Gifts For Kids
Greene County Commissioners at their recent meeting, proclaimed July as “Gifts For Kids Month.” The official day of Christmas In July will be July 23rd in Greeneville an din Greene County. Donation boxes will be placed in different locations so people can help donate when they can. Gifts for kids will have a lemonade stand […]
Read MoreNew Plates Support Isaiah 117 House
New Isaiah 117 House specialty license plates area now in at the Greene County Clerk’s office, after the were recently received by the local office. The new plates are available now to local drivers. They support Isaiah 117 House, a Tennessee-based nonprofit organization that provides physical and emotional support in a safe and loving home […]
Read MoreIris Festival This Weekend
For what will be the 28th year it has been held, the Greene County Partnership’s annual Iris Festival returns this weekend. This Saturday and Sunday, the popular community event is expected to draw thousands of visitors to the streets of downtown Greeneville for a fun filled weekend including arts & crafts, entertainment and activities for […]
Read MoreGreene Technology Center Students Place Well In Recent Skills Conference
A team of six students at the Greene Technology Center won first-place gold medals in the 2023 SkillsUSA State Conference held recently in Chattanooga. Cody Coulston, Natalie Lowe, Ben Varney, Mason Ramsey, John Carter, Owen Mallonee, and Tyler Morrison all had been preparing for months. The students represented the Greene Technology Center at the conference […]
Read MoreJuvenile Cases Moved To Criminal Court
Three juveniles who are facing charges in connection with a shooting that took place last October and resulted in the death of a man on Old Asheville Highway, will have their cases heard in Greene County Criminal Court. According to published reports, all three of them waived transfer hearings in Greene County Juvenile Court, including […]
Read MoreNew Fire Station Officially Online
Greeneville’s new Fire Station No. 2 is now fully operational, and according to local officials, the new station at 945 Carson St. represents a significant leap forward for the Greeneville Fire Department. They say it will not only mean local firefighters will be able to provide a quicker and safer response, but it will also […]
Read MoreJuvenile Court Cases Could See Changes
A bill that has been proposed in the Tennessee General Assembly would initially assign criminal cases involving all 17-year-olds to adult court. Those opposing the bill say it will increase the Criminal Court caseload. Under the terms of the so-called transfer bill, certain juveniles younger than 17 years of age, and all 17-year-olds, would automatically […]
Read MoreChief Ward Honored For 33 Years Of Service
The Greeneville Board of Mayor and Aldermen met on Tuesday, and among the items on the table was recognition of outgoing Police Chief Tim Ward, who is retiring at the end of this month after putting in 33 years of service to the Greeneville Police Department. During their regular meeting yesterday, the board also approved […]
Read MoreRoad Funding Drive Underway
A roads funding push by Governor Bill Lee that would allow express toll lanes to be built on some highways in Tennessee and would increase fees on drivers with electric or hybrid vehicles, cleared a key hurdle with state lawmakers on Monday. The Senate voted to advance what has been a top priority of the […]
Read MoreHealth Dept. Director Leaving
Greene County Health Department Director Matthew McConaughey is stepping down at the end of this month. McConaughey formally submitted his resignation to Greene County Mayor Kevin Morrison late last week… on Thursday. His last day at the Health Department will be March 31st. McConaughey began his job as director of the Greene County Health Department […]
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