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Have it your way: Burger King opening in Smithville
Smithville Mayor Josh Miller recently took to Facebook to make an announcement. Fast Food titan Burger King (BK) was almost inevitable in Smithville, and locals are ready to have it their way. “Site plans have been approved,” announced Miller while posting the BK logo. “I’m not sure when construction will...
Gretchen Wilson Sells Luxurious Tennessee Home for Above Asking — See Inside! [Pictures]
Gretchen Wilson has sold her luxurious home in rural Tennessee, just months after listing it for sale — and she received more than her asking price. The "Redneck Woman" singer listed her 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2,225-square-foot home for sale on May 31, asking $625,000. The property had multiple offers within days, and the sale went into contingency status on June 3.
Tennessee State Parks Provide New All-Terrain Wheelchairs at 10 Parks
Tennessee State Parks announced, at the end of June, the availability of new all-terrain wheelchairs at 10 state parks, enhancing accessibility for visitors and bringing the total of parks with all-terrain wheelchairs to 22. The new wheelchairs announced are the result of a collaboration between the parks and Sunrise Medical,...
Nissan Rogue reaches final 4 of 'Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee' contest
The Nissan Rogue reached the final four of the "Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee" competition, a press release announced July 9. The product made at the Nissan factory in Smyrna has advanced through three rounds of competition in the inaugural Tennessee Manufacturers Association event with 45,000 votes, according to a press release from...
Deal puts $42M into Tennessee accounts for Manhattan Project restoration projects
After 15 years of negotiations between the state of Tennessee and the U.S. Department of Energy over the price tag of environmental damages stemming from the Manhattan Project in Oak Ridge, the two have signed a $42 million agreement to pay for restoration projects. The money, set to be deposited by the...
East Tennessee lawmakers react to shooting at Trump rally
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Lawmakers in East Tennessee are reacting to what the Associated Press has called an attempted assassination of Former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. As Trump spoke during the rally, apparent gunshots were heard and the former president was seen grabbing his ear before being tackled to […]
Post-Covenant gun reform group donates over $55k to Tenn. lawmakers
By Adam Friedman Tennessee Lookout The gun-reform group Voices for a Safer Tennessee donated about $60,000 to state lawmakers ahead of this year’s election, with around 80% of the money going to Republicans. The group, which formed in the wake of the March 2023 mass shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville that left six […] The post Post-Covenant gun reform group donates over $55k to Tenn. lawmakers appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Tennesseans featured on anti-Trump billboards at Republican National Convention
Two Middle Tennesseans will be featured on billboards erected near Milwaukee’s Fiserv Arena, site of the 2024 Republican National Convention, as part of an advertising campaign organized by Republican Voters Against Trump. The campaign includes 15 billboards and a 60-second ad running in four battleground states. Scott Moore, a 63-year-old from Nashville, is one of […] The post Tennesseans featured on anti-Trump billboards at Republican National Convention appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Alexander and Jones gather support for TN House District 4 seat
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) – Curt Alexander and Renea Jones are gathering support from voters as they’re both running in the Tennessee 4th District House Republican primary. Alexander, the current mayor of Elizabethton, said he’s been meeting with constituents and going door-to-door knocking for his campaign efforts. Jones said she’s been meeting voters in various communities […]
Public camping felony law rarely enforced within past 2 years
Two years after a Tennessee law passed making it a felony to camp on public property, News 2 discovered only a handful of people have been arrested, but some advocates say it's still made an impact, both good and bad.
SCI Tournament Night One Results (7/12): Daniel Makabe vs. Kevin Ku, SCI First Round Matches
Scenic City Invitational held night one of its SCI Tournament on July 12 from TWE Arena in Red Bank, TN. The event aired on IWTV. Full results and highlights are below. SCI Tournament Night One Results (7/12) - Scenic City Invitational Tournament 2024 First Round: Rico Gonzalez def. Rob Killjoy.
Texting and driving leads to meth arrest
DAYTON — A Rhea County Man was arrested on Friday June 28, for multiple offenses, including several drug and narcotic charges after a routine traffic stop for texting and driving. According to the arrest report on file at the Rhea County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD), Curtis Lovelady was involved in the traffic stop conducted by RCSD Deputy Jesse Wilkey. According to Wilkey, he was parked on Delaware Avenue when he observed...
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