ETSU POLICE LAUNCH DISTRACTED DRIVING SIMULATOR
The ETSU Police Department Has Launched A New Distracted Driving Simulator To Raise Awareness About The Dangers Of Texting While Driving. The Simulator, Funded Through A Grant From The Tennessee…
JOHNSON CITY SCHOOL LEADERS SIGN DEAL WITH NEW SUPERINTENDENT
The Johnson City Board Of Education Has Finalized Its Deal With Incoming Superintendent Erin Slater. Slater, Currently The Superintendent In Fort Madison, Iowa, Signed Her Contract That Runs Through June…
BRISTOL HOUSING TO REPLACE AGING STRUCTURES WITH MODERN UNITS
The Bristol Virginia Redevelopment And Housing Authority Has Gained Approval For A Zoning Variance To Support Higher Residential Density At Two Outdated Public Housing Sites. The Project Will Replace 100…
AAA TN GAS PRICES FALL A PENNY
Tennessee Gas Prices Jumped A Penny Last Week, And Stands At $2.80 Per Gallon. Prices Are Nine Cents Higher Than Last Month But 34 Cents Lower Than This Time Last…
ORGANIZATION WORKING TO ESTABLISH ELDERLY RESPITE CARE PROGRAM IN JOHNSON CITY
Unity Housing Is Developing A Medical Respite Care Program In Johnson City To Support Elderly Homeless Individuals Recovering From Health Issues. Founder Opal Frye-Clark Emphasizes The Urgency Of Providing Temporary…
GREENE COUNTY ANIMAL CRUELTY CHARGE
A Man Has Been Charged With Felony Animal Cruelty And Aggravated Assault After Allegedly Shooting A Neighbor’s Dog To Death And Then Pointing A Gun At The Dog’s Owner On…
AIR SERVICE NEGOTIATIONS AT TRI-CITIES
The Airline Being Recruited To Offer Non-Stop Flights To Two Major Eastern Markets From Tri-Cities Airport Is Moving Forward With Negotiations With Bridge, A Private Economic Development Group. The Airline…
KINGSPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY VOLUNTEER DRIVE
The Kingsport Public Library Is Seeking Volunteers To Help Box Up Thousands Of Books, Cds, Dvds, Video Games And Other Materials As It Prepares To Temporarily Relocate To The Fort…
BLUE RIDGE RESEARCH CONFERENCE
Milligan University Will Host Its 31st Blue Ridge Undergraduate Research Conference On Thursday, April 10, From 9 Am To 4 Pm. Students From The Southern Appalachian Region Will Present Over…
SAFE SENIOR TN COMMUNITY ROUNDTABLE
Johnson City Police Department Invites Residents To The April Community Roundtable On Thursday, April 10 At 11:30 Am In The Media Room At Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert Street,…
INTERNATIONAL STORYTELLING CENTER GEARING UP FOR EXCITING YEAR
The International Storytelling Center In Jonesborough Is Thrilled To Announce An Exciting Year Ahead, Filled With Captivating Events And Programs. The National Storytelling Festival Returns In October, While Storytelling Live…
KINGSPORT HOUSE FIRE LEAVES ONE PERSON DEAD
The Kingsport Fire Department Now Says One Person Has Died In A House Fire Over The Weekend. It Happened At A Home In The 4300 Block Of Ridgemont Drive. KFD…
PERSON KILLED IN ATV CRASH IN DICKENSON COUNTY
An Individual Has Died Over The Weekend Following An ATV Crash In Dickenson County Virginia. The Clintwood Fire Department Says The Incident Occurred Yesterday Morning In The Big Caney Creek…
FUGITIVE CAPTURE AT RANDOLPH STREET
A Suspect Who Fled Tennessee Probation In 2012 Was Captured In Bristol, Virginia, After Investigators Received A Tip On April 3, 2025, That Led Them To A Residence On Randolph…
JC COMMISSION SUPPORTS AIR SERVICE EXPANSION
The Johnson City Commission Has Unanimously Approved A Contribution Of $250,000 To Support The Expansion Of Air Service At Tri-Cities Regional Airport. This Funding Is Part Of A Regional Initiative…
RECOVERY COST CONCERNS IN CARTER COUNTY
The High Cost Of Hurricane Helene Recovery Remains A Major Concern In Carter County As Local Officials Approve Bills To Pay Private Contractors. On Thursday, The Financial Management Committee Reported…
BAYS MOUNTAIN PARK TO DO PRESCRIBED BURN
Bays Mountain Park In Kingsport Will Be Doing A Prescribed Burn Starting Today And Running Thru Wednesday To Promote Native Plants, Control Invasive Species, And Reduce Wildfire Risks. The Burn…
WELL-KNOWN KINGSPORT EATERY RE-OPENS UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP
The Hot Dog Hut On Sullivan Street In Kingsport Has Reopened Under New Ownership. Danielle And Zac Rasnick, Locals Committed To Preserving Its 45-Year Legacy, Have Renovated The Location, Extended…
GATE CITY STREETLIGHT AUCTION
The Town Of Gate City Is Auctioning 15 Vintage Victorian Streetlights Via A Sealed Bid Process. The Fixtures, Over 30 Years Old, Stand Approximately 10 Feet 3 Inches Tall And…
CHAMPIONS OF THE COURT PICKLEBALL EVENT
Registration Is Now Open For The Champions Of The Court Pickleball Event, Hosted By Kingsport Parks And Recreation. The Four-Week Event Runs On Mondays From April 7 To April 28…
OLD OAK FESTIVAL
Tusculum University Is Set To Host Its Annual Old Oak Festival, Celebrating Spring With A Variety Of Family-Friendly Activities Including Vendor Markets, Live Music, A Car Show And Interactive Events…
FATAL MOTORCYCLE CRASH IN SULLIVAN COUNTY
A Motorcycle Crash In Sullivan County Has Left One Person Dead. According To The Sheriff’s Office, The Accident Happened Last Night On Allison Road In Piney Flats. The Name Of…