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'This was my best friend that got killed' | Death row inmate's loved ones, private investigator, calling for exoneration
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. — Thirty-two years ago, Tennessee investigators found the bodies of siblings Tommy Griffin and Connie Branham. They also found a burned-out car and a burned trailer connected to the crimes in Blount and Sevier counties. Gary Wayne Sutton, and his uncle, James Dellinger, were eventually convicted...
Two men accused of stealing 350 gallons of diesel from Maryville gas station in ‘elaborate scheme’
Two men are facing multiple charges after allegedly leading Blount County Sheriff's Office deputies on a low-speed chase and reportedly stealing 350 gallons of diesel fuel in an "elaborate scheme."
Summertime spectacle returns: The Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival
Next month, the skies over Townsend in Blount County will be transformed into a mesmerizing display of color and light during the Sixth Annual Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival. Scheduled from 4-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Townsend Visitor Center (7930 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway), the event...
2024 Blount County property assessor candidates
Blount County Property Assessor The Blount County Assessor of Property is required by the Tennessee Constitution to list and value all property subject to being taxed “according to value.” The assessed value of taxable property is a percentage of “fair market value” or “use value.” (Source: Blount County Property Assessor Office; BlountTN.org) Republican candidate Name:...
Rockford ceremony offers thanks, support for 'hero' officers
The Rockford City Commission had something special Thursday for its bimonthly public meeting. In addition to the usual budgetary, project updates and public input sections, this meeting devoted time to recognize two Blount County deputies who were injured in the line of duty. “We’re delighted with the turnout today,” said Mayor Carl Koella III to the more than 20 people gathered in Rockford Town Hall. “We hate the reason (for it). But we want to honor these officers.” ...
2024 GOP state executive committeeman candidates
State Executive Committeeman, Senate District 2 The Republican state executive committeeman for Tennessee Senate District 2 represents members of the party from Blount Monroe, Polk and part of Bradley counties in the state Republican Party. Women in the party such office as state executive committeewomen. Incumbent officeholder Bill Russell, of Reliance, is competing with Blount County Planning Commission Chairman Darrell Tipton and Brandon M. Leitch, of Greenback, in the Aug....
2024 School Board county general and municipal primary candidates
Two seats are up for grabs in the Blount County Schools Board of Education race as Robbie Kirkland, District 4, and Vandy Kemp, District 2, step down. John Lowe and Don Jones will face off for the District 2 seat while Chris Pass, Sr. and Rob Spirko compete for the District 4 seat in the upcoming Aug. 1 county general elections. Phil Porter, District 6, is up for re-election and running uncontested. Maryville City School Board members Nick Black and Candy Morgan are up for...
Big Lots anticipates dozens of store closures
Big Lots executives in 2024 expect to close over 10 times as many stores as they plan to open. A Securities and Exchange Commission filing for the business quarter ending May 4 includes a note from Big Lots leadership that “we currently expect to open 3 stores and close 35 to 40 stores” this year. The filing did not indicate which stores could be subject to closure. There is one...
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