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Covenant Health snags Springbrook Farm spot for $12.6 million
Knoxville-based health care nonprofit Covenant Health purchased roughly a dozen acres along Hall Road last month. An asking price of $12.6 million earned the group a spot in Alcoa’s Springbrook Park development, further rounding the offerings of the future city center. The land, which runs along North Hall Road across from Food City on Tesla Boulevard, was previously owned by TN Alcoa Primary LLC, the group that owns the Springbrook Farm development site. Deed information obtained by The Daily Times shows the property changed hands...
Harlan Council places medical cannabis sales on ballot
The Harlan City Council resolved to leave the question of should the sale of medical cannabis be allowed in the city up to the voters, agreeing to put the matter on the ballot for the upcoming election. Harlan Mayor Joe Meadors brought the topic up to the council during the panel’s regular meeting for August. […] The post Harlan Council places medical cannabis sales on ballot appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Recap Thursday, August 15 with Living East Tennessee: Spooky Stories, Local Fall Events, Home Improvement and More!
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Are you ready for the fall? We are gearing you up in all the ways here on Living East Tennessee!. Recap Thursday, August 15 with Living East Tennessee: Spooky Stories, Local Fall Events, Home Improvement and More!. Recap of Wednesday, Aug. 14 on LETN: Holistic...
Roane County residents speak out over water quality and utility cost concerns with Cumberland Utility Board
ROANE COUNTY, Tenn. — A group of Roane County residents gathered Thursday to voice concerns they've had about water quality and utility costs with the Cumberland Utility Board. After the meeting ended, several who attended called it a disappointment. Some said the problems have persisted for years, and said...
After 35 years, Oak Ridge's Ann Frome retires from coaching junior tennis
Ann Frome Oak Ridge Ann stepped up to organize and coach the inaugural Jefferson Middle School tennis team 35 years ago. Robertsville Middle School Tennis Coach Jim Zitzman mentored Ann in the development of the friendly rival Jefferson team. During the summer following the initial season of the JMS tennis program, Ann organized and coached the inaugural Oak Ridge summer competitive team sponsored by the U.S. Tennis Association. Players from Robertsville and Jefferson joined together during the summer to form a united team playing against teams and clubs in the Greater Knoxville area. While playing in the upper division over the years the team won many...
Oak Ridge Police accepting applications for Citizens Police Academy
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (Aug. 15, 2024) – The Oak Ridge Police Department is accepting applications for its next Citizens Police Academy which is set to begin next month. Applications for the program are due by Friday, Aug. 30 at 5 p.m. Classes will meet weekly, on Thursdays, from Sept. 19 to Nov. 14 from 6 to 9 p.m.
First Gen IV reactor now rising in the US
Architect’s rendering of the Hermes Low-Power Demonstration Reactor facility. Source: Kairos Power. A former uranium enrichment plant site in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is set to host the first Gen IV nuclear reactor in the U.S. Construction of the Hermes Low-Power Demonstration Reactor is now underway by Kairos Power. The...
City Passes New Public Alcohol Ordinance
Cookeville City Council rejected a delay to the city’s new public alcohol event ordinance Thursday night, though members did not close the door to further changes. The ordinance allows outdoor public events hosted by non-profit organizations to serve alcohol at the Putnam County Fairgrounds and the Leslie Town Centre parking lot. Tennessee Tech campus areas and the Golden Eagle Golf Club are not covered by the new ordinance. Council Member Eric Walker again asked for opportunities to include street closures based on local business involvement. Council Member Luke Eldridge said the businesses talking to Walker do not appear representative.
Sparta To Provide Free Weather Radios
Sparta Aldermen voted Thursday night to match a $10,000 TVA Community Care Grant, allowing the city to provide free weather radios. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said he got the idea after a resident told him they did not have a way of getting severe weather alerts. Lowery said the radios will better inform Sparta residents of when severe weather is approaching.
NRC Names New Senior Resident Inspector at Watts Bar Nuclear Plant
As its new senior resident inspector at the Watts Bar nuclear power plant located in. Hardage joined the NRC as a project engineer in the Resident Inspector Development Program in the Region II office in. Atlanta. . Before accepting the Watts Bar position, he was the agency’s senior resident inspector...
Cookeville Mother’s Day Out Celebrates 50 Years
First Baptist Church Cookeville Mother’s Day Out program celebrates 50 years of operation this month. The twice-a-week program teaches children the bible while preparing them for kindergarten. Program’s Co-Director Linda Huddleston said that in her 35 years of serving, she has focused on children’s needs. “We are...
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