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Christmas in July in Downtown Elizabethton this week
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Downtown Elizabethton might feel a little festive this week as local businesses are celebrating Christmas in July. Main Street Elizabethton is partnering with several downtown businesses for a week of special deals, specials and giveaways from now until July 27. Courtney Bean with Main Street Elizabethton sat down with News […]
Tennessee campaign finance officials blast AG, calling deferral of inquiry an abdication
Members of Tennessee’s Registry of Election Finance on Tuesday accused Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti of sluggish and inadequate handling of campaign finance investigations, calling his approach “an abdication of responsibility.” The registry oversees campaign finance in Tennessee and criticism arose from an investigation requested by members into a complaint against two groups that...
Tennessee man leads police chase in Owensboro
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A Tennessee native has been arrested after leading Kentucky State Police on a high-speed chase through Owensboro. Authorities say they arrested George Scott after failing to stop for a trooper on I-165. They say the chase led to US 60 Bypass and onto KY 54 east. Other troopers were said to […]
La Vergne Man Wins $1,000 a Week for Life in Cash 4 Life Drawing
July 22, 2024 – A change to what had become a “morning coffee routine” led to a very lucky happenstance for a La Vergne man, who won $1,000 a week for life playing the Tennessee Education Lottery’s Cash 4 Life drawing-style game. “The store where I...
Weather 7-24-2024 Rain Continues
Rain is in the forecast for the foreseeable future every day. Some storms may be strong. Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm. High near 85. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tennessee Republican files articles of impeachment against Harris
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) filed articles of impeachment against Vice President Harris on Tuesday, as Republicans ramp up attacks while she launches a presidential campaign. The filing expands on previously introduced articles that target Harris’s record on immigration, a GOP rallying cry against the vice president. He added a second article in the new filing,…
Surcheros Signs Largest Development Deal in Company History
Surcheros, a community favorite rooted in bold flavors with Southern hospitality, is set to mark its official debut in Tennessee. The Fresh Mex brand has announced a significant franchise agreement with WilCo Fresh Mex, LLC, marking the brand’s largest development deal to date. This expansion will introduce Surcheros to the Nashville market with plans for seven new units.
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.
NashVillager Podcast: Tennessee’s Father of the United Nations
On the anniversary of his death, a reminder of why we should probably all know more about who Cordell Hull was. Plus the local news for July 23, 2024 and a debut album that was years in the works. Credits:. This is a production of Nashville Public Radio. Host/producer: Nina...
Tennessee among top U.S. states with people in financial distress, study says. Here's what that means.
Tennessee is among the top five states in the country with the most amount of people in financial distress, a new study from WalletHub shows. According to WalletHub, an account in distress is defined as a credit account that is in forbearance or has its payments delayed, meaning the account holder is...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE LEADS MULTI-AGENCY ACTIVE SHOOTER TRAINING AT STONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Crossville, TN – The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Crossville Police Department, Fairfield Glade Police Department, Cumberland County Emergency Medical Services, Crossville Fire Department, Cumberland County Fire Department, Tennessee Wildlife Management Agency, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and Tennessee Highway Patrol, joined forces for a comprehensive active shooter training exercise at Stone Elementary School.
'Thank you for watching, for listening, for caring' | Bill Williams honored with bench in Fountain City Park in celebration of his 90th birthday
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Anyone who knows "Straight From The Heart" knows Bill Williams, Anchor Emeritus with WBIR. “I am God blessed. I really am,” said Bill. “It was kind of an act of fate, or an act of God that brought me here.”. On Tuesday, former and...
Dollywood hosting hiring events for seasonal workers
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Dollywood announced Tuesday that the theme park is looking to hire for seasonal positions ahead of the fall and Christmas seasons. The theme park will be hosting several hiring events ahead of its Harvest Festival and Smoky Mountain Christmas events. They’re scheduled for the Sevierville Civic Center on Aug. 1, 8, 15 and 22 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Arby's Classic basketball tournament searching for a new home in 2024
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — The Arby's Classic basketball tournament is looking for a new place to host its yearly event. Correspondence sent to News 5 from the AES Restaurant Group states that the Bristol, Tennessee school system will reject all proposals and manage the basketball tournament internally. This was...
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