Greene County Commission To Hold Final Budget Workshop Monday
Greene County’s Budget Committee signed off on a balanced budget Thursday that avoids any tax hikes. The full commission is set to review the plan during a workshop Monday at 5 p.m. at the courthouse. Final figures on hotel and motel tax appropriations, including requests from the Greene County Partnership, are still being worked out.
Read MoreTornado Rips Through Georgia, Injures Two
A tornado ripped through Henry County, Georgia, Thursday, injuring at least two people. One home was destroyed, with debris landing on the property of resident Andreal Mallard Senior….
Read MoreLibrary Book Sale Raises $31,600, Summer Program Kicks Off Strong
The Greeneville/Greene County Library’s spring book sale pulled in $31,600, making it the library’s biggest annual fundraiser. Held over four weekends in April at Greene Valley, the event wrapped just in time for the Summer Reading Program, which launched Tuesday with 176 kids and parents.
Read MoreRibbon Cutting Scheduled For Sr 81 Taylor Bridge In Washington County
Traffic has been moving on the rebuilt SR 81 Taylor Bridge since last Saturday. Now, an official ribbon cutting is set for tomorrow afternoon at 2, with Governor Bill Lee, TDOT Commissioner Butch Eley, and other officials attending. The event follows last week’s opening of the Kinser Bridge in Greene County.
Read MorePartnership Funding Sparks Debate During Budget Workshop
Greeneville’s proposed $34 million budget doesn’t include a tax hike and allows raises for city workers—but cuts to the Greene County Partnership funding triggered pushback. Council member Matt Hensley pushed to restore a $55,000 tourism cut. A final vote is set for next Tuesday, with Mayor Cal Doty expected to return after recovering from a […]
Read MoreLibrary Book Sale Raises $31,600 For Greeneville Library
The Greeneville/Greene County Library pulled in $31,600 during its annual book sale. Held over four weekends in April at the Greene Valley campus, the event remains the library’s top fundraiser. Meanwhile, this year’s Summer Reading Program opened Tuesday with 176 kids and parents on day one.
Read MoreHealth And Safety Appeals Board Upholds Jim Fox Road Cleanup Ruling
The Greene County Health & Safety Appeals Board upheld a cleanup order for a property on Jim Fox Road. Owner Christopher Denkler appealed after being notified to remove 12 to 15 untagged vehicles, tires, and debris. The board warned county cleanup could cost $5,000 and lead to a lien. Denkler acknowledged the violation but left […]
Read MoreTennessee Highway Patrol Reports Fewer Fatalities Over Memorial Day Weekend
The Tennessee Highway Patrol investigated five fatal crashes resulting in eight deaths during the 2025 Memorial Day holiday, down from 14 fatalities in 2024. Four crashes were single-vehicle, with one alcohol-related death. Most victims wore seat belts, and no child restraint fatalities were reported. Troopers maintained heavy enforcement targeting impaired driving and speeding.
Read MoreTown Of Greeneville Reschedules Budget Workshop, Mayor Expected To Be Absent
The Town of Greeneville has rescheduled its budget workshop for today at 4 p.m. in the G. Thomas Love Boardroom. The meeting was postponed last week after Mayor Cal Doty suffered a stroke. Doty has returned home and is continuing his recovery but will miss the workshop.
Read MoreSr 81 Taylor Bridge Reopens After Flood Repairs
The SR 81/Taylor Bridge in Washington County is back open after being rebuilt following last year’s flood damage. The bridge reopened Saturday morning—just one day after the new Kinser Bridge opened in Greene County. Both projects were completed in under eight months.
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