Crash Shuts Down Highway 11E
A multi-vehicle crash closed part of Highway 11E in Washington County, Tennessee, Thursday evening. One person was injured, and traffic was rerouted for several hours before authorities cleared the scene and reopened the roadway late Thursday night.
Read MoreGreeneville Plans July Fourth Celebration
Greeneville is preparing for its 14th Annual American Downtown Celebration on July Fourth at Bicentennial Park. The free event will feature live music, food vendors, a nighttime parade honoring America’s 250th anniversary and the USS Greeneville, plus a fireworks display to cap off the evening.
Read MoreBaileyton Considers Camping and Animal Rule Changes
Baileyton leaders are reviewing proposed ordinances that would ban camping on public property and update animal regulations within town limits. Officials also discussed allowing residents to own pigs while removing breed-specific language from the town’s dog ordinance.
Read MoreRegional Crews Respond to East Tennessee Flooding
First responders from across the region helped with evacuations and rescues as floodwaters swept through parts East Tennessee. The American Red Cross has opened an emergency shelter at Parrottsville Elementary School for displaced residents and visitors, with assistance expected to continue as communities recover.
Read MoreWashington County Superintendent To Retire
Washington County Schools Superintendent Jerry Boyd says he plans to retire in June of 2027. Boyd informed the school board months ago to give members time to search for a replacement as the district begins planning for its next superintendent.
Read MoreSeven Hawkins County Teachers Honored
Seven Hawkins County teachers have been recognized by the Niswonger Foundation as part of its 2025-2026 Job-Embedded Course Cohort. The year-long program helps educators who entered teaching through nontraditional career paths gain classroom support and mentoring.
Read MoreCattleman’s Corner Construction Begins
Construction is underway on the new Cattleman’s Corner development in downtown Morristown. The project will bring restaurants, a hotel, spa and rooftop bar to the former Parks-Belk and Bradley building site, with the first phase expected to open in August.
Read MoreSuspect Found Dead
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says a suspect they were seeking, Michael Marrison, has been found dead after a multi-agency search in Hawkins County. Marrison had been added to the TBI’s Most Wanted list and faced charges involving a minor. Authorities did not release details about how or where he was found.
Read MoreGreeneville City Schools Names New Nutrition Supervisor
Greeneville City Schools has named Brianna Holt as the district’s new School Nutrition Supervisor beginning June first. Holt has worked in the district’s nutrition department since 2021 as administrative assistant and bookkeeper. School officials say she’ll oversee menu planning, staffing, budgets, and nutrition compliance for all Greeneville City Schools. Holt succeeds Karen Wilhoit, who is […]
Read MoreTBI Issues Most Wanted Alert for Hawkins County Man
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued a most wanted alert for 41 year old Michael Dean Marrison of Hawkins County. Investigators say Marrison is wanted on charges including especially aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor, rape, and tampering with evidence. Authorities are offering a reward of up to 25-hundred dollars for information leading to […]
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