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Makers Market to kick off Elizabethton’s ‘Christmas in July’
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Crossroads Craftworks Makers Market will be open in Elizabethton celebrating Christmas in July on Sunday. The market will be from Noon to 5 p.m. and feature local artists, crafts-workers and makers in the community. The address is 411 East Doe Avenue in Downtown Elizabethton. Tony Oliver sat down with our […]
WHITECHAPEL Announces Tennessee Takeover 2024: Brutal Christmas Shows With SANGUISUGABOGG & More
WHITECHAPEL Unleashes a Brutal Christmas Takeover in Tennessee!. Get ready to deck the halls with… death metal? WHITECHAPEL is bringing the holiday spirit – their own special brand of it, at least – to Tennessee this December with a three-show Tennessee Takeover! Joining them for this unholy trinity of gigs are fellow metal maniacs SANGUISUGABOGG, PEELING FLESH and GATES TO HELL.
Annual 4-H Roundup, All Star Conference Taking Place at UTM
The annual Tennessee 4-H Roundup and State 4-H All Star Conference is beginning its second century of service to statewide youth this week at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Tennessee 4-H Youth Development is hosting the 101st roundup July 15-19. Since 1924, Tennessee 4-H members have gathered annually on...
Tennessee speeders targeted in five-state 'Operation Southern Slow Down'
If you've noticed in increase in police on the roads, we promise you're not crazy. Since July 15, law enforcement in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee led the annual “Operation Southern Slow Down.” This week, there will be an increase in presence on the roads to cut back on speeding.
Meet the candidates: Read Q&As with the people running in Aug. 1 primary in Shelby County
Election Day is rapidly approaching and if you're still weighing who to vote for on Aug. 1 (or during early voting) The Commercial Appeal is here to help. The CA sent out questionnaires to all the candidates running in contested U.S. Congress, Tennessee Senate and Tennessee House primaries in Shelby County as...
Tennessee Highway Patrol Attacks the Field at Neyland Stadium
The iconic home of Volunteer Football served as the backdrop for the new THP Dodge Charger and Trooper, which were recently photographed for America’s Best-Looking Trooper Cruisers Contest. The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) recently participated in the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) 11th Annual America’s Best Looking Trooper...
WCSO asking for public’s help after ATM burglary in Gray
GRAY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying two people involved in an ATM burglary in Gray on Monday. The Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) reports the burglary happened between 3:30 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. The pictures below provided by the WCSO show the alleged suspects and vehicle. Anyone with […]
Wood Construction owner pleads guilty to wire fraud
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Leighton “Joe” Wood appeared in federal court Wednesday and pled guilty to wire fraud, admitting his involvement in conspiracies to commit fraud and that there was an intent to defraud. Wood, the former owner of Wood Construction, is accused of taking money from dozens of homeowners in multiple states in 2020 […]
RAM seeking volunteers for October event in Hawkins Co.
HAWKINS COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Remote Area Medical (RAM) is in need of volunteers for an upcoming free dental, vision and medical service event in Hawkins County. RAM announced on Tuesday that volunteers were urgently needed for its Oct. 12-13 event servicing Eidson and other surrounding communities. The free, two-day event will be held at […]
Loudon High track athletes taking the next step
A couple of track stand-outs from Loudon High School are preparing to take the next step in their athletic career. Kaylee Cooper recently committed to St. Cloud State University located in St. Cloud, Minnesota, while Logan Wilson committed to Tennessee Wesleyan University located in Athens, Tenn., back in May. The two were team leaders throughout their senior season and have been pivotal in elevating Loudon track to new heights. ...
Benny Smith shares what led to his retirement plan: A timeline of changes at WUTK
Longtime WUTK General Manager Benny Smith says changes coming to the college radio station prompted his end-of-year retirement plans, which the University of Tennessee at Knoxville announced July 15. "I want to thank the students, volunteers, and community members that showed me so much support during this process," Smith said in a July...
Knoxville Police find guns, meth, fentanyl during searches near Asheville Highway
Three people from Detroit, Michigan are facing federal drug and firearm-related charges after Knoxville Police found five guns and a "large amount of fentanyl and meth" during two Organized Crime Unit searches in the Asheville Highway area last week.
Tennessee baseball signee Arnold Abernathy passes on MLB Draft, will play for Vols
Baseball infielder Arnold Abernathy will forgo the remainder of the 2024 MLB Draft and remain on campus to play for UT, he told GoVols247 on Tuesday morning. Abernathy, an infielder from Acworth, Ga., is the fifth-highest ranked recruit in Tennessee's 2024 signing class that is ranked No. 1 by Perfect Game. Abernathy is ranked by PG as the No. 61 overall player in the country and the 16th-best shortstop. He's considered the No. 6 overall player in the state of Georgia and the third-best shortstop in the Peach State.
Carter County Commission approves budget without raising taxes
By Robert Sorrell Star Correspondent The Carter County Commission on Monday evening approved the 2024-2025 fiscal budget without raising taxes. With a 19-4 vote, the property tax rate will remain the same as it was last year, which was set at $2.18 per $100 of assessed value. Commissioners Danny Deal, Aaron Frazier, Ginger Holdren and […] The post Carter County Commission approves budget without raising taxes appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
The Black Olive Visits Daytime
(WJHL) James Boozer, General Manger and Alfredo Bran, Kitchen Manager tell us about some of the brunch options available seven days a week at The Black Olive in downtown Johnson City. Boozer shows us how they make their Bloody Mary and Bran shows us how he makes their crepes. James...
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