Greeneville firefighters respond to 5 weekend calls
Greeneville firefighters also handled five fire, smoke or electrical-related calls over the weekend, including burning power lines, smoke from a failed air-handling unit and an outlet problem. No major structure fires or injuries were reported.
Read More2 injured in Snapps Ferry Road crash after medical emergency
A separate Friday evening crash on Snapps Ferry Road injured two people after the driver suffered a medical emergency and an SUV left the road and partially overturned.
Read MoreFire destroys Kennytown Road home
A northern Greene County home was destroyed by fire Friday night on Kennytown Road. No one was inside, and two dogs were rescued from a nearby camper. Investigators believe the fire may have been electrical.
Read MoreEast Church Street closure continues through end of month
East Church Street remains closed between Hermitage and York drives through the end of the month for road work, with only local traffic allowed.
Read More2 injured, 1 seriously, in Whitehouse Road crash
Two people were hurt, one seriously, in a Sunday morning crash on Whitehouse Road near Curtis Street. Both were taken to Greeneville Community Hospital.
Read MoreCamp Creek VFD new garage construction underway
Camp Creek Volunteer Fire Department has started work on a new 60-by-100-foot garage across from its Greystone Road station. The building will house the department’s fire engines and emergency equipment under one roof. Chief Cory Plemmons says the project has been planned for years and funded through donations. The department hopes to have the new […]
Read MoreGas prices down for week and month
Tennessee gas prices continue to ease. AAA says regular averages $3.84 a gallon, down about 10 cents from last week and 23 cents from a month ago. Diesel averages $5.98, down 2 cents for the week and 19 cents for the month. Around Greeneville, regular is generally in the upper $3.70s, with diesel near $5.98.
Read MoreOver 2500 votes cast in Greene County in early voting
Early voting in Greene County totaled 2,564 ballots after the first week, including 201 cast during Saturday’s half-day session. Early voting for the mid-terms resumes today at the Greene County Election Commission office on CCU Boulevard from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and continues through Oct. 29.
Read MoreTwenty apply to be new Greeneville city manager
The search for Greeneville’s next city manager is moving forward. A consulting firm has completed initial interviews with 20 candidates and will now send the recordings to City Council members for review. Their evaluations will be returned to the firm, which will prepare a list of potential finalists for the council to consider.
Read MoreEarly voting underway across Tenn
Early voting for the November mid-term election is now underway across Tennessee. Greene County voters can cast their ballots at the Election Commission office on CCU Boulevard. Early voting comes to a close on October 29th, ahead of the November 3 election.
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