Greeneville Area Records Fifth-Hottest September
The Greeneville area just recorded its fifth-hottest September since consistent weather records began in 1933. The National Weather Service in Morristown says only September of 2018, 1970, 2019 and 1933 had higher average temperatures. The area has also recorded more than 30 days reaching at least 90 degrees so far this year, compared with about […]
Read MoreTodd Helton to Speak at Greeneville Champions Dinner
Baseball Hall of Famer Todd Helton will headline the Boys and Girls Club of Greeneville and Greene County’s 25th Champions Dinner Thursday, October 8. The fundraiser takes place at the new Phil and Martha Bachman Center on East Vann Road. A reception starts at six, followed by dinner at six-thirty. Proceeds support after-school, summer and […]
Read MoreNew $34 Million TCAT Building Opens in Greeneville
Classes are underway at Greeneville’s new 34 million dollar Tennessee College of Applied Technology building. The campus sits at the former Greene Valley Developmental Center along East Andrew Johnson Highway. Seven programs include nursing, cosmetology, industrial electricity and welding, preparing students for local jobs. Classes began in September after years of planning and construction. The […]
Read MoreFarm Dinner Brings Street Closure to Downtown Greeneville
Church Street in downtown Greeneville will close Saturday from noon until 11 p.m. for the Rural Resources Incredible Farm Dinner. The closure runs from Main Street to the General Morgan Inn parking lot entrance. The sold-out dinner starts at six, featuring a locally sourced three-course meal, cocktail hour, live music and silent auction. Proceeds support […]
Read MoreChrista Pike Survives Tennessee Execution Attempt
Christa Pike survived Tennessee’s attempt to execute her by lethal injection Wednesday night and was taken to a hospital. She was sentenced to death for the 1995 murder of fellow Job Corps student Colleen Slemmer. A reporter who witnessed the execution attempt described when she realized something was wrong… Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has ordered […]
Read MoreSevierville City Administrator on Leave After Arrest
Sevierville city administrator Dustin Smith is on paid leave following a weekend arrest in Jonesborough. The city says Smith faces one domestic violence charge involving allegations from his girlfriend. Smith denies the alleged assault and says he’ll address the case through the legal process. Doug Tarwater has been named interim city administrator.
Read MoreHeavy Emergency Response at Johnson City Medical Center
A large number of emergency responders were at Johnson City Medical Center Wednesday night. A Ballad Health spokesperson said an investigation was underway but provided no details about what happened. The reason for the response remains unclear.
Read MoreChrista Pike Execution Scheduled for This Morning
50 year old Christa Pike is scheduled to be executed at 11 Eastern this morning at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville. The Supreme Court rejected her appeal Tuesday, following the governor’s decision not to intervene. Pike was convicted of murdering fellow Job Corps participant Colleen Slemmer in Knoxville in 1995. She was 18 at […]
Read MoreNo Injuries Reported in Greene County Interstate Crash
All lanes have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 in Greene County. In a report released Monday afternoon, the Tennessee Highway Patrol said a tractor-trailer rear-ended a pickup hauling a camper near mile marker 40. The pickup was stopped in congested northbound traffic. The impact caused the pickup and camper to jackknife, and […]
Read MoreFire Destroys Jeraldstown Road Home
A fire destroyed a home on Jeraldstown Road in Greene County Friday evening. The resident told deputies he saw smoke and flames coming from the back porch, escaped and called 911. Four volunteer fire departments responded around 7. The house was valued at about $250,000, and a Nissan Rogue parked nearby was also damaged. Deputies […]
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