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Oversized load continues to travel through East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A massive oversized load has been traveling from Kansas to Kingsport since Thanksgiving of 2023. The boiler headed for Eastman Chemical Plant has to be pulled and pushed in order to move across the region. Residents have taken to social media to follow along as the...
Kingsport announces road closures for July 4 parade
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The City of Kingsport announced road closures for the city’s Independence Day celebrations. In order to accommodate the Mack Riddle American Legion Independence Day Parade, which begins at 10 a.m., the following roads will be closed starting the morning of July 4 until the parade is finished: The parade will go […]
Kingsport City Schools to provide free meals to all students as Tennessee schools grapple with student lunch debts
All students in Kingsport City Schools (KCS) will be eligible to receive meals at no charge, regardless of socioeconomic status, beginning August 5, a recent district announcement said. According to district officials, the Kingsport City Schools Board of Education recently voted to implement the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Community...
With Ballad Health under new scrutiny, Tennessee to hold yearly hearing on monopoly agreement
Tennessee’s health department will hold its annual public hearing on Ballad Health’s state-sanctioned monopoly agreement as the hospital faces a new round of eroding public support. The hearing — scheduled for July 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Northeast State Community College in Blountville — is the public’s latest opportunity to comment on the […] The post With Ballad Health under new scrutiny, Tennessee to hold yearly hearing on monopoly agreement appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
City schools tended to do better than county schools in Northeast Tennessee TCAP results
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — The scores are in for Tennessee's standardized testing in schools. Some parts of our region are celebrating gains, while others have room for improvement. SEE THE FULL RESULTS |TCAP Assessment Results (scroll to State Assessments and click Assessment Files) Johnson City schools are celebrating the...
Johnson City names new deputy city manager
JOHNSON CITY – Johnson City City Manager Cathy Ball announced that Randy Trivette had assumed the role of deputy city manager effective Monday, July 1. “Randy is an outstanding leader with an exceptional track record in local government leadership,” Ball said. “Randy’s expertise is highly valued and trusted in daily operations. This is evident in […] The post Johnson City names new deputy city manager appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Finding new homes for hellbenders on the Watauga River
During his seven-year stint as MountainTrue’s High Country regional director and Watauga Riverkeeper Andy Hill has planted thousands of native plants, sampled water at streams across the region, reviewed reams of pages of government policy, and spent many hours on porches with local land stewards. He’s also helped remove two dams and transplant protected hellbenders.
Jonesborough Days returns for 54th year
One of the oldest town in Tennessee's oldest festivals returns to downtown this week. Tennessee’s Oldest Town is set to host the 2024 Jonesborough Days Festival in honor of the Fourth of July weekend. The festival returns Thursday, July 4, through Saturday, July 6 with family activities, live music, handmade local crafts, a patriotic parade, contests, fireworks and more.
Mount Carmel city manager announces resignation
Mount Carmel City Manager Emily Wood announced during Thursday’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting that she is resigning effective Friday, Aug. 2. In an open letter in which she stated her appreciation of Mount Carmel, Wood said she had accepted a position in another town. Wood has served as town administrator and chief asset and management officer for Mount Carmel since 2022. ...
Washington Co. Democratic Party chair accuses state of ‘voter intimidation’ over letters sent to registered voters
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tennessee recently sent more than 14,000 letters to potential non-citizens in the state warning against illegal voting. State officials say the letters were sent to maintain accurate voter rolls, but others are calling the letters an intimidation tactic. The letters state that the person’s voter information matches with an individual […]
ETSU climatologists making strides across state
Few people know that Tennessee's climatology office is housed inside ETSU, but the impact it's making is realized throughout the state. State Climatologist Andrew Joyner and Assistant State Climatologist William Tollefson started ETSU’s climate office in 2016, but they did not receive official recognition as the state climate office until 2021.
Tennessee State Museum grants $75,000 for ADA upgrades at Bays Mountain Park
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — The Tennessee State Museum recently donated $75,000 to Bays Mountain Park. Officials say they plan to use this money to make the Farmstead Museum ADA accessible with a new parking lot. Accessibility we see it as a civil right, all people have a right to...
Appalachian Banner Academy creates calming room for fireworks event
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Every year, Johnson City hosts the Pepsi Independence Day Fireworks Celebration. This year, the event will provide a new calming room for those who need it. “We have a new sensory area for autistic and PTSD folks,” said Freedom Hall General Manager Mark Stone. “It’s a tough holiday for them, […]
Johnson City launches new website
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The City of Johnson City’s new website is up and running, city leaders announced Monday. According to a news release from the city, the new website is more user-friendly, better organized and features a fresh design. The previous website was built in 2019. The city decided to revamp the site, […]
Appalachian Promise Alliance receives statewide recognition
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Appalachian Promise Alliance received statewide recognition through the Better Workplaces Tennessee initiative on Tuesday. Better Workplaces Tennesse is part of a collaboration between the ETSU Ballad Health Strong BRAIN Institute and the Tennessee Department of Health. Appalachian Promise Alliance received the Silver recognition and will work towards Gold in 2025, the […]
City offices closed July 4; garbage/recycling on regular schedule
City offices closed July 4; garbage/recycling on regular schedule. Johnson City residents are reminded that City offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4 for the Independence Day holiday. All City offices will resume normal operations on Friday, July 5. Solid Waste Services: City of Johnson City Solid Waste customers...
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