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Non-profit balloon festival returns to East Tennessee for Labor Day Weekend
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The 11th Annual Monroe Life Balloon Festival is returning to East Tennessee for Labor Day Weekend. The festival will take place Saturday, Aug. 31 and Sunday, Sept. 1 at the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum in Vonore, Tennessee from 4 to 10 p.m. each day. Attendees can enjoy...
State Rep. Ronnie Glynn campaigning for re-election to Tennessee House, District 67
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – State Rep. Ronnie Glynn has announced his campaign for re-election to the General Assembly in District 67. A lifelong Tennessean, Glynn said he has dedicated his life to his family, country and community. At a young age, Glynn found himself the father of two children before he was 20 years old. He realized that, “In order to do better, I had to be better.”
Stockard on the Stump: Tennessee Rep. Ragan calls crossover voters ‘immoral’
The Tennessee Legislature’s most amiable (?) member is battling to keep his seat after a 258-vote loss in the House District 33 Republican primary where he claims Democrats voted illegally. Rep. John Ragan of Oak Ridge sees no conflict, either, between Tennessee’s standing as an open primary state and a new law requiring voters to […]
Tennessee to distribute additional $813M to broadband providers in effort to expand rural access
Tennessee is set to receive $813 million in federal funds to expand high-speed broadband internet into rural communities. The funds were approved by the U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration as part of a national effort to extend broadband to underserved communities throughout the United States. As Tennessee prepares to distribute $61M […]
John Ragan explains his election results challenge
EDITOR'S NOTE: On Aug. 19, The Oak Ridger published a news story on Tennessee Rep. John Ragan's challenge to the results of the Aug. 1 election. Those results showed he lost the Republican Party nomination for the 33rd District seat to Rick Scarbrough. Here is the news release Ragan sent last Friday, Aug. 16, about the challenge. ...
4-H News: Smith County 4-H’ers Attend 101st Annual Tennessee 4-H Round-Up at UT Martin
During the third week of July, two Senior High Smith County 4-H’ers, Gabe Harville and Kynlee Davis, along with 4-H Agent Rachel Petty and volunteer leader Lisa Harville, had the opportunity to attend the 101st Annual Tennessee 4-H Round-Up & All-Star Conference at the University of Tennessee at Martin.
Buildings On Entire Block of NW Broad Are GONE!
Murfreesboro, TN – Remember your mom telling you to brush your teeth, comb your hair and make a good first impression. Research has shown it can take as little as a tenth of a second to cement a first impression. That means it's critical to plan for those initial moments and do your best to make an amazing first impression.
La Vergne: Voluntary Water Conservation 10PM Mon. - Noon Tue.
La Vergne, TN - A city-wide voluntary water conservation notice has been issued for La Vergne this coming Monday and Tuesday (Aug. 2-27, 2024). During that period, workers to install a new meter at the water treatment plant as part of the final stages of the 24-inch water main project.
Is There An MTSU Hotel In Our Future?
Murfreesboro, TN - The Heart of Tennessee is working to make a better first impression by improving the footprint of the uptown historic business district. Three ingredients touted by many supporters are downtown residences, more unique retailers and a hotel preferably with convention space. One project is on-hold reportedly due...
Dan + Shay’s Dan Smyers Sells Ultra-Modern Nashville Mansion for $2.75 Million — See Inside! [Pictures]
Dan + Shay singer-songwriter Dan Smyers has sold his spectacular ultra-modern estate in Nashville, and pictures show a perfect mix of luxury and casual living. Smyers' 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom, 5,365-square-foot home sits on just under an acre in an exclusive area of Nashville, with a long driveway that ensures privacy. The...
New Look Defense builds for 2024 season 1/11th at a time
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The messaging from the coaching staff had clearly sunk in for Brandon Buckner and De'Arre McDonald coming off the field from the team's scrimmage this past Saturday. "We all play as one," Buckner said when asked about how the defensive front got pressure early in the...
Bailey goes for 325, Eagles roll in opener
MURFREESBORO — Shelbyville Central junior running back Robert Bailey was the workhorse for the Golden Eagles (1-0) in a 34-22 win on the road at Siegel in the opening game of the 2024 season on Thursday night. Bailey rushed for 325 yards on 36 carries and three touchdowns to...
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