County Committee Backs Library Roof Funding
The Greene County Budget and Finance Committee has agreed to fund half of a new roof for the Greeneville Greene County Public Library. The lowest bid is 138 thousand dollars. County funding depends on Greeneville approving the other half at its September 15 meeting.
Read MoreDuck Owner Indicted After Neighbor Loses Fish
A Greene County grand jury has indicted Selena Mahs of Limestone for allegedly allowing her ducks to roam freely and eat a neighbor’s fish. The misdemeanor livestock charge is joined by an unrelated felony reckless endangerment charge involving what prosecutors describe as a deadly weapon.
Read MoreGreeneville Man Indicted in Corner Market Robbery
A Greene County grand jury has indicted David Saylor on an aggravated robbery charge. Police say Saylor pointed a shotgun at a clerk at Forrest Hills Corner Market in June and fled with 180 dollars. Investigators later recovered a firearm and other evidence during a search of his home.
Read MoreGreeneville Police Chief Reviews Electric Bike Laws
Greeneville Police Chief Josh Pierce says public concerns about electric bikes have declined since officers began educating students and parents about new state laws. Pierce told the City Council that golf carts and four-wheelers must also be street legal, registered and operated by licensed drivers.
Read MoreGreene County Celebrates Dolly Parton’s Literacy Legacy
Dozens gathered at the Greeneville-Greene County Library Tuesday to celebrate Dolly Parton’s life and literacy work. Children received free books and attended story time. More than 3,000 Greene County children receive a free monthly book through Parton’s Imagination Library from birth until age 5.
Read MoreGreeneville Police Investigate Hospital Disturbance and Road Rage
Greeneville police are investigating two weekend incidents. Jonah French of Dandridge faces assault and vandalism charges after allegedly punching a hospital security officer. Police are also looking for a driver accused of following another man into the Walmart parking lot, blocking his vehicle and punching him in the face.
Read MoreGreene County Officials Take Oaths of Office
Kevin Morrison has been sworn in for a third term as Greene County mayor. Mark Britton also took office Monday as county road superintendent. Judge Kenneth Bailey administered both oaths at the Greene County Administration Center.
Read MoreSchool Board Members and Constables Sworn In
Four reelected Greene County school board members and seven constables took their oaths of office Monday at the county administration center. School board member Stacey Franklin was unavailable for the ceremony. County Clerk Lori Bryant administered the oaths.
Read MoreMotorcyclist Accused of Assaulting Greeneville Driver
A Greeneville man says a motorcyclist repeatedly punched him Saturday after several riders followed him to the Creamy Cup. He suffered facial cuts but declined hospital treatment. Deputies obtained motorcycle tag numbers and are reviewing surveillance video.
Read MoreNew Greene County Sheriff Sworn In
David Beverly has officially taken office as Greene County sheriff. Judge John Dugger administered the oath Monday at the county courthouse. New Chief Deputy Jeff Davis and other sheriff’s department employees were also sworn in.
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