Greene County Selected for State Housing Market Analysis
Greene County is one of 14 Tennessee counties selected for a new housing market analysis through the state Department of Economic and Community Development. Consultants will review housing demand, rental and ownership needs, and single- and multi-family options. The goal is to give local leaders better data to attract development and plan for future growth.
Read MoreGreene County Considers First Employee Paid Health Insurance Premium Increase in 20 Years
Greene County is considering its first increase in employee-paid health insurance premiums in 20 years. Officials say the county has absorbed rising costs since 2006, shrinking its healthcare reserve. Under one proposal, the county would still cover about 93% of premiums, with single coverage remaining free. No action was taken, and the Insurance Committee meets […]
Read MoreCamp Creek Arch to Remain as New Fire Station Is Built
A longtime Camp Creek community landmark will remain in place as the new volunteer fire department facility is built across the road. The Camp Creek Ruritan Club thanked firefighters for preserving the arch, which has stood for decades. The club plans to decorate it for major holidays, with Ricker Farms donating pumpkins and fodder for […]
Read MoreTri Cities Halloween Weather Has Ranged From Heat to Snow
Halloween in the Tri-Cities has brought everything from 80-degree heat to snow. Typical highs reach about 65 degrees, with overnight lows near 38. The holiday’s record high was set in 1974 and tied in 2024. In 1993, the area recorded more than an inch of Halloween snow.
Read MoreGreeneville Energy Authority Approves Broadband Expansion Bids
The Greeneville Energy Authority has approved construction bids totaling nearly 12 million dollars to complete its Greene County broadband network. CK Contractors will install about 850 miles of fiber, with work targeted to begin in November. Officials aim to finish by December 2027, with grant funding helping cover costs.
Read MoreWalmart Recalls Great Value Fruit Cocktail Over Lead Concerns
Walmart is recalling more than 44,000 cans of its Great Value fruit cocktail amid concerns the canned fruit could be contaminated with lead…
Read MoreMissing Bluff City Man Found Dead in Johnson City
Police say a Bluff City man reported missing in August was found dead in Johnson City September 17. Officers found Brian Hall’s body off Great Oak Way after locating an abandoned vehicle registered to him. A forensic center confirmed his identity. Police were awaiting autopsy results as of Tuesday.
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