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Thursday is our primary election
Good morning! Welcome to Your Week, our subscriber-exclusive newsletter where each Sunday we feature some of our best stories about Nashville and beyond. I am politics and investigations editor Duane Gang. 🗳️ Thursday is election day in Tennessee where we hold our state and federal primaries and a number of county and municipal general elections. Early voting...
Tennessee seeks state Capitol Christmas tree and ornaments
The Tennessee Department of General Services and the Governor’s Office are calling on Tennesseans to help find the perfect Christmas tree for the State Capitol and to contribute ornaments for its decoration. “Each year, Maria and I look forward to continuing the Tennessee tradition of generosity throughout the holiday season,” said Gov. Bill Lee. “As […] The post Tennessee seeks state Capitol Christmas tree and ornaments appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
US Environmental Protection Agency Awards Millions for Hempcrete Development
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a grant of approximately $6.2 million to the Nashville-based nonprofit Hemp Building Institute. The grant will support the development of hempcrete, a sustainable building material made from hemp. This funding is part of the EPA’s broader $160 million initiative to promote environmentally friendly technologies across various industries.
Statewide competition to find best canning in Tennessee
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Canning is a tradition in many small East Tennessee communities, and now the best are showing off their talents in a competition. The Tennessee State Fair’s Canning Competition will offer canners across the state the chance to compete. Elizabeth Renfro with the Washington County UT Extension Office joined News Channel […]
USA Today names Johnson City, Kingsport as best places to live in Tennessee
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A study conducted by USA Today ranked Kingsport and Johnson City as the best cities to live in across the Volunteer State. The study ranked 20 Tennessee cities across 16 metrics that focused on activities, walkability, quality of schools, life expectancy, health care, safety, housing affordability and unemployment rates. USA […]
Defend Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Strengthening Communities and Workforce through Diversity
My duty as the minority leader in the Tennessee state Senate is to ensure that every member of our community has a say in the decision-making process. It is crucial that all voices are heard, and I take this responsibility seriously. In June, we initiated the “Freedom to Be Heard”...
Passantino’s Concert Cafe announces grand opening in Medina
MEDINA, Tenn. — A new cafe makes its way into West Tennessee. Passantino’s Concert Cafe is thrilled to announce its grand opening on Saturday, July 27. The cafe located on 144 North Second Street in Medina promises an unforgettable blend of live music and great food. The menu...
Mississippi company ‘shocked’ by Olympics display mocking Last Supper, vows to pull advertising
A Mississippi technology and communications company’s leadership said Saturday they were “shocked” by a mockery of Jesus Christ Friday night in the opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics. As a result, CSpire said it would pull its advertising from the Olympics. “We were shocked by the mockery...
One local event prepares students for the start school
JACKSON, Tenn.—One event helps prepare students for the upcoming school year, and also provides some summer fun. The Theta Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and Jackson Madison County School System partner together to provide the Community Cookout and Back to School Supply Giveaway. The event was...
Pets Rock! Fest returns to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.—The Jackson Fairgrounds has gone to the dogs once again. Jackson Animal Care Center hosts its 3rd annual Pets Rock! Fest today from 10 this morning until 4 this afternoon. The special event includes fun for pets and pet owners too. The festival includes giveaways, food trucks on...
Residents take part in the 7th annual Clean-up Day
JACKSON, Tenn.—One event invites Jackson residents to bring out the old and make room for the new. Today, the City of Jackson’s Health and Sanitation Department hosts its annual Clean-up Day. The event began at 8 this morning at the Public Works Yard located at 164 Conalco Drive.
Original log cabin where United Methodist Church in Mississippi began discovered. Woman lauded for efforts to preserve it.
The origins of the United Methodist Church in Mississippi are preserved behind the walls of a seemingly ordinary-looking house just north of Natchez. Within the structure are the intact walls of a log cabin where the Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church was first established. Virginia Salmon, a former...
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