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Benefit concert to take place in Bristol, Virginia on Saturday for Nelons Family
BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — A special benefit concert is happening in Bristol, Virginia, this coming weekend. Terry Blackwood of the gospel group The Imperials will be performing. Doors will open at 1 p.m. on Sunday, August 4 at the Crooked Road General Store. Proceeds and donations will be taken...
Gospel group killed in plane crash had shows scheduled for Dollywood, Bristol
The renowned gospel quartet The Nelons, who lost three of their members in a weekend plane crash, were scheduled to perform at Dollywood and had a December concert planned in Bristol, Virginia. Co-founding member Kelly Nelon Clark, her husband Jason, and their daughter Amber were among the seven people on...
Metro Nashville wins lawsuit against Tennessee challenging council size
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — The size of Metro Council will not be reduced after the Nashville government won a lawsuit against the State of Tennessee. In 2023, the Tennessee General Assembly passed a law capping the number of Metro Council to 20 members, cutting the body in half. That law was then signed into law by Governor Bill Lee on March 9, 2023.
State of Tennessee Looking for its Next Capitol Christmas Tree
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...
University of Michigan Solar Car Team Wins American Solar Challenge
The University of Michigan Solar Car Team on Sunday won the American Solar Challenge, an eight-day, distance-based race from Tennessee to Wyoming. The team covered 2,120 miles in their vehicle, called Astrum, before crossing the finish line in Casper, Wy. Along the way, they took advantage of many of the route’s opportunities to add distance through optional loops.
‘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...
Gus Seidel Joins Men’s Cycling for 2024-25 Season
BANNER ELK, N.C. – Lees-McRae College Director of Cycling Tim Hall announced the addition of Gus Seidel to the 2024-25 recruiting class for the men’s cycling program. Seidel comes to Banner Elk from Brooklyn, New York where he graduated from Millennium Brooklyn High School and was the New York State Junior Road Race Champion in 2024. “I chose to come to Lees-McRae because of the great location, strong team, and size of the school,” said Seidel. “I did not want to go to a huge school where I would never interact with my professors.” Seidel plans to focus on road…
Eden church to host Homemade Ice Cream Supper
Eden Church will host its Homemade Ice Cream Supper from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 3, at 1620 Mill Springs Road, Jonesborough. The homemade ice cream flavors include vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, cheesecake, butter pecan, peach, chocolate chip, blueberry, coffee, cookies and cream. The event will also offer hamburgers and hot dogs. Donations are happily accepted. For more information, email EdenMethodist1620@gmail.com.
Enter to Win Two Tickets to the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion
Venture to downtown Bristol, known as the birthplace of country music, from Sept. 13-15 for the annual Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion. The festival celebrates the city’s musical heritage by showcasing Appalachian, roots, country and bluegrass music and remembering the legacy created by the 1927 Bristol Sessions, which still impacts country music today.
KPD: One injured, driver cited after crash on West Stone Drive
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — One person was seriously injured and a driver was cited after a crash on West Stone Drive in Kingsport Thursday. The Kingsport Police Department (KPD) reports officers responded to a motor vehicle crash with injuries at the West Stone Drive/Netherland Inn Road intersection just after 2 p.m. An investigation determined a […]
Rack Room Shoes reopens Knoxville store
Rack Room Shoes announces the grand reopening of its Knoxville store at 10984 Parkside Dr. within the Turkey Creek Pavilion with a fresh look, exciting new styles and an enhanced shopping experience including a ‘shop within a shop’ called the Athletic Shop, showcasing a diverse selection of athletic apparel.
OPMobility to receive $558K toward $3M Spring Hill expansion
(The Center Square) – OPMobility will receive a $558,000 incentive grant from Tennessee toward a $3 million expansion of its Spring Hill plant, which is expected to lead to 186 new jobs in Maury County. The France-based company was renamed OPMobility from Plastic Omnium in March. It will then have 568 employees in Tennessee and more than 200 in Spring Hill after expanding from its 18 current employees in Maury County. ...
Carolina Mountains Literary Festival Celebrates the Theme ‘Joining Voices’ September 5–7
The 17th annual Carolina Mountains Literary Festival will take place September 5–7 in Burnsville. Some highlights of this regional celebration of literary heritage and talent include more than 20 author-led discussions, a keynote presentation by bestselling Ojibwe author Angeline Boulley in conversation with Cherokee author Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle, and a music and dance event with Cornbread and Tortillas, a dynamic group of artists whose cultural heritages span from Appalachia to Nicaragua, Mexico, Greece and Ecuador. The theme for this year’s event is Joining Voices.
Mt. Mitchell Arts and Crafts Fair Returns to Burnsville
The Mt. Mitchell Arts and Crafts Fair is returning for its 67th year, bringing together local artistry and culture. This year’s event will take place on Friday, August 2, and Saturday, August 3, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can explore downtown Burnsville as it is transformed into a hub of handmade arts and crafts.
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