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Read MoreChuckey Utility District Obtains Loan To Improve Water Infrastructure
The Chuckey Utility District has received a $1.83 million loan to improve water infrastructure. The loan will fund waterline extensions and comes from the state’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. The loan carries a 1.87% interest rate over 20 years, with nearly half of it forgiven. The total funds were part of $31.7 million in […]
Read MoreMuch Of David Crockett Birthplace State Park Destroyed
Flooding from Hurricane Helene has destroyed a nearly 60-year-old monument at David Crockett Birthplace State Park. The structure, built by the Limestone Ruritan Club and featuring stones from all 50 states, was swept away by the Nolichuckey River. Most of the stones have been recovered, but the park’s farmstead buildings and playgrounds were also washed […]
Read MoreSpeaker Johnson Speaks Out About Anemic Federal Response To Helene Disaster And Says CBS Drastically Edited Content
Speaker Mike Johnson posted a video to his X account showing how his answer about his experience with Helene survivors in Western North Carolina and East Tennessee was drastically edited. Rebecca Hughes with more…
Read MoreAuthorities are warning people in Tennessee and North Carolina after around 10 million pounds of meat was recalled over listeria contamination risk. Katie Gray reports…
Read MoreEarnest Bridge May Stay Closed Longer Than Expected
Earnest Bridge on Chuckey Pike may remain closed longer than expected due to more damage found during a recent inspection. Initially deemed repairable, further erosion along the riverbed was discovered, especially on the south end. Now, repairs could take another month before one-lane traffic can resume.
Read MoreGreeneville Approves Purchase Of $1.4M Wood Chipper
Greeneville Town Council has approved the purchase of a $1.4 million wood chipper for the Greeneville/Greene County Landfill to manage debris from Tropical Storm Helene. Both the town and county will share the cost.
Read MoreBurn Permits Now Necessary
Starting today, a free burn permit is required to burn leaves or debris in Tennessee. The Division of Forestry issues permits online at www.BurnSafeTN.org or via the MyTN app, and they must be obtained on the day of the burn. Burning without a permit is a Class C misdemeanor. Residents without internet access can call […]
Read MoreFree Flu Shots Offered Today
Free flu shots are available today at the Greene County Health Department from 8:30 this morning to 3 this afternoon at 810 West Church Street. Anyone aged six months or older can get a vaccine, and no appointment is necessary.
Read MoreRoad Closures Remain A Problem
Seven roads in Greene County are still affected by flood damage from Hurricane Helene. G’Fellers Road and Brown’s Bridge Road remain closed due to riverbank erosion. Bird’s Bridge and Earnest Bridge are closed for inspection, while Indian Creek Road remains blocked by debris. Repairs are ongoing on Pate’s Hill Road, now open to local traffic. […]
Read MoreKinser Bridge Repairs Now On Fast Track
The Tennessee Department of Transportation has awarded a contract to fast-track the reconstruction of Kinser Bridge on Erwin Highway, destroyed by Hurricane Helene. Construction is set to begin in January, with plans to reopen the bridge by next June.
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