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Happy 101st Birthday Norma Nelson from Daytime TriCities
Yesterday, Norma Nelson celebrated her 101st birthday at Waters Nursing Home in Johnson City! Norma served in World War II as an Army Nurse, and was selected to lay a wreath at the Tomb of The Unknown Soldier in Washington, D.C. Happy Birthday Norma from all of us at Daytime TriCities!
UETHDA announces Energy Assistance Outreach for July
The Upper East Tennessee Human Development Corporation’s LIHEAP Outreach RV will be throughout the region this month helping those needing assistance with their energy bills. LIHEAP stands for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. This program helps keep individuals and families safe and healthy through initiatives that assist with energy costs. For those who qualify, a […] The post UETHDA announces Energy Assistance Outreach for July appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Paul Finebaum Names Unexpected SEC Team That Might 'Pull It Off' This Year
Things have been going very well in Knoxville, Tenn., since Josh Heupel was named the head coach. Heupel is entering his fourth year, and in the last two years, he has led the Volunteers back into contention. Tennessee has achieved a 20-6 record during this period and is feeling optimistic heading ...
Oversized load continues to travel through East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A massive oversized load has been traveling from Kansas to Kingsport since Thanksgiving of 2023. The boiler headed for Eastman Chemical Plant has to be pulled and pushed in order to move across the region. Residents have taken to social media to follow along as the...
Beloved Loudon County Habitat Employee Retires
Those who know her adore her and aspire to live with her kindness and grace. After 10 and a half years serving Loudon County Habitat for Humanity, Sandi Byrd has decided to retire — leaving behind a legacy of resilience, hard work and a heart for this community. Amidst her retirement, though, she isn’t completely hanging up her hard hat just yet. With every person she meets, Sandi greets them...
Nashville Heat Advisory, Residents Warned of Heat Index Values up to 112 Ahead of Holiday Weekend
Middle Tennessee is bracing for a wave of intense heat, as the National Weather Service in Nashville issues a heat advisory that takes effect from 1 p.m. this afternoon to 7 p.m. CDT tomorrow. The advisory alerts residents to the perilously high heat index values, which are expected to reach up to 112 during the hottest parts of the day. The heat index is a measure that combines air temperature and humidity to present an understanding of how hot it really feels outside.
Grab Your Popcorn! Tennessee’s SEC Takeover Lineup Officially Announced
It’s almost time to grab some popcorn and start the weekend early with Tennessee’s SEC Network Takeover right around the corner. Tennessee’s SEC Network Takeover will span 24 hours on Friday, July 5, starting at midnight. The takeover will feature the Vols’ National Championship victory over Texas...
Tanner Franklin commits to Tennessee baseball as transfer pitcher: 'It is pretty self-explanatory'
Tanner Franklin heard music in the background when Tony Vitello called him in late June. The Tennessee baseball coach apologized for the noise. The Vols were taking batting practice at the College World Series, Vitello explained to open a frank conversation about wanting the Kennesaw State transfer to be a Vol. Message heard. ...
Cool off at these Tri-Cities spots over the summer
As the temperatures begin to skyrocket, residents of the Tri-Cities are likely looking for a place to cool off and escape from the summer heat. Several places across the region, from pools to splash pads, offer hours of entertainment and a way to enjoy summer at its peak.
City offices closed July 4, trash service on schedule
Schedules for the July 4th holiday have been announced for the City of Johnson City, ensuring residents are informed about the operations of various city services during the celebrations. On Thursday, July 4, all city offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day. However, this closure will not affect...
News-Herald Publisher named Tennessee Press Association President
Darrell Richardson, general manager of The News-Herald, Lenoir City, is the new president of the Tennessee Press Association (TPA). TPA is the trade association of the state’s daily and non-daily newspapers. It is composed of 131 newspapers and online publications. Richardson succeeds Daniel Williams, publisher of The Paris Post-Intelligencer. Other officers elected at TPA’s Business...
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