Crash Shuts Down Highway 11E
A multi-vehicle crash closed part of Highway 11E in Washington County, Tennessee, Thursday evening. One person was injured, and traffic was rerouted for several hours before authorities cleared the scene and reopened the roadway late Thursday night.
Read MoreGreeneville Plans July Fourth Celebration
Greeneville is preparing for its 14th Annual American Downtown Celebration on July Fourth at Bicentennial Park. The free event will feature live music, food vendors, a nighttime parade honoring America’s 250th anniversary and the USS Greeneville, plus a fireworks display to cap off the evening.
Read MoreBaileyton Considers Camping and Animal Rule Changes
Baileyton leaders are reviewing proposed ordinances that would ban camping on public property and update animal regulations within town limits. Officials also discussed allowing residents to own pigs while removing breed-specific language from the town’s dog ordinance.
Read MoreRegional Crews Respond to East Tennessee Flooding
First responders from across the region helped with evacuations and rescues as floodwaters swept through parts East Tennessee. The American Red Cross has opened an emergency shelter at Parrottsville Elementary School for displaced residents and visitors, with assistance expected to continue as communities recover.
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