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Homeowner under contract subject to absurd HOA policy requirement: 'Don't buy it ... this is only the beginning'
A Nashville resident is trying to buy a condo and install an electric vehicle charging station before purchasing, but they are facing obstacles. The resident asked for advice on Reddit, and many people had a lot to say about their experiences, but unfortunately, this was pretty typical. The Nashville resident...
What’s next? VA school accreditation changes near approval
In the last print edition, we took a look at Standards of Learning pass rates for all three of our counties. But beyond that, officials across the state are already counting down until the accreditation report gets released in September. This is an end, of sorts, for the current way of doing things. The Virginia […] The post What’s next? VA school accreditation changes near approval appeared first on Farmville.
$500M from EPA will help nonprofit lenders power energy transition in rural Appalachia
Entrepreneurs in Appalachia have ideas for renewable energy projects, but finding funding in rural and low-income areas can be challenging. A new initiative, the Green Bank for Rural America, could help channel funds to small, rural, nonprofit lenders to support projects like community solar arrays, apprenticeships in renewable energy fields and electrified public transit, just […]
British car maker to establish $8M facility in Virginia
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — A British car manufacturer has rolled out plans to establish a new facility in Virginia. Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Thursday that RBW Sports & Classics is gearing up to build an $8 million facility at Cane Creek Centre, an industrial park jointly owned by the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County.
Tennessee Serves Day includes mulching party at Sycamore Shoals
Sycamore Shoals State Park will observe Tennessee Serves Day on Saturday, Sept. 28, with a mulching party from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Volunteers will work to stabilize the slope behind the amphitheater. Mulching will help prevent erosion and support the health of the surrounding vegetation. Volunteers will be spreading mulch over the designated area […] The post Tennessee Serves Day includes mulching party at Sycamore Shoals appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Kingsport receives $2.9M parks and recreation grant
KINGSPORT — The City of Kingsport has received a $2.9 million Local Parks and Recreation Fund grant from the state of Tennessee that will go towards improvements at Bays Mountain Park and the Brickyard Complex. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation announced the awarding of $21 million in grants to 27 communities across the state on Aug. 15. “These dollars will go a long way in making key improvements...
Authorities: Judge killed while walking on side of Jefferson Co. highway
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — Fourth Judicial District Circuit Court Judge O. Duane Slone was killed early Sunday after he was hit by a vehicle in Dandridge, according to Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Coffey. The Sheriff told 10News that the judge had a flat tire and was walking along Highway...
GoVols247’s game-by-game predictions for Tennessee’s 2024 season
GoVols247 already has rolled out its record predictions for Tennessee’s 2024 season, but now it’s time to dive a little deeper and pick every game on the schedule. is just six days away from kicking off the 2024 season with a home game as Chattanooga comes to Neyland Stadium on Saturday (12:45 p.m., SEC Network). The Vols, with 20 wins and two top-20 finishes over the past two seasons, are looking to contend at the top of the new-look SEC and battle for a spot in the expanded College Football Playoff in their fourth season under head football coach Josh Heupel and open the season ranked No. 15 in both major polls. While Tennessee’s focus is on game week and Chattanooga, a preseason top-10 team at the Football Championship Subdivision level, the GoVols247 is ready to look further ahead and unveil its game-by-game predictions for the 2024 season.
Six days until it is football time in Tennessee
Will kick off its 2024 football season in six days. The Vols will open its upcoming campaign on Aug. 31 against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 12:45 p.m. EDT and SEC Network will televise the contest. 2024 will be the fourth season for Tennessee under head coach...
Bearden brings home first win of the season in triple overtime
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The first week of the high school football season wrapped up with Bearden snagging a 31-24 win in triple overtime Bearden opened up the scoring thanks to a scoop and score. West quarterback Parker Dubon handed it off to Tavion Ray but the ball popped out and Ethan Couvertiere picked it […]
Exchange Club of Greeneville hosts second annual BBQ, Bluegrass and Brews fundraiser
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — On Saturday, the Exchange Club of Greeneville hosted its second annual Barbecue, Bluegrass, and Brews (BBB) fundraiser. The non-profit club supports various community projects, scholarships, charities working to stop child abuse and its Field Day. BBB featured live music from Greeneville’s Stemwinder and Johnson City’s Pythagoras, dinner and coffee from local […]
UT basketball connects to those with Down syndrome at ‘inspiring’ event
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — For nearly two decades, the annual ‘Hoops for Hope’ event has been bringing awareness to those with Down syndrome. Focused around basketball, Lady Vol and Vol basketball players were in attendance for a Saturday afternoon of giving back to the community. “I told them it was going to be the funnest […]
'Walmart Heart' program celebrates Kingston boy with autism
ROCKWOOD, Tenn. — A 17-year-old boy became an honorary Rockwood Walmart truck driver Saturday as part of a company program that aims to uplift people with disabilities, veterans and the terminally ill. Cole Canter has autism and was nominated for the program by his mother Cherise. Cole beamed throughout...
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