Tennessee Lawmaker Proposes Dolly Parton Statue on State Capitol Grounds
A Tennessee lawmaker wants to honor Dolly Parton with a statue on the State Capitol grounds. Knoxville Democrat Sam McKenzie has filed legislation directing the Capitol Commission to develop a plan and seek public input on the design. The proposed statue would face Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, where Parton’s country music career took shape.
Read MoreNASA Traces Tennessee and North Carolina Fireball to Asteroid Fragment
NASA says a bright fireball seen over Southeast Tennessee and Southwest North Carolina Thursday night was a small asteroid fragment traveling about 47-thousand miles an hour. The object was first spotted about 50 miles above Robbinsville, North Carolina, and broke apart near Chattanooga about 10 seconds later. NASA says it was roughly two inches wide […]
Read MoreGreene County Commission to Begin Filling 5th District Vacancy
The Greene County Commission will begin the process of filling a vacant Fifth District seat when it meets November 16th. Former Sheriff Wesley Holt won the seat this summer but resigned before being sworn in after learning the appointment would affect his retirement status. The vacancy notice will open the door for interested candidates to […]
Read MoreGreeneville Planners to Consider Data Center Moratorium
Greeneville’s Planning Commission will consider recommending a six month data center moratorium Tuesday morning at nine thirty. City Council would have final approval. The pause would give planners time to develop permanent regulations. Existing operations would be exempt. The meeting is in the GEA building’s G. Thomas Love Boardroom.
Read MoreFatal Crash at Greeneville Hospital Ruled a Suicide
The Tennessee Highway Patrol says a fatal crash on the Greeneville Community Hospital campus was an intentional act. One person died after a single vehicle crash on hospital property. Investigators determined the death was a suicide. Authorities are withholding the person’s identity out of respect for the family.
Read MoreDriver Injured in Snapps Ferry Road Rollover Crash
19 year old Gavin Williams was injured Saturday morning in a crash on Snapps Ferry Road in Afton. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says his truck ran off the road, crossed the center line, struck a guardrail and overturned. Williams was taken to Johnson City Medical Center for evaluation.
Read MoreRubio Defends Trump’s Handling of Iran Conflict
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is defending President Donald Trump’s handling of the conflict with Tehran. Rubio spoke to reporters Sunday in Florida…
Read MoreFishermen Rescue Cruise Ship Piano Player Off Southern California
Three fishermen rescued a piano player 20 miles off Southern California after he went overboard from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship heading to Mexico. One of those fishermen, Sean Norton, described it…
Read MoreAmericans Making Breakfast Changes
More Americans are swapping cereal and English muffins for protein-rich, savory breakfasts. Registered dietitian Maya Feller says it marks a complete shift…
Read MoreGreene 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 […]
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