Mayor Thanks First Responders After Medical Emergency
Greeneville Mayor Cal Doty publicly thanked local emergency personnel who helped save his life during a stroke last month. During Tuesday’s city council meeting, Doty—joined by his wife—recognized Greeneville firefighters Michael Kinser and Maurice Reyes, Greene County EMS crew Andrew Connor and Kenneth Lawrence, EMS Director TJ Manis, and Fire Chief Alan Shipley. Doty collapsed […]
Read MoreGreene County Commission Approves Budget With No Tax Increase
Greene County’s 2025-2026 budget is officially in place after commissioners gave unanimous approval at their June meeting. Nineteen members voted in favor, with two absent. The balanced plan avoids a tax increase and includes a 3% raise for county employees. Commissioners met at the Greene County Courthouse for the vote.
Read MoreGreeneville City Council Set To Finalize Budget, Tax Rate
Greeneville City Council meets Tuesday to finalize the 2026 fiscal year budget and set the town’s property tax rate. Also on the agenda are budgets for the public library and municipal airport, resurfacing bids for multiple streets, and event permits for the Greene County Fair and other local happenings.
Read MoreGreeneville Announces Juneteenth Celebration Plans
Greeneville’s fourth annual Juneteenth celebration is set for Saturday, June 21, at Bicentennial Park. The free event runs from 4 to 7 p.m. with live music, food vendors, kids’ activities, and a headline performance from R&B artist JessBless.
Read MoreDeveloper Sues Greeneville Over Halted Housing Project
A developer is suing the Town of Greeneville and its Planning Commission, claiming they unlawfully blocked a 200-home subdivision after years of approvals. Land Star Development says the town reversed course due to public pressure, not legal grounds, and is asking a judge to let the project move forward.
Read MoreDowntown Road Closures Continue For Sewer Rehab Work
Drivers in downtown Greeneville can expect more traffic trouble today. North Main Street between West McKee and Summer remains closed as sewer repairs continue. The Greeneville Water Commission says work at Church and Main wasn’t finished Wednesday and will also resume today.
Read MoreMain Street Program Managers Continue Visits Across Greeneville
State Main Street Program managers are spending a third day in Greeneville. The group arrived Tuesday for presentations and tours showcasing local revitalization efforts. Today’s schedule begins at the Greeneville City School Central Office. The visit is part of a statewide initiative from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development.
Read MoreBody Of Missing Boater Recovered From Douglas Lake
Search crews have recovered the body of 22 year old David Molina from Douglas Lake in Dandridge. Authorities say the Knoxville man vanished Sunday after jumping from a pontoon boat without a life jacket. His body was found Tuesday in 81 feet of water using sonar and a remote vehicle. This marks Tennessee’s 11th boating […]
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