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Drought effects East Tennessee community food and jobs
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennessee is facing its worst drought in years and the Beardsley Community Farm is feeling the impact. “It feels like things just get crispier and crispier every week,” farm manager Lia Bevins said. But the heat is now hurting their output by about 95%. “This...
Dave Loggins, “Please Come to Boston” Singer and Hit Country Songwriter, Dead at Age 76
Tennessee country-pop singer/songwriter Dave Loggins, who had a 1974 hit with “Please Come to Boston,” died Wednesday, July 10. According to The Tennessean, Loggins passed away at Alive Hospice in Nashville at age 76. “Please Come to Boston” peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 1200 and...
2024 Tennessee General Assembly primary candidates
Blount Countians who vote in the Aug. 1 election will make changes that shape the course of city, county, state and federal government for years. Races include primaries for seats on municipal boards of education and in the U.S. Senate, as well as general elections to some city and county offices and statewide political party positions. The Daily Times has attempted to contact all qualified candidates to answer common sets of questions. The responses provided below come from candidates running in primary races for election...
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,...
Miss Jehryeia Morris crowned 2024 National American Miss Tennessee Jr.
CLARKSVILLE, TN – Miss Jehryeia Morris, a rising 11th grader at Kenwood High School, was crowned the 2024 National American Miss Tennessee Jr. Teen Queen at the state pageant held June 16 at Cool Springs Marriott in Franklin. She received her official state crown, banner, and trophy. She also received a special invitation to compete at the national pageant held during Thanksgiving week in Orlando.
Employed Tennessee woman can only afford a tent
PORTLAND, Tenn. (WKRN) — The unhoused are not just in downtown Nashville. They are also in surrounding counties and small towns across Middle Tennessee—places like Portland where one woman has a job but still can’t afford a home. Anita Richey had dreams, big ones. “My dream home...
Tennessee watchdog group slams Metro over homeless pods sitting in storage
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A Tennessee watchdog group is taking the Metro government to task over homeless pods. FOX 17 News has shown how these pods have been tucked away since 2021, costing $1.2 million in federal tax dollars. Metro says the pods can't be used until they meet...
CDC Warns of Deadly Virus Reported in Indiana and Tennessee
The Centers for Disease Control has released information about West Nile Virus and areas with human infections and pools testing positive. I can tell you from experience that there are plenty of illnesses out there right now. Not only is the regular cold still a thing, but the flu, strep throat, RSV, and COVID are all on the rise. Personally, I have had something lingering since mid-June.
Big Lots Announces Plans to Close Some Stores This Year
Big Lots has announced their plans to close 35 to 40 stores by year’s end. The announcement comes following a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. For the first quarter ending on May 4th, Big Lots announced a decrease in sales of one-billion dollars. Although no specific...
Tennessee will reallocate funds not spent from $3.7B of federal recovery funds
By Jon Styff The Center Square Tennessee will have agreements in place before the Dec. 31 deadline for all $3.7 billion of its federal American Rescue Plan funds. The group overseeing those allocations now knows that, if those funds are not fully spend on those projects, it can redirect the funds to other eligible projects […] The post Tennessee will reallocate funds not spent from $3.7B of federal recovery funds appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
The Tennessee Military Department announced new Assistant Adjutant General, Air, to begin role in August
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, Tennessee’s Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Warner Ross, announced that Knoxville native Col. Martin Hartley has been selected as the Tennessee Military Department’s Assistant Adjutant General, Air. The announcement, made on behalf of Governor Bill Lee, marks a significant appointment...
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