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Fire Destroys Gondolier Restaurant December 30, 1979
An early morning fire on December 30, 1979, lit up the sky along US Hwy 27 Bypass when the Gondolier Restaurant caught fire. Dayton’s Fire Chief Jack Arnold said that a Rhea County Sheriff’s Department deputy- Ken Nolan discovered the fire while on patrol. Two engines from the Dayton Fire Department were on the scene within 2 minutes and were later joined by the departments new Snorkel truck.
Manchester Sewer and Water Department warns of system flushing starting Sunday night
Jeff Perry, Director of the Manchester Water and Sewer Department told Thunder Radio, “we will be flushing our water system throughout the system starting Sunday night July, 14, 2024 at 11pm flushing through the night for the next two or three nights following. Pressure changes will fluctuate during flushing...
Tennessee funds food access through cost sharing grants with federal funds
(The Center Square) – Tennessee sent federal funding to five small agricultural businesses to help with production increases through the Tennessee Urban Farm and Forestry cost share program. The program’s goal is to increase access to nutritious food in urban areas of the state. “This cost share funding is essential for strengthening Tennessee's agricultural economy,” Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher said. “Farm and forest businesses are utilizing these funds to boost...
Tennessee leaders react to Trump shooting
Happy Sunday, Memphis! This is Executive Editor Mark Russell, and you're reading the Daily Briefing, our one-stop digital shop for the best Memphis stories from our award-winning Commercial Appeal team. Politicians from Shelby County and Tennessee are reacting to the news of former President Donald Trump being rushed off stage with blood on his face while speaking to supporters in...
Republican Tennessee lawmaker spends $50k on new car, air fryer with campaign funds
Tennessee state Sen. Steve Southerland, R-Morristown, spent nearly $50,000 in campaign funds on a new car, the third vehicle he has purchased through his campaign account in the past decade. A recent campaign finance report filed by Southerland on July 9 shows Southerland paid $45,652 at a Morristown Toyota dealership on March...
Tennessee Voter Guide: The key competitive races in the Aug. 1 election
Tennessee holds its state and federal primaries on Aug. 1, in addition to a series of county and municipal general elections across the Volunteer State. The only statewide race on the ballot this year is a battle for the U.S. Senate, where incumbent U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, is seeking a second six-year...
Police Briefs for July 13
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 24-008803- 5300 BLK Clemons Road- Theft- Police spoke to the complainant who stated on 7/9/2024, while she was at the church, her wallet was taken from her purse. The wallet is described as a shiny brown fake leather containing several cards and some cash. No suspect information is available currently.
Have it your way: Burger King opening in Smithville
Smithville Mayor Josh Miller recently took to Facebook to make an announcement. Fast Food titan Burger King (BK) was almost inevitable in Smithville, and locals are ready to have it their way. “Site plans have been approved,” announced Miller while posting the BK logo. “I’m not sure when construction will...
Tennessee State Parks Provide New All-Terrain Wheelchairs at 10 Parks
Tennessee State Parks announced, at the end of June, the availability of new all-terrain wheelchairs at 10 state parks, enhancing accessibility for visitors and bringing the total of parks with all-terrain wheelchairs to 22. The new wheelchairs announced are the result of a collaboration between the parks and Sunrise Medical,...
Nissan Rogue reaches final 4 of 'Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee' contest
The Nissan Rogue reached the final four of the "Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee" competition, a press release announced July 9. The product made at the Nissan factory in Smyrna has advanced through three rounds of competition in the inaugural Tennessee Manufacturers Association event with 45,000 votes, according to a press release from...
Deal puts $42M into Tennessee accounts for Manhattan Project restoration projects
After 15 years of negotiations between the state of Tennessee and the U.S. Department of Energy over the price tag of environmental damages stemming from the Manhattan Project in Oak Ridge, the two have signed a $42 million agreement to pay for restoration projects. The money, set to be deposited by the...
SCI Tournament Night One Results (7/12): Daniel Makabe vs. Kevin Ku, SCI First Round Matches
Scenic City Invitational held night one of its SCI Tournament on July 12 from TWE Arena in Red Bank, TN. The event aired on IWTV. Full results and highlights are below. SCI Tournament Night One Results (7/12) - Scenic City Invitational Tournament 2024 First Round: Rico Gonzalez def. Rob Killjoy.
East Tennessee lawmakers react to shooting at Trump rally
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Lawmakers in East Tennessee are reacting to what the Associated Press has called an attempted assassination of Former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. As Trump spoke during the rally, apparent gunshots were heard and the former president was seen grabbing his ear before being tackled to […]
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