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Health leaders deal with aftermath of sudden assisted living facility closure
MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Nearly 20 residents are without permanent homes after the abrupt closure of Sunset Gardens Assisted Living Facility in Mountain City. Both Sullivan County Emergency Management Director Jason Blevins and District Ombudsman for the First Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability Karrie Erick told News Channel 11 they had been […]
Sunset Gardens closure investigation surrounds facility manager
Many in the area were shocked when Sunset Gardens, a regional assisted living facility in Johnson County, suddenly closed. The closure of the facility has raised many questions about its operation and management. In a written release, Ballad Health stated that its facilities now care for 15 of the 18...
Bristol Tennessee's new trash pickup policy leaves residents frustrated
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — The City of Bristol, Tennessee implemented a new trash pick-up policy and many residents are unhappy with the changes. Now we’re requesting our residents to make an appointment to have those items picked up. Whereas previously they would've just been picked up on the same day as the regular trash, said Director of Community Relations for the City of Bristol Tennessee, Jon Luttrell.
Tennessee Cemetery Has a Creepy Mountain Dew Headstone
While Mountain Dew has not met its untimely death, it has still being immortalized on a headstone located in a Tennessee cemetery. It's even got a working bottle opener attached to it, too. Why Is There A Mountain Dew Headstone?. No, it isn't there to mark the grave of the...
Two roosters from local animal shelter getting new home
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Washington County Animal Shelter welcomed a pair of roosters on Thursday after receiving a call that the farm animals had wandered onto someone’s property. Tammy Davis, the shelter’s executive director, said the roosters are not the first farm animals to need a temporary home. “So, I think the public […]
Jonesborough water outage scheduled to start Monday night
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — A scheduled water outage will affect some homes in Jonesborough next week. According to the Jonesborough Water Distribution Department, the outage will start at 10 p.m. on July 29 and last until 5 a.m. on July 30. During the overnight outage, crews will work to connect a new water line on […]
Outdoor Notes: Access changes made at North Cumberland WMA
LAFOLLETTE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has announced access changes to a portion of North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area (NCWMA). Due to new property ownership, the area known as Titus Creek will no longer be open year-round, nor will it continue to be a travel route to Old Highway 63. NCWMA staffers have been able to ensure that the area will continue to be open seasonally during big game hunts (spring turkey, elk and deer seasons) for hunters only. A gate will be...
Jonesborough residents will not see a tax increase with proposed budget
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Jonesborough Board and Alderman (BMA) passed its fiscal year 2024-25 budget with no property tax increase on the first reading Wednesday. Mayor Chuck Vest said the board and staff put in a lot of hard work to get a balanced budget without a tax increase. “Our board said early on […]
Building Department issues 67 permits in June
A total of 67 permits were issued by the City of Elizabethton Building Department in July with a total value of $8,362,360.09 resulting in fees collected of $45,539.50. The report was almost identical to one year ago when in June 2023, 66 permits were issued totaling $7,084,073 in value with fees collected in the amount […] The post Building Department issues 67 permits in June appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Johnson City Public Art to hold sixth annual 5 x 5 Art Exhibit & Fundraiser
Johnson City Public Art to hold sixth annual 5 x 5 Art Exhibit & Fundraiser. The Johnson City Public Art Committee is pleased to announce its sixth annual 5 x 5 Art Exhibit and Fundraiser on Aug. 2 at The Pavilion at Founders Park, 105 W. Main St., in downtown Johnson City from 5:55-9 p.m. This year’s event will feature over 200 artworks that have been generously donated by over 80 area artists. Both two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks will be available for purchase this year, measuring either 5 inches by 5 inches or 5 inches by 5 inches by 5 inches, respectively. Each piece will be sold for $25.
First Tennessee Development District sets education, employment summit
The First Tennessee Development District will host the 7th Annual Education 2 Employment Summit from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, at Grace Meadows Farm, 170 John France Road, Jonesborough. Participants in the summit, which is designed to address workforce challenges and opportunities, will include employers, k-12 and post-secondary educators, and elected officials, […] The post First Tennessee Development District sets education, employment summit appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
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