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TDEC announced the awarding of 36 Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants, totaling $718,757, for remediation projects across the state
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, these grants, funded through the Rural Brownfield Redevelopment Investment Act, are designed to support environmental protection and economic development, particularly in rural areas. The act provides local governments and development boards with essential resources for investigating, cleaning up, and redeveloping contaminated...
The Tennessee Department of Revenue’s Special Investigations Section has announced the arrest of woman on charges of tax evasion
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, her name is Brittany Cardwell and her bond was set at $5,000. The arrest follows an indictment by a Robertson County Grand Jury, which charged Cardwell with one felony count of tax evasion. The indictment accuses Cardwell of providing false and...
State Showing Tourism Growth, Putnam Too
Visitor spending across Tennessee increased six percent last year, according to newly released data, spending that shows up locally. Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors Bureau Director of Tourism Shan Stout said the county benefits as the state continues to expand its tourism footprint. She said the latest data showed some $1.7 million in visitor dollars coming into Putnam County.
New EMA Director named for Washington County, Johnson City
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Evan Clyburn will serve as the new Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director for Washington County, Tennessee and Johnson City. Clyburn was appointed to the position by Washington County Mayor Joe Grandy at a commission meeting on July 22. Clyburn said being an EMA is a constant learning curve. “It’s a […]
18 local businesses participate in The Taste at Fun Fest
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — The Taste at Fun Fest is a unique event that allows people to support local restaurants and food trucks. Eighteen different restaurants and food trucks participated in this year's event. " It takes a lot for the vendors to come," said Detra Cleven, the President...
Townsend wins city planning award
Townsend’s scenic views, rolling paths and work developing a new community plan were honored by the Tennessee Municipal League Tuesday evening, July 23. During its annual conference in Knoxville, TML representatives presented city leaders with an award for Excellence in Community Planning. The award recognizes “the dedicated efforts made by the city of Townsend to preserve their local assets both for area residents and millions of national and international visitors” according to a release from the TML. Representatives praised the city’s work in creating a...
2 arrested, 59+ pounds of meth seized in Washington County, Va. investigation
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — Two men were arrested on drug charges in Washington County, Virginia after police reportedly seized more than 59 pounds of methamphetamine. According to the Washington County, Virginia Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), two search warrants were executed on Wednesday as part of an extensive drug investigation. Authorities first searched a vehicle on […]
Kiwanis Club of Greeneville hosts Ken Earl Memorial 3 Club Challenge
Artie Wehenkel and Mary Jane Farmer of the Kiwanis Club of Greeneville tell us about the upcoming Ken Earl Memorial 3 Club Challenge Golf Tournament at Link Hills Country Club in Greeneville. For more information visit them on Facebook!
Tax-free weekend in Tennessee is here! Here's what's exempt and what's not
Tennessee's tax-free weekend is here, giving Oak Ridge area residents a chance to save on clothes, school supplies and devices that have sat on the shopping list for a while. Here's everything you need to know to save this weekend and the next. ...
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