Greene County Hay Bale Trail Returns
Registration is open for the 2026 Greene County Hay Bale Trail. Businesses, schools, organizations, families and individuals may create a display. The trail will run from October 13th through November 13th. Registration information is available through the Greene County Partnership.
Read MoreGreene County Administration Center Renovation Nears Completion
Renovations to the second floor of the new Greene County Administration Center are nearly complete. County officials hope to move into the former Takoma Hospital in late September. The 10-million-dollar project remains on budget, with additional offices planned for the upper floors.
Read MoreEF-1 Tornado Confirmed in Greene County
The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down in Greene County July 28th. The tornado had estimated winds of 95 miles per hour and traveled about one-and-a-half miles before entering North Carolina. No structures were damaged.
Read MoreGreene County School Enrollment Declines
Greene County Schools reports 5,443 K-12 students and 5,750 when prekindergarten is included. Enrollment is down about 200 students from last year, though most schools are near projections. Mosheim is the only school reporting an increase and has added another third-grade class.
Read MoreDriver Charged After Interstate 81 Crash
22 year old Pedro Toxcox faces charges after an August 13 crash on Interstate 81 in Greene County. Troopers say his car struck two trees near mile marker 47 before he fled. Toxcox was found nearby and charged with leaving the scene and driving without a license.
Read MoreMosheim Reviews Exit 23 Sewer Agreement
Mosheim leaders are reviewing an agreement for Greene County to provide up to 2 million dollars for sewer lines serving the Mosheim Crossing development. Plans include a 115-room dual-brand Marriott hotel, restaurants and stores. The town board could consider final approval in September.
Read MoreGreene County Imagination Library Honors Dolly Parton
Greene County’s Imagination Library is remembering founder Dolly Parton following her death at age 80. The program will continue providing free monthly books to registered children from birth through age four. More than 300 million books have been distributed worldwide since Parton launched the Imagination Library in 1995.
Read MoreMotorcyclist Injured in Mosheim Wreck
60 year old Michael Hawkins was airlifted to Johnson City Medical Center after his motorcycle struck the rear of a pickup Wednesday morning in Mosheim. The crash happened at West Andrew Johnson Highway and Main Street. Hawkins suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The pickup driver was not injured.
Read MoreGreene County Officials Sworn in for New Terms
Swearing-in ceremonies were held Wednesday at the Greene County Courthouse for newly elected officials. Trustee Nathan Holt began his fourth term, while his staff and 13 county commissioners also took their oaths. The group included returning commissioners and six first-time members. Additional ceremonies are planned before September 1.
Read MoreJunior Ranger Day Planned at Andrew Johnson Cemetery
National Junior Ranger Day will be celebrated Sunday from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Andrew Johnson National Cemetery in Greeneville. Visitors of all ages may complete activities to earn a Junior Ranger badge and commemorative patch.
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