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The week in politics: Key voucher ally calls Gov. Lee's school choice plan 'terrible'
Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct a headline about a group endorsing U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Columbia. A key voucher supporter in the Tennessee House called Gov. Bill Lee's education scholarship proposal "terrible" at a Maury County candidate forum, telling an audience that Lee's "wide open" proposal could have plunged...
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.
‘Farmer Wants A Wife’ Couple Hits Major Milestone
Farmer Mitchell Kolinsky and Sydney Errera’s time on Farmer Wants A Wife ended in love. And since then, the couple hit a huge milestone. Since the cameras stopped, the couple can be found posting gratuitously on social media of their time together. Kolinsky lives on a farm in East...
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 […]
Morale boost: Tennessee police officers, SROs to receive pay bonus thanks to grant
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Police advocacy groups say there's no real price you can pay for putting your life on the line. But, a little extra money doesn't hurt. Thanks to a new grant, eligible law enforcement officers and school resource officers (SROs) in Tennessee are going to get a little something extra in their paychecks this summer.
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”...
Christina Hall Claims Husband Josh Made Shady Financial Moves the Day After She Told Him She Wanted a Divorce
The HGTV star filed documents on Wednesday claiming Josh changed the bank account receiving "over $35,000" in payments from her Tennessee rental properties to his own
2 arrested after truck stolen from Hamblen County found at tire shop in White Pine
WHITE PINE, Tenn. (WATE) — A truck reported stolen out of Hamblen County was recovered Thursday afternoon at a White Pine tire shop, according to the White Pine Police Department. The department shared that White Pine Police Chief Chad Cotter noticed the truck fitting the description of a stolen vehicle from Hamblen County, and notified […]
Alzheimer's Tennessee's building gets a fresh paint job after winning contest by local painting company
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Alzheimer's Tennessee is getting a facelift thanks to a contest run by a local painting company. The purple outside the Alzheimer's Tennessee Knoxville building is now brighter thanks to the Paint it Forward event. "We are here on Kingston Pike and with our purple building, kind...
LVFL Erika Connolly captures silver medal on first day of Paris Olympics
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Erika Connolly captured the third medal of her Olympic career on Saturday as the United States Women’s 4x100 meter relay team earned silver on the first full day of the 2024 games. The U.S. finished second only to Australia, which set an Olympic record with...
KFD: East Knoxville home suffers 'significant' damage in fire
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Fire Department said there were no injuries after a home in East Knoxville caught fire Saturday afternoon. KFD said crews responded to the house fire in the 500 block of Ben Hur Avenue at around 4:40 p.m. on Saturday after dispatchers received a call from someone driving by who said there was smoke coming from the Home.
NAACP hosts back-to-school event in Oak Ridge
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (WVLT) - With school already in session in Oak Ridge and about to be in session in Anderson County, the NAACP hosted an event with resources for families and a teacher meet-and-greet. Rose Weaver, the education chair for the NAACP, said the event helps both parents and...
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