Earnest Bridge On Chuckey Pike Reopens To Two Lanes
The Earnest Bridge on Highway 351 in Greene County is fully open to two-way traffic. The Tennessee Department of Transportation reopened the bridge Wednesday after months of repairs from September’s flood damage. One lane had been in use with a signal light since November. TDOT also reopened the Broad Street bridge in Elizabethton.
Read MoreGreene County Prepares To Move Offices Into Former Hospital Building
Greene County is preparing to relocate several government offices into the former Takoma Hospital building. County leaders say the County Clerk’s office will likely be the first to move later this month, with other departments—including Building and Zoning, Trustee, Property Assessor and Register of Deeds—following this summer. The new space, now called the Greene County […]
Read MoreGreeneville City Council Honors Police Retirees, Including K9
The Greeneville City Council recognized three police retirees during its Tuesday meeting. Detective Eric Scott was honored for 25 years of service, while Detective Captain Tim Davis retired after 29 years in law enforcement. K9 Officer Kojak also retired after six years on the force, alongside handler Lt. Shawn Hinkle.
Read MoreGreeneville City Council Weighs Future Of Hotel And Motel Tax Funding
The Greeneville City Council is considering how to spend hotel and motel tax funds in the future. During Tuesday’s meeting, no official action was taken, but members agreed to vote in two weeks on this year’s appropriations. The council aims to have a formal spending policy ready by early August.
Read MoreBryan Everhart Named Assistant Principal At Greeneville Middle School
Greeneville City Schools has named Bryan Everhart as the new assistant principal at Greeneville Middle School. Everhart, a graduate of Greeneville City Schools, brings nearly 10 years of experience and holds degrees from Carson-Newman University and Tennessee State University. District officials say his leadership style and passion for student success make him an ideal fit. […]
Read MoreTennessee Deputy Critically Injured During Livestreamed Tv Show
A Tennessee sheriff’s deputy was critically injured during a livestreamed episode of the TV show “On Patrol: Live.”
Read MoreMotorcyclist Airlifted After Crash On Horton Highway
Emergency crews airlifted one person after a motorcycle crash late Wednesday night on Horton Highway in Greene County. The crash happened around 9:40 near the 9900 block. Multiple agencies, including the Greene County Sheriff’s Department and Highlands Air Rescue, responded.
Read MoreDrowning Reported At Fort Patrick Henry Lake
Authorities confirm a drowning Wednesday at Fort Patrick Henry Lake in Warriors Path State Park. The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office says the victim’s body was recovered shortly after the incident. No other details have been released. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is handling the investigation.
Read MorePublic Meeting Set On Future Of David Crockett Birthplace State Park
A public hearing takes place tonight in Greene County to discuss the future of David Crockett Birthplace State Park. The park is still recovering from Hurricane Helene. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at Niswonger Commons on the Tusculum University campus.
Read MoreMan Flown To Hospital After Lawn Mower Accident In Greene County
Emergency crews in Greene County say a man was airlifted to a hospital Wednesday after a lawn mower accident near Tusculum. It happened around 2 p.m., with the Tusculum Volunteer Fire Department setting up a landing zone. Greene County EMS and deputies also responded. The man’s condition has not been released.
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