Camp Creek VFD new garage construction underway
Camp Creek Volunteer Fire Department has started work on a new 60-by-100-foot garage across from its Greystone Road station. The building will house the department’s fire engines and emergency equipment under one roof. Chief Cory Plemmons says the project has been planned for years and funded through donations. The department hopes to have the new […]
Read MoreGas prices down for week and month
Tennessee gas prices continue to ease. AAA says regular averages $3.84 a gallon, down about 10 cents from last week and 23 cents from a month ago. Diesel averages $5.98, down 2 cents for the week and 19 cents for the month. Around Greeneville, regular is generally in the upper $3.70s, with diesel near $5.98.
Read MoreOver 2500 votes cast in Greene County in early voting
Early voting in Greene County totaled 2,564 ballots after the first week, including 201 cast during Saturday’s half-day session. Early voting for the mid-terms resumes today at the Greene County Election Commission office on CCU Boulevard from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and continues through Oct. 29.
Read MoreTwenty apply to be new Greeneville city manager
The search for Greeneville’s next city manager is moving forward. A consulting firm has completed initial interviews with 20 candidates and will now send the recordings to City Council members for review. Their evaluations will be returned to the firm, which will prepare a list of potential finalists for the council to consider.
Read MoreEarly voting underway across Tenn
Early voting for the November mid-term election is now underway across Tennessee. Greene County voters can cast their ballots at the Election Commission office on CCU Boulevard. Early voting comes to a close on October 29th, ahead of the November 3 election.
Read MoreSpaceX launch responsible for jellyfish cloud
That strange glowing cloud seen low in the eastern sky around 6:40 yesterday morning was from a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch out of Cape Canaveral. The early-dawn exhaust plume creates a jellyfish-like appearance. The Dragon spacecraft is carrying more than 6,300 pounds of supplies and research to the International Space Station, with docking scheduled for […]
Read MoreLane closures on 11-E for turn lane install
Motorists should expect lane closures beginning today on East Andrew Johnson Highway. Crews are extending left-turn lanes at Rufe Taylor Road to handle heavier traffic. One lane in each direction will be closed between Crockett Crossing and Harlan Street during weekday work from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Read MoreMore Greene County offices moving next week
Multiple Greene County offices are moving into the new Administration Center next week. The mayor’s office, accounting, county attorney, human resources, insurance, payroll and purchasing offices will close October 22 and 23 for the move, then reopen October 26. The County Commission’s October 19 meeting has also been canceled, with the next meeting set for […]
Read MoreEast Tenn avoids major impacts from Isaias
The remnants of Hurricane Isaias brought tropical wind and rain impacts to East Tennessee over the weekend. After making landfall as a Category 2 storm near Destin, Florida, Isaias rapidly weakened into a post-tropical cyclone as it moved inland through Alabama and into the Tennessee Valley. Some flooding and landslides were reported in western North […]
Read MoreGreeneville Energy Authority making progress on fiber install
Greeneville Energy Authority says construction is moving forward on its GEA Connect fiber network. Fiber cable is arriving, construction bids are open, and plans include seven new headend buildings to support the system. GEA says it intends to make fiber internet available throughout its Greene County electric service territory within 3 years, with a goal […]
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