Six Families Displaced After Erwin Apartment Fire
Six families are without homes after an apartment complex fire in Erwin. The blaze destroyed units off Spar Mill Road, leaving residents scrambling for shelter. A faith-based nonprofit is organizing a fundraiser with a $25,000 goal to help cover temporary housing, basic needs, and even a replacement vehicle for one family.
Read MoreSmokey Bones Shuts Down Nationwide Including Johnson City Location
A popular restaurant chain has abruptly gone dark across the country. Smokey Bones has shut down all locations, including its restaurant in Johnson City. No official explanation has been released as the company has yet to respond to media requests.
Read MoreEtsu Launches Website To Track Financial Aid Changes
Students at East Tennessee State University now have a new tool to track potential changes to financial aid. The school launched a website to explain how the “One Big Beautiful Bill” could impact loans, Pell grants, and repayment programs, with updates expected as federal guidance is finalized. Officials say changes could take effect by July […]
Read MoreAmc Theater In Greeneville Closes Temporarily For New Operator
A movie theater in Greeneville is temporarily shut down. The AMC Classic Towne Crossing 8 closed along West Andrew Johnson Highway after operating since 2006. AMC Theatres says a new operator is expected to take over in May, though no name has been released. Nearby theaters in Morristown and Johnson City are picking up the […]
Read MoreGreene County Sheriff Details Impact Of Federal Immigration Program
Officials in Greene County say a federal immigration partnership is making communities safer. The sheriff’s office has participated in the 287(g) program for about six years, checking the immigration status of people already under arrest. County leaders say the effort has helped remove individuals who were found to be in the country illegally, though only […]
Read MoreKing Charles Addresses Congress On Independence Anniversary
King Charles the Third delivered a speech to Congress marking 250 years of American independence, highlighting the historic ties between the United States and the United Kingdom…
Read MoreMount Carmel Ends Contract With Inspection Company After Service Complaints
Leaders in Mount Carmel have voted to terminate a contract with SAFEbuilt after ongoing complaints about poor service. Town officials say the company failed to provide consistent inspections and made changes without approval, drawing frequent complaints from residents. The board approved the move unanimously and will now begin searching for a replacement while giving the […]
Read MoreMount Carmel Ends Contract With Inspection Company After Service Complaints
Leaders in Mount Carmel have voted to terminate a contract with SAFEbuilt after ongoing complaints about poor service. Town officials say the company failed to provide consistent inspections and made changes without approval, drawing frequent complaints from residents. The board approved the move unanimously and will now begin searching for a replacement while giving the […]
Read MoreTwo Injured After Box Truck Overturns On I 81 In Tennessee
Two people are hospitalized after a box truck overturned on Interstate 81 in Greene County, Tennessee. Investigators say the truck ran off the road, overcorrected, then flipped and slid about 100 feet early Tuesday morning near Baileyton. Both the driver and passenger suffered minor injuries and were wearing seat belts. Northbound lanes were briefly shut […]
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