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Danger Zones: Tennessee’s 5 Cities with the Highest Homicide Rates
Travelers are drawn to Tennessee, the “Volunteer State,” by its rich history in country music, breathtaking scenery, and kind people. It is important to recognize, nevertheless, that Tennessee, like any other state, has areas with higher rates of crime. Using statistics to identify locations that can raise safety...
Oversized load set to travel through Tri-Cities Wednesday
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — The Tennessee Department of Transportation is warning travelers that another oversized load will be traveling through East Tennessee this week. Mark Nagi said that it will be going from Knoxville to Kingsport starting at 12 a.m. on Wednesday. He also said that rolling roadblocks will...
Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce Steel Warehouse Expansion into Jefferson County
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Steel Warehouse officials announced today the company’s plans to expand in Jefferson City, locating in and retrofitting the former Footwear Industries of Tennessee building. The project plans to create...
Lincoln Hensley Stage dedicated in Erwin, TN
Last Friday evening (July 12), the small, approximately 100×80 foot park in downtown Erwin, TN, known as The Gathering Place, overflowed with local townspeople and quite a few musicians from both near and far. Lincoln Hensley, banjo player and leader of the Tennessee Bluegrass Band, was honored by his hometown of Erwin and Unicoi County when the performance stage in the tiny downtown park was officially dedicated as the Lincoln Hensley Stage.
Artists gather at Keep Kingsport Beautiful Trash Barrel Paint-In
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — The 39th Annual Keep Kingsport Beautiful Trash Barrel Paint-In saw hundreds of painters on the lawn of the Allandale Mansion. At the event, attendees painted barrels that will be used throughout Kingsport's Fun Fest this summer. “This is a way for the community to come...
Committee recommends new budget proposal with 23.346 cent property tax increase
The Hawkins County Commission’s Budget Committee voted Monday to recommend approval of the 2024-25 fiscal year budget and charitable contributions with a 23.346 cent property tax increase. The only change to the budget as a result of Monday’s meeting was an increase in spending of approximately $19,000 to move the two county building maintenance employees from 35 to 40 hour weeks. County Mayor Mark DeWitte asked the Budget Committee to...
NHRA Junior Drag Racing League Eastern Conference Finals returns to Bristol
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — The NHRA Junior Drag Racing League Eastern Conference Finals has returned to the Bristol Dragway after a one-year hiatus. Dragway manager Jimmy Owen told News Channel 11 that youth races like these are what keep the sport alive. “In all honesty, it is the future of our sport,” he said. “I’ve […]
Tennesseans opposed to public funding for MLB stadium in Nashville
By Jon Styf The Center Square Tennessee voters don’t want to pay for construction of a Major League Baseball stadium in Nashville, according to a new Beacon Center poll of 1,200 state residents. The poll asked if people support using state tax dollars to fund the construction of a stadium and 58% were opposed with […] The post Tennesseans opposed to public funding for MLB stadium in Nashville appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Nashville distillery innovates with modern spirit made with ancient, local grain
Tennessee is best known for its whiskey. But one Nashville distillery is working to expand the state's locally-made liquors using an ancient grain to make a modern spirit that pays homage to and supports farmers in the Volunteer State. Bruce Boeko is the president and master distiller of Nashville Craft Distillery, which...
Clinton High School will not have to forfeit wins from last football season
CLINTON, Tennessee — Clinton's football wins from last season will not have to be forfeited. According to a release from the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association, based on the information provided to them by Clinton High School, it is "rescinding" the disciplinary action imposed on the school for playing an ineligible player in the 2023 regular and postseason.
University of Tennessee responds after WUTK's Benny Smith put on leave
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Benny Smith, the general manager of WUTK Radio at the University of Tennessee, will retire at the end of the year, UT said in a release. "Benny Smith, who has been serving as general manager of WUTK, has shared with me his intent to retire at the end of the year and we are working cooperatively to that end," UT said.
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