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La Vergne Man Wins $1,000 a Week for Life in Cash 4 Life Drawing
July 22, 2024 – A change to what had become a “morning coffee routine” led to a very lucky happenstance for a La Vergne man, who won $1,000 a week for life playing the Tennessee Education Lottery’s Cash 4 Life drawing-style game. “The store where I...
JD Vance grew up in Appalachia, here's why Tennessee's Mountain Dew is a source of pride
JD Vance's joke tying racism to Tennessee's own Diet Mountain Dew made national news because pundits said, frankly, it came off as a little weird. But let's get to the heart of the issue. Why is the Republican vice presidential candidate talking about Mountain Dew? ...
Tax-free weekend set for July 26-28
Tennessee’s tax-free weekend returns July 26-28 with savings on clothing and school supplies $100 or less and computers $1,500 or less. Qualifying items may be purchased in-store or online, with more information about qualifying items available online at tntaxholiday.com. “With the start of the school year around the corner,...
Man lands record cutthroat trout near Boone Dam
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Mississippi man set a new Tennessee record when he caught a massive cutthroat trout. Charles Fulton caught a cutthroat trout on June 28 that weighed 6 pounds and 9 ounces. Fulton, of Louisville, Mississippi, landed the trout just below Boone Dam while on an annual fishing trip with friends. […]
As tax-free weekend approaches in Tennessee, shoppers can also find items online
MARYVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee's tax-free weekend, a period when people can purchase certain items without having to pay the sales taxes associated with them, runs from 12:01 a.m. on Friday until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday. Shoppers can get these deals without walking into a store. They can use stores'...
Surcheros Fresh Mex signs franchise deal for seven units in Tennessee, US
American restaurant chain Surcheros Fresh Mex has announced its entry to Tennessee with a new franchise agreement. The deal, signed with Tennessee-based WilCo Fresh Mex, will see the introduction of seven new Surcheros units in the Nashville area in the company’s largest development deal to date. Franchise partner WilCo...
Summer’s bounty: Managing pests, preserving harvests and preparing for fall
BY JERRY AGAN Welcome to the July Edition of “The Appalachian Harvester.” As the heart of summer unfolds in East Tennessee, our gardens buzz with activity, from pollinators to pests. This month, we’re focusing on tackling June bugs, preserving our abundant harvests, and gearing up for the later stages of the growing season. June […] The post Summer’s bounty: Managing pests, preserving harvests and preparing for fall appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
East TN health centers’ community gardens: More than fresh produce
In rural Tennessee, many residents lack access to healthy, fresh, and affordable food. So, two health center systems in the state are sprouting solutions – with community garden programs. Aura Sheran – a certified clinical medical assistant with East Tennessee State University’s Johnson City Community Health Center – said the garden connects patients, the community, […] The post East TN health centers’ community gardens: More than fresh produce appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
$217,060 for Tims Ford State Park Tire Program Grant from TDEC
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) recently announced a grant of $217,060 for Tims Ford State Park from the state’s Tire Environmental Act Program. Tims Ford State Park will provide matching funds of $54,265 and use the grant to install three separate porous pavement trails using recycled...
What is Tennessee whiskey? Is it different than bourbon? All your questions answered
What's the difference between Tennessee whiskey and bourbon? Not much. One common misconception about bourbon is that it only comes from Kentucky, but that's not true. Tennessee whiskey is a type of bourbon, explained Matthew "Moss" Morrissey, executive director of Whiskey House, a nonprofit organization that uses its extensive collection of old and...
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