Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued Again For Greene County
The National Weather Service has issued another Hazardous Weather Outlook for Greene County through tonight. Strong to severe storms are expected between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m., bringing the threat of damaging winds and flash flooding. The Morristown Weather Office says residents should stay alert and be prepared for rapidly changing conditions as storms develop […]
Read MorePlanning Commission, Developers Clash Over Project Rules
A routine agenda turned tense as the Greene County Regional Planning Commission and area developers clashed Tuesday over project requirements. The hourlong debate centered on whether certain approvals should come before the full board or be handled administratively. Greene County’s zoning rules appear stricter than surrounding areas. Officials say a follow-up workshop may be held […]
Read MoreBird’s Bridge Reopening Nears As Inspectors Assess Damage
Progress is being made toward reopening Bird’s Bridge in Greene County. State inspectors from TDOT were on site Monday, checking the bridge’s structure while crews continued work on a construction road built to haul in materials. The bridge was knocked off its base during flooding last September. Officials say the next major step will be […]
Read MoreMobile Home And Shed Destroyed In Greene County Fire
A mobile home and a nearby shed on Weems Chapel Road were destroyed by fire Sunday night. Crews from several Greene County volunteer fire departments responded around 7:30 p.m. to find the mobile home fully engulfed and flames spreading to the shed. The homeowners made it out safely. Greene County EMS, the sheriff’s department and […]
Read MoreHackler Hall Awarded Grant To Launch Greene County Coworking Space
Hackler Hall Event Center in Greeneville has been awarded more than $250,000 to create the county’s first coworking facility. The funding comes from the Entrepreneurial Placemakers Grant. The project aims to provide affordable office space for startups, remote workers and small businesses. Hackler Coworking will expand into 7,500 square feet at Hackler Hall, with construction […]
Read MoreEarnest Bridge On Chuckey Pike Reopens To Two Lanes
The Earnest Bridge on Highway 351 in Greene County is fully open to two-way traffic. The Tennessee Department of Transportation reopened the bridge Wednesday after months of repairs from September’s flood damage. One lane had been in use with a signal light since November. TDOT also reopened the Broad Street bridge in Elizabethton.
Read MoreGreene County Prepares To Move Offices Into Former Hospital Building
Greene County is preparing to relocate several government offices into the former Takoma Hospital building. County leaders say the County Clerk’s office will likely be the first to move later this month, with other departments—including Building and Zoning, Trustee, Property Assessor and Register of Deeds—following this summer. The new space, now called the Greene County […]
Read MoreGreeneville City Council Honors Police Retirees, Including K9
The Greeneville City Council recognized three police retirees during its Tuesday meeting. Detective Eric Scott was honored for 25 years of service, while Detective Captain Tim Davis retired after 29 years in law enforcement. K9 Officer Kojak also retired after six years on the force, alongside handler Lt. Shawn Hinkle.
Read MoreGreeneville City Council Weighs Future Of Hotel And Motel Tax Funding
The Greeneville City Council is considering how to spend hotel and motel tax funds in the future. During Tuesday’s meeting, no official action was taken, but members agreed to vote in two weeks on this year’s appropriations. The council aims to have a formal spending policy ready by early August.
Read MoreBryan Everhart Named Assistant Principal At Greeneville Middle School
Greeneville City Schools has named Bryan Everhart as the new assistant principal at Greeneville Middle School. Everhart, a graduate of Greeneville City Schools, brings nearly 10 years of experience and holds degrees from Carson-Newman University and Tennessee State University. District officials say his leadership style and passion for student success make him an ideal fit. […]
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