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New Lenoir City Schools superintendent responds to questions regarding new year
As students and teachers across the county are preparing to go back-to-school, Millicent Smith is unique in that she is taking on a new role as Lenoir City Director of Schools. Inheriting the district from Jeanne Barker, in an interview with The News-Herald, Smith recognized and continually appreciates the unique position she is in as the first-ever Lenoir City graduate to become the district’s superintendent. While she believes she will always be a teacher at heart, Smith has worked various positions within school systems across...
As pro-school voucher group purchases $1M in TV ads, Tennessee’s GOP primaries to decide its future
Two years ago, Maryville Republican Bryan Richey pulled off a major upset, taking down a seven-term incumbent while raising a fraction of the money his opponent did. The seemingly grassroots campaign was anything but, as groups supporting school vouchers and charters boosted Richey with over $140,000 in independent advertisements. The...
Shop tax free and local this weekend
CLAY COUNTY-Residents here and all across the state can save nearly 10% on qualifying clothing, school supplies, and computers this weekend. And community leaders are encouraging the public to shop locally during the State of Tennessee’s annual sales tax holiday, which take’s place Friday through Sunday. “People should...
Howmet Aerospace Expands Morristown, Tennessee, Operations
Howmet Aerospace Inc., a global provider of advanced engineered solutions, plans to expand its production operations in Morristown, Tennessee. The approximately $27.9 million project is expected to create 50 jobs. “Our partners in Morristown and the broader East Tennessee community have played an integral role in the success of Howmet...
Brad Paisley’s The Store Launches School Supply Drive for Middle Tennessee Families
The Store, located on 12th Ave S in Nashville, was founded to help combat food insecurity in Middle Tennessee with empathy, dignity, and respect. Founded by Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley, The Store transcends traditional food aid, offering comprehensive solutions to hunger and poverty. To address a growing need, The Store is expanding beyond with The School Store, a new project aimed at providing school supplies for Middle Tennessee families.
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officers assist K-9 Unit training
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Officers Fletcher and Holt recently assisted the K-9 Unit during their training sessions. Their support and collaboration were instrumental in advancing the team’s skills with this advanced training. Their contribution was greatly appreciated in helping to...
Park program welcomes people with disabilities into the backcountry | Word from the Smokies
Growing up, Blount County native Carly Pearson considered time outdoors a way of life. When she wasn’t exploring the stunningly diverse landscape of nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park, she was giving it her all on the soccer field. In adulthood, she became a wildland firefighter for the National Park Service. Then, in...
Rural Metro Fire announces new chief
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Rural Metro Fire announced Wednesday that it has a new chief: Jeffrey Devlin. Devlin has been with Rural Metro since 1990, serving as a firefighter, paramedic and more. He’s also been the assistant chief of operations for the last five years. “Rural Metro Fire has...
Report: Cocke County among worst in child abuse/neglect
The Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth released its 2024 County Profiles in Child Well-Being report and the numbers present a sobering picture of child well-being in Cocke County. (The full report can be viewed online at www.tn.gov/tccy/data-and-research/ county-profiles.html.) Once again Cocke County ranked No. 95 out of 95 counties in the number of children who are victims of abuse or neglect per 1,000 people. This total is unfortunately consistent with last year’s numbers indicating the county’s child abuse problem remains high. ...
Seven arrested following investigation into illegal sale of narcotics
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Tn. (WYMT) - On July 22,, detectives with the Claiborne County Narcotics Division along with two other teams executed a narcotics search warrant at 738 Cape Norris Rd in New Tazewell, Tennessee. During the execution of the search warrant, detectives found methamphetamine packaged for resale, mushrooms, marijuana and...
Neyland Entertainment District to feature ‘condotel,’ additional parking near historic stadium
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A new waterfront entertainment district on the Tennessee River near two major University of Tennessee venues is in the works. Tennessee Athletics announced a notice of intent to award the Neyland Entertainment District Project to the 865 Neyland Project Team led by Dixon Greenwood, along with Jake Miller, Taylor Gray, Hartland […]
$4.6m addition to bring bathrooms to Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness Gateway Park
The City of Knoxville is moving forward with its plan to create a gateway to the city's urban wilderness. On July 23, the City Council approved an agreement to build a $4.6 million Urban Wilderness Gateway Park pavilion.
CCHS alumni share sports media success experiences at the University of Tennessee
Two Chester County alumni, Riley Haltom and Presley Rhodes, seniors at the University of Tennessee, have found a home behind the microphone and in front of the camera and are making valuable experiences in the sports media world. Haltom started his path in sports information while writing for the Chester...
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