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Elizabethton/Carter County Public Library offering more than books
BY IVAN SANDERS CITY OF ELIZABETHTON PIO When it comes to books, the Elizabethton/Carter County Public Library has a large variety of offerings for its patrons, and now those visiting the library have the opportunity to take fresh produce home as well. The library has introduced a produce pantry just inside the lobby entrance where […] The post Elizabethton/Carter County Public Library offering more than books appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Tennessee Backroads to headline Covered Bridge Jams Concert this Saturday
This Saturday’s Covered Bridge Jams Concert will feature Tennessee Backroads, a Northeast Tennessee-based band known for its classic, progressive, and original bluegrass music. The concert is set to take place at Covered Bridge Park, starting at 7 p.m. Tennessee Backroads includes Daniel Houseright on guitar and vocals, Gary Booher on banjo and vocals, Phil Hensley […] The post Tennessee Backroads to headline Covered Bridge Jams Concert this Saturday appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Elizabethton’s Witten Joins WXSM To Preview 2024 Campaign
The 24 Teams in 24 Days series had an Elizabethton flair on Wednesday morning. Bobby Rader set up shop live at Citizens Bank Stadium on Wednesday as part of the yearly series on WXSM and was joined by Cyclone Football Head Coach Shawn Witten. The full interview is below. Witten...
She's back from her third trip giving out shoes around the world
Good morning, friends, this is Tennessean columnist Brad Schmitt, feeling high off all the good vibes of a packed week of good news. Let's get right to it! The broken flip flop that spurred her into action Does your company gather employees from time to time to do good in the community? The Tennessean...
WEATHER 8-1-2024 Heat Advisory Continues
A slight chance of showers before 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 103. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Tonight. A 30 percent chance of...
Balaprakash chosen for Tennessee’s new AI advisory council
Prasanna Balaprakash, director of AI programs at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has been appointed to Tennessee’s Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council. The council, created this year by the Tennessee legislature, will provide recommendations and draw up an action plan for AI use in state government....
Strategist Finch joins effort to elect Harris for president
KNOXVILLE, TN — Kamela Harris is running to be the next President of the United States of America. Stepping into the battle will require she surround herself with great leadership and masterminds. In Tennessee Harris has two advantages; a fellow sister in her beloved Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and a proven general in the field: Cynthia Finch.
Josh Heupel details Chas Nimrod's body transformation
Redshirt sophomore wide receiver Chas Nimrod enters his third season at. in 2024. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound receiver appeared in 15 games from 2022-23, recording 19 receptions, 194 receiving yards and one touchdown. Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel met with media after the Vols’ first practice in fall training camp on...
weSurvive pairs Appalachian cancer survivors with health advisers
Researchers at the University of Virginia are hoping to improve the quality of life for post-treatment cancer survivors in Appalachia. The weSurvive program provides free group and one-on-one nutrition and exercise guidance for rural, adult patients. It was created by Kathleen Porter — a registered dietitian at the UVA Cancer Center — through a $770,000 research grant from the American Cancer Society.
August Starts Off with Flash Floods and Heat Index Over 105°F in Tennessee
Morristown, TN – Tennessee residents should prepare for an intense start to August, as the National Weather Service (NWS) in Morristown has issued both a Flash Flood Watch and a Heat Advisory for Thursday. The region is expected to experience locally heavy rainfall and sweltering heat, potentially leading to hazardous conditions.
Tennessee election updates: Democratic Senate primary, GOP race for 5th District among races to watch
It's election day in Tennessee. Voters who didn't cast ballots during early voting head to the polls today in Tennessee's state and federal primaries. Also on tap are a host of local county and municipal elections. ...
Four Tennessee schools make 2024 best value colleges list by Princeton Review
Looking for a college in Tennessee that delivers the most value for the cost? Four schools fit the bill, according to the 2024 Best Value Colleges list released this month by The Princeton Review. The list, which includes 209 schools this year, combines more than 40 data points from the schools and student surveys, according to the publication's website. It reflects academic rigor, affordability, positive career outcomes for graduates and other factors. The publication considers whether...
Report: Rural TN counties have most room for voter turnout, registration growth
Voter registration and turnout in Tennessee lags behind most other states in the nation, but a new report from a Tennessee think tank found that rural counties in particular have the most room for growth. Rural counties along the West-Middle Tennessee Grand Division line and in the northeast have the lowest average turnout rates over […]
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