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Kingsport & Bristol, TN police receive 50 fireworks calls on 4th of July
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – Police in Kingsport and Bristol, Tennessee, received a combined 50 calls for fireworks disturbances on Independence Day. Between the two cities, neither of which allows fireworks in their city limits, one citation was issued. A spokesperson for the Kingsport Police Department (KPD) said on Friday that officers had answered 33 fireworks […]
One-man show ‘The Book of Mamaw’ coming to Dogwood Park
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Town of Greeneville will host a special one-man concert in July. Eugene Wolf will perform “The Book of Mamaw” on July 14 at Dogwood Park. The concert starts at 6 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Parking will be available at Tusculum View Elementary School with shuttles […]
Christian Moore pens farewell to Tennessee baseball after record-setting season
Christian Moore wrote a lengthy farewell to Tennessee baseball on Instagram on Friday. The Vols second baseman, who had one of the best offensive seasons in Tennessee history, thanked everyone involved in the program following UT winning its first national title. "These last 3 years have changed my life," Moore wrote. "Thank you to...
Consolidation and growth ahead for Blackburn, Childers & Steagall CPAs
In a recent announcement, Blackburn, Childers & Steagall PLC plan to consolidate its Johnson City and Kingsport offices under one roof. The longtime accounting firm purchased 55,000 square feet of the former Citi Solutions Center building in Gray earlier this year and is referring to the move as “Project Gray.”
What to know about Tennessee baseball roster 2025, transfer portal, draft for Tony Vitello
Tennessee baseball's roster is undergoing changes after the program's first national championship in program history. Vols coach Tony Vitello and Co. have a heralded draft class outgoing, a top recruiting class incoming and a handful of key players returning. Here is what to know about Tennessee's 2025 roster: ...
Rocky Top’s Coal Creek Miners Museum needs your help
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Coal Creek Miners Museum in Rocky Top is building a memorial walk to honor the coal miners of East Tennessee!. For it to happen, though, the museum needs some help from the public. It’s hosting a brick fundraiser to help raise money for the walk and for the museum’s upkeep.
County Mayor will not be vetoing property tax increase
One avenue has closed for residents who are holding out hope that the recent 25-cent property tax hike in Loudon County will be undone. County Mayor Rollen “Buddy” Bradshaw has signed the resolution to raise the county property tax rate, which had been approved by a 6-4 County Commission vote during a June 24 budget adoption meeting. The increase was made in order to fund a $115 million building program for a new school and other projects at existing schools in the county’s school system. ...
Jonesborough Days displays American pride with 54th annual parade
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — Jonesborough welcomed the Fourth of July and the beginning of its 54th annual Jonesborough Days with a parade. People lined up throughout nearly five blocks of Main Street to watch the parade. The children in the crowd were among the most excited for it to begin for a few reasons. Young […]
Kingsport celebrates 69th Fourth of July parade
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — Residents in Kingsport showed their patriotism by coming out for the Fourth of July parade. This is the 69th year Kingsport leaders have organized this event. Dozens of floats and people walked the streets giving out candy, merchandise, and of course some American merch. Those...
Thousands of people expected to attend Knoxville's Festival on the 4th
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Festival on the 4th returned to Knoxville on Thursday, bringing big crowds in high temperatures. "If you want ice cream, you want shaved ice, hot dogs, kettle corn, this is the place to be," said Kyndra Brewer, the special events director for the City of Knoxville. "Also, at 5 p.m., you'll be able to get into the lake, what we call the lazy river, around the SunSphere and paddle boat."
Gatlinburg's 4th of July Midnight Parade Kickstarts Celebrations with Patriotic Fervor and Family Traditions
The streets of Gatlinburg were lined with anticipation as the annual 4th of July Midnight Parade returned, heralding in Independence Day with a mix of festive floats and marching bands. Alongside locals, visitors from across the United States converged here, some upholding generations-long traditions. "Since, I think, 1981 our family has been coming down here to Gatlinburg," a family member of the Thompsons from Michigan told WATE.
Blountville Little League looking for new home as park gets demolished
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — A local little league may not have a place to play for now after Sullivan County decided to turn a ball field into a packing facility for recyclables. On June 30, Blountville Little League was informed it would no longer have access to Bernie Webb Park near Blountville, where the league […]
Gunner Boree putting up big numbers for the JC Doughboys
Johnson, City TN — The Appalachian League announced that Johnson City’s Gunner Boree and Elizabethton’s Manning West were named hitter and pitcher of the month, respectively, for June. The 21-year-old Boree has been red hot after batting .400 with four home runs, two doubles, two triples, and 17 RBI in 18 games for the Doughboys […]
Hawkins County Rescue Squad responds to water rescue
ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Hawkins County Rescue Squad responded to a water rescue on Wednesday, according to a social media post by the rescue squad. The Hawkins County Rescue Squad responded to Old Highway 11W near Pyne Lane in Rogersville after an individual had reportedly already been removed from the water and received CPR […]
From NASCAR host to 2024 Olympics: Johnson City local heads to Paris
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Long-time Johnson City entrepreneur Jose Castillo got a call for the opportunity of a lifetime: to be the emcee and host for the Team USA House at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Castillo celebrated with workers at his co-owned Spark Plaza office space in downtown Johnson City on Wednesday, finally able […]
Tennessee man arrested in Murray, KY after police respond to call of reckless driver
MURRAY, Ky. (KBSI) – A Tennessee man faces several charges in Murray after police responded to a call of a reckless driver. Brandon Partee, 26, of Humboldt, Tenneessee faces charge of fleeing or evading police 1st degree on foot, fleeing or evading police 1st degree motor vehicle, operating motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, resisting arrest, wanton endangerment 1st degree, criminal mischief 1st degree, leaving the scene of an accident-failure to render aid, disarming a peace officer and disregarding a traffic control device.
Tennessee burglary spree caught on video: Chainsaws, gas cans grabbed in nighttime nab
ATHENS, Tenn. — Unlocked vehicles proved a boon to burglars in Athens, Tennessee, who were recently caught on camera getting away with the goods. Now police need your help identifying the suspects. Watch the video from June 27th below:. Police say the suspects are responsible for 'several' car burglaries.
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