Washington 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 […]
Read MoreWashington County Man Charged With Aggravated Domestic Assault
A Washington County Tennessee man is facing multiple charges after deputies responded to a domestic disturbance. Investigators say 21 year old Donald Casterline had allegedly been drinking, was armed with a rifle, and acting aggressively. Deputies arrested Casterline and seized the rifle as evidence. He’s charged with aggravated domestic assault and unlawful possession of a […]
Read MoreTwo Greeneville Men Charged in Market Burglary
Two Greeneville men are facing charges after a burglary and theft investigation at Johnny’s Market in Washington County. Sheriff Keith Sexton says deputies responded April 24 after damage was discovered at the market’s car wash. Investigators say more than 10-thousand dollars in tools, equipment, and coin machine damage was reported. Camera footage helped identify 38 […]
Read MoreScience Hill Names New Cross-Country Coach
Science Hill High School has named Wes Jones as the new head coach of the school’s cross-country program. Jones previously served as interim coach in 2023 and brings nearly 30 years of track and field coaching experience to the Hilltoppers program.
Read MoreTennessee Cities Rank Among Most Overpriced Housing Markets
A new MoneyLion report says three Tennessee cities rank among the nation’s most overpriced housing markets. Kingsport ranked 16th, Knoxville 34th and Chattanooga 40th based on the gap between home values and listing prices. Lexington, Kentucky also made the list.
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