East 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 […]
Read MoreGreeneville Parks and Rec extends basketball registration deadline to Oct 18
Greeneville Parks and Recreation has extended youth basketball registration through Sunday, October 18. The program is open to players age 5 and older. Registration costs 10 dollars for city residents and 20 dollars for non-city residents.
Read MoreLibrary roof repairs underway
Roof repairs are underway at the Greeneville-Greene County Public Library. Officials are asking visitors to use caution around the building while the work continues. Any short-term closures that become necessary will be announced by the library.
Read MoreAnother tractor trailer crash at Tusculum Pike intersection
A tractor-trailer overturned Friday at East Andrew Johnson Highway and the Tusculum Bypass, the second similar crash there since August. The driver wasn’t hurt.
Read MoreCrista Pike remains alive
Christa Pike remains unconscious on a ventilator 4 days after her failed execution, her attorney says. Governor Bill Lee says Tennessee’s prison chief will resign later this month, with a former federal prosecutor leading an independent investigation.
Read MoreLast day to register to vote in mid terms
Today is the final day you can register to vote in Tennessee in the November midterm election. Early voting starts one week from this Wednesday. Absentee ballot requests, which require meeting one of 14 valid excuses, must be submitted by October 24th.
Read MoreGas prices more than a dollar higher than a year ago
Fuel prices in Tennessee are starting the week averaging $3.89 a gallon for regular unleaded, down 12 cents from the previous week, but still $1.15 ahead of a year ago. In Greene County, prices are averaging $3.87, according to Gas Buddy. Diesel statewide is averaging $6.05 a gallon.
Read MoreGreeneville 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 More