Greene County Teams Open Football Playoffs Friday
Four local football teams begin postseason play Friday night. Unbeaten Greeneville hosts Fulton at Burley Stadium at 7:30 in the Class 4A playoffs. Chuckey-Doak travels to undefeated Meigs County in Class 3A. In Class 2A, West Greene visits Eagleton, while South Greene heads to Tellico Plains. Those three games kick off at 7. Greeneville is […]
Read MoreSmoky Mountain Auto Brokers to Open in Greeneville
A new dealership specializing in classic and luxury used vehicles is coming to downtown Greeneville. Smoky Mountain Auto Brokers is renovating the building at 301 South Main Street. Owners Scott and Lynn Grant say the business will have a vintage service station look, with a Smoky Mountains mural on its windows. The Grants bring more […]
Read MoreRockefeller Center Christmas Tree Arrives This Weekend
New York City is getting ready to welcome this year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. The tree is scheduled to arrive this weekend…
Read MoreHawkins County Sheriff Warns of Warrant Phone Scam
The Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about scam callers demanding money to pay other people’s warrants. Authorities say the callers threaten to arrest anyone who refuses to pay. The sheriff’s office says those claims are false and urges anyone receiving such a call to hang up and stop communicating with the caller. Officials […]
Read MoreProperty Tax Bills Strain Tennessee Homeowners
Rising property taxes are putting pressure on Tennessee homeowners, according to a report from Taking the Kids. Jonesborough approved a 28 percent rate increase in July 2025, while Erwin approved a 31-cent increase this June. Officials point to population growth, rising costs and demands for services. Higher property assessments can also push bills up, even […]
Read MoreJohnson City Man Indicted in Two Fentanyl Deaths
41 year old Lavonti Jeter of Johnson City faces two counts of second-degree murder and one count of selling fentanyl. A Washington County grand jury returned the indictment November second. Police say Jeter supplied fentanyl linked to two deaths on July 31, 2022. He was served at the Washington County Detention Center, where he was […]
Read MoreBrookdale Fined Over Violations at Four Tennessee Facilities
Brookdale Senior Living has agreed to pay thirteen thousand five hundred dollars in fines after Tennessee regulators found violations at four facilities. Investigators reported resident abuse in Johnson City and delayed care for a Clarksville resident whose hip fracture required surgery. Facilities in Greeneville and Maryville were cited for missed fire drills. The Johnson City […]
Read MoreStreaming Giant Turns to AI for Viewing Suggestions
A streaming giant is turning to artificial intelligence with a new feature aimed at helping viewers find something new to watch…
Read MoreDemocrats Win Congress
Democrats are projected to win the House and Senate. President Trump said last night that the war in Iran may have contributed to Republican losses. ..
Read MoreDemocrats Win Congress
Democrats are projected to win the House and Senate. President Trump said last night that the war in Iran may have contributed to Republican losses. ..
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