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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.
Read MoreRight Of Way Access Needed For Continued Repairs
The Tennessee Department of Transportation is reaching out to property owners in East Tennessee for right-of-way access as part of flood-related road repairs. It’s all part of a rebuilding effort along Chuckey Pike and Jones Bridge Road. Officials say the letters sent out are legitimate, not a scam, and will allow TDOT to conduct necessary […]
Read MoreSchools Re-Opening On Tuesday
Greene County and Greeneville City Schools will reopen Tuesday after being closed due to Hurricane Helene. While the boil water advisory is still in effect, both districts will provide bottled water to students. School cafeterias will operate. Today will remain an administrative day for staff.
Read MoreTax Notices Going In The Mail
Greene County residents will soon receive their 2024 property tax notices in the mail. The Trustee’s Office is now accepting payments, including partial payments for both current and delinquent taxes. Payments can be made online, by phone, or in person at the office on North Cutler Street.
Read MoreHelene Causes All Properties In Cherokee National Forest To Be Closed
All properties in the Cherokee National Forest are closed following severe damage from Tropical Storm Helene. Missing bridges and downed trees are creating hazardous conditions. All trails and roads, including the Appalachian Trail, are inaccessible. The closure affects Greene, Carter, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington counties, with additional closures on the North Carolina side.
Read MoreGreene County Debris Dumpsite Almost Ready
A debris dump site for Greene County residents impacted by Tropical Storm Helene is nearing completion. Engineers from the Tennessee National Guard’s Joint Task Force Castle are finalizing road construction at the site near the old Tobacco Experiment Station on Old Asheville Highway. Once inspected and permitted by FEMA, this area will allow residents and […]
Read MoreWater Restoration Underway After Loss Of Kinser Bridge
Chuckey Utility is making progress in restoring water service to over 14,000 customers affected by the recent loss of the Kinser Bridge. A temporary 12-inch water line has been installed across the Nolichuckey River. The line will help serve areas including Horse Creek and Middle Creek, which lost access due to the bridge collapse. Customers […]
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