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Staying at a Dollywood hotel and resort? Keep an eye out for these perks at Dolly Parton's theme park
Dollywood is known for its family-friendly thrill rides, good food, and the many Dolly Parton appearances. But some might not know about the two resorts associated with the theme park and the exclusive perks that come along with a stay. HeartSong Lodge is Dollywood’s newest resort. The hotel is “high-fashion...
Chase deepens its footprint into East Tennessee opening more full-service branches
Chase Bank announced in February it planned to open 500 new branches nationwide and hire 3,500 employees over the next three years, including deeper into Tennessee. Following the expansion in the Nashville and Memphis markets and one branch near Knoxville, Chase will open five to six more branches in East Tennessee by the end of 2026. The 11242 Kingston Pike branch in Farragut opened in April and another branch at 503 Foothills Plaza in Maryville opened in May.
Lee’s Bradford, Ung present at ACA conference
Lee University’s La-Juan Bradford and Kevin Ung recently presented at the Appalachian College Association’s Teaching and Leadership Institute, held at Maryville College. Each summer, the ACA hosts an intensive, week-long workshop delivered by national experts and master-teachers from ACA institutions, designed to promote pedagogical development and innovation, emphasizing integrated learning, student-centered learning theories and evidence-based teaching practices.
East TN health centers' community gardens: More than fresh produce
In rural Tennessee, many residents lack access to healthy, fresh, and affordable food. So, two health center systems in the state are sprouting solutions - with community garden programs. Aura Sheran - a certified clinical medical assistant with East Tennessee State University's Johnson City Community Health Center - said the...
Tomato Jam celebrates gardening in style
About 300 people came to celebrate a time-honored garden staple at the Blount County Public Library Saturday morning, July 20. The organization’s second-ever Tomato Jam boasted live music, vendors, expert growing advice and of course, lots and lots of tomatoes. While Jasper Hollow played hits and covers from the library stage, amateur and professional growers of all ages gathered in the common area of the building to sample tomato varieties, socialize and learn about the official Tennessee State Fruit. Food trucks outside provided sweet treats...
APD sting identifies two potential human trafficking victims, seven others charged
The Alcoa Police Department has confirmed that seven arrests made between July 19 and 20 were the result of a sting operation. A total of nine people were identified engaging in prostitution during the operation, two of whom detectives determined may be human trafficking victims. APD Chief David Carswell confirmed...
Townsend Parks and Rec works for the future
Townsend City Commissioner Kelsey Satterfield wants to see another park on the peaceful side of the Smokies. The city, she said, has parks geared toward the community and all ages, but nothing with playground equipment for younger audiences. “We have kids here, but you don’t see them because when they’re out of school for the summer there’s not a lot of opportunities for them to do something locally,” she said in a phone interview. “Unless they go tubing or to one of the local museums.” ...
East TN health centers’ community gardens: More than fresh produce
In rural Tennessee, many residents lack access to healthy, fresh, and affordable food. So, two health center systems in the state are sprouting solutions – with community garden programs. Aura Sheran – a certified clinical medical assistant with East Tennessee State University’s Johnson City Community Health Center – said the garden connects patients, the community, […] The post East TN health centers’ community gardens: More than fresh produce appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
A day in the life: Cherokee Royalty at the Choctaw Indian Fair
CHOCTAW, Miss. – From July 9-14, 2023-24 Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Royalty, including Miss Cherokee Scarlett “Gigage” Guy, Teen Miss Cherokee Kyndra Postoak, Junior Miss Cherokee Kennedy Moore, and Little Miss Cherokee Rhiannon Postoak, along with their chaperones and EBCI Pageant Board members Lisa Penick and Natalie Grant, travelled to Choctaw, Miss., to attend the 74th Annual Choctaw Indian Fair.
Gatlinburg Police and Fire Departments Partner with Safe Harbor for Free Back to School Bash at Rocky Top Sports World
In giving a nod to community engagement and child safety, the Gatlinburg Police Department (GPD) and Gatlinburg Fire Department (GFD) are teaming up with Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center for the Back to School Bash on July 25. To be hosted at Rocky Top Sports World in Gatlinburg from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., this family-friendly event is open to the public and will not run your pockets — it's entirely free.
Maryville Housing Authority reopens waiting lists for vouchers, public housing
One part of a years-long waiting game for more affordable housing has ended: Maryville Housing Authority has reopened all of its waiting lists for housing. Applicants for affordable housing in Blount County over the past few years have watched while the waiting lists for programs like federal Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers closed to new applicants. MHA, Blount County’s only public housing agency, closed the waiting list for the voucher program in May 2022; Executive Director Julie Sharpe said that the list had grown unmanageably...
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