altercation in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. Deputies say 26 year old Romello Johnson was arrested and charged with assault and battery of a family member, along with felony strangulation. Authorities say more charges […]

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Person Hit By Train In Johnson City

One person was rushed to the hospital last night in Johnson City after being hit by a train. Police say it happened as the person… whose name has not been released… was walking on the railroad tracks between Elm Street and New Street when the train hit them. So far, we have only been told […]

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Ribbon Cutting Scheduled For Spay Neuter Clinic

The Washington County/Johnson City Animal Shelter will host a ribbon-cutting for its spay/neuter clinic next Tuesday at 9:45am. Festivities at the Judy and Doug Lowrie Spay and Neuter Clinic on North Roan Street will continue until 1pm, including food trucks, giveaways and behind-the-scenes tours of the new facility. All are welcome!

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Ella Brown Named Winner

The annual David Crockett High School Pageant has been held, and this year’s winner is Ella Brown. The contestants this year were judged on a list that included interview skills, poise and performance in fundraising, talent, and evening wear. At the end of the competition, the judges chose the contestant who they felt was the […]

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Accident At Nuclear Fuel Services in Erwin

We are now learning about an incident that occurred on Monday at Nuclear Fuel Services in Erwin, in which some employees were sent to the hospital with injuries. Apparently, a chemical reaction in a contained portion of the facility left five employees injured around 10:30 on Monday morning. All five of them were later released […]

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