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Tennessee developers can now hire own building safety inspectors
By Anita Wadhawani Tennessee Lookout A new law initiated by Gov. Bill Lee will allow developers to hire their own inspectors to check for environmental, safety and building violations on construction sites – bypassing city codes departments and the State Fire Marshal’s Office. Lee, who made the measure a key policy priority this year, said […] The post Tennessee developers can now hire own building safety inspectors appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
'This was my best friend that got killed' | Death row inmate's loved ones, private investigator, calling for exoneration
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. — Thirty-two years ago, Tennessee investigators found the bodies of siblings Tommy Griffin and Connie Branham. They also found a burned-out car and a burned trailer connected to the crimes in Blount and Sevier counties. Gary Wayne Sutton, and his uncle, James Dellinger, were eventually convicted...
Child Well Being in Coffee Co. / Bedford Co. - In Bottom Half of Tennessee Counties.
The Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth has released its County Profiles of Child Well-Being in Tennessee for 2024. At 68th, Coffee County is in the bottom half of Tennessee counties in child well-being. Coffee County’s strongest indicator is the percent of public school kindergarteners with the full immunization. Bedford County is 72nd in child well-being. According to the state, the county’s biggest challenge is the percent of children without health insurance, where it ranks 90th.
Local nonprofit makes at-home HIV testing kits free and accessible in East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A local public health nonprofit is making free HIV testing more accessible to people in East Tennessee. Staff at the Choice Health Network told 10News they hope this new program will help keep the community both safe and healthy. "One of the ways to stop HIV...
Police Seek Suspect in Liquor Store Robbery on South Roane Street
Harriman, TN – Police responded to a robbery at Laura’s Liquor and Wine Store on South Roane Street just before 10 PM last night. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the suspect had already fled, allegedly escaping to the rear of the building. Police conducted an extensive search for...
County wants to improve access to government services
Anderson County Mayor Terry Frank is asking residents for help improving physical and electronic access to county government facilities and services. A kickoff meeting for the “Access Anderson County Initiative” is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Thursday, August 1, in Room 118A of the Anderson County Courthouse at 100 North Main Street in Clinton.
No matter the age - there's fun times to be had at the Anderson County Fair!
Senior Citizens Day is proof that there's fun to be had for all ages at the Anderson County Fair in Clinton. Senior adults got in free Wednesday and enjoyed musical entertainment, free ice cream and competed in a variety of unusual contests ranging from Best Decorated Hat to Best Hog Caller, from Knobby Knees to the Oldest Man and Woman. The fair continues through 11 p.m. Saturday at the Clinton Fairgrounds, located on Charles Seivers Boulevard and 218 Nave St.
Biden campaign sign causing trouble for Lenoir City business
LENOIR CITY, Tenn. (WVLT)—A business in Lenoir City is attracting attention for a Biden campaign sign hanging above its front door. The issue is that the business has nothing to do with the sign. Anyone who walks down Lenoir City’s Broadway won’t be able to miss the massive Biden—Harris...
Dollywood to reopen Thursday after water main break
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) — Dollywood said early Thursday that it would reopen as scheduled on Thursday, July 18, following a closure on Wednesday. The park was temporarily closed for the remainder of Wednesday due to a water main break. Just after 11 a.m. Wednesday, the park announced the closure on social media. Dollywood maintenance […]
Dale McDowell Goes Back-to-Back with Southern Nationals Triumph at I-75 Raceway
(SWEETWATER, TENNESSEE) Going back-to-back with the Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series presented by Coltman Farms Racing and fueled by Sunoco, Dale McDowell was victorious on Tuesday night at I-75 Raceway in Sweetwater, Tennessee. Dale clicked off the quickest lap overall during the qualifying session to earn the pole position for the 40-lap main event. The Chickamauga, Georgia Hall of Famer then kept his familiar #17m machine out front for the entire 40-lap feature distance to pocket the $7,553 top prize.
Knoxville man tried to steal shed by towing it without trailer, police say
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Knoxville man has been accused of trying to steal an entire shed from a business by towing it with his truck without a trailer, according to a police report obtained by WVLT News. The report was filled out by a Detective Pierce. In it, Pierce...
Ex-finance director responds to lawsuit
The former finance director for the Cocke County Partnership has filed her answer to a $250,000 lawsuit by her former employer, vigorously refuting the lawsuit’s allegations. Sommer White remains the only defendant in the civil suit after other parties, including Cocke County Commissioner Rick Vassar, were dropped from the lawsuit. A significant allegation in the Partnership lawsuit is that White had stolen a hard drive. It is just one of...
Great Smoky Mountain Hot Air Balloon Festival returns in August
TOWNSEND, Tenn. — Your favorite summer sendoff event is back. The annual Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival will return to East Tennessee on Aug. 17. Festivities will occur from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Townsend Visitor Center. This rain-or-shine event will feature a stunning balloon...
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