Greeneville Airport Capital Plan Nears State Approval
Greeneville Municipal Airport’s long-range capital improvement plan is set to be finalized with state officials August 28. The plan outlines projects through 2032 and is required for the airport to receive grant funding. Top priorities include concrete replacement near fuel tanks and runway apron rehabilitation in 2028, followed by runway lighting, perimeter clearing and roof […]
Read MoreDog-Focused Eco-Tourism Project Planned In Greene County
Greene County planning commissioners have approved a proposal for a 300-acre dog-focused eco-tourism project in Baileyton. The nonprofit Piper Foundation plans to develop Stillhouse Ridge with cabins, campsites and vacation facilities for sheep dogs and similar breeds and their owners. The property would also provide pet supplies and veterinary care for low-income families and shelter […]
Read MoreTim Ward Honored After 36 Years Of Service
Greeneville City Council member Tim Ward was honored Tuesday during the final meeting of his three-year term. Ward is completing 36 years of service to Greeneville, including 33 years with the Greeneville Police Department before joining the council. Ward and fellow council member Ginny Kidwell previously announced they would not seek reelection. Kidwell is expected […]
Read MoreTwo Milligan Cyclists Killed In Carter County Crash
Two members of Milligan University’s cycling team were killed and several others injured when a car struck a group of bicyclists Wednesday morning in Carter County. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says the crash happened on Highway 19 near Simerly Creek Road. Several medical helicopters were called to the scene. Investigators have not yet said what […]
Read MoreBrad Peters Named Greene County’s First Engineer
Brad Peters has been named Greene County’s first staff engineer. Peters will lead the newly reorganized Department of Engineering and Building Services. His position will be fully funded for five years through a federal grant from the U.S. Forest Service.
Read MoreChuckey Man Accused of Having Stolen Truck, Meth
47 year old Robert Keith Jenkins of Chuckey is facing several charges after Washington County deputies say they found him with a stolen truck and 17 grams of methamphetamine. Deputies say Jenkins was also accused of shoplifting from a Highway 11-E business. He was jailed on 22 thousand dollars bond.
Read MoreGreene County Certifies August Election Results
The Greene County Election Commission has certified results from the August 6 election, making them final. Commissioners reported no problems with the vote tally. Early voting for the November 3 election runs October 14 through October 29 at the Election Commission office. The voter registration deadline is October 5.
Read MoreGreene County Approves Mosheim Sewer Loan
The Greene County Commission has unanimously approved a loan of up to two million dollars to Mosheim for sewer work tied to the Mosheim Crossing development at Exit 23. The project includes a planned 115-room Marriott hotel, along with future restaurants and retail businesses. Mosheim leaders will consider the agreement August 27.
Read MoreGreeneville Man Faces Tenth Revoked Driving Charge
A Greeneville man is facing another driving on revoked charge following a hit-and-run crash Sunday evening. Police stopped Timothy J. Ingle after spotting a pickup matching the suspect vehicle near Greeneville Commons. Police say Ingle has nine prior driving on revoked charges dating back to 2019. He was taken to the Greene County Detention Center.
Read MoreGreene County Steps Up DUI Enforcement
The Greene County Sheriff’s Department is increasing impaired-driving enforcement through September 7 as part of the “Booze It and Lose It” campaign. Deputies will conduct sobriety checkpoints and added patrols on county roads as part of a statewide effort to reduce alcohol-related crashes.
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