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Water restored to customers after line break in Johnson City
UPDATE: According to a Johnson City spokesperson, water service had been restored as of 2:50 p.m. JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A water line break in Johnson City on Wednesday morning has affected several customers. Johnson City’s Water and Sewer Services Director Tom Witherspoon told News Channel 11 that a water line break in the […]
Elvis Presley’s former jet returns to Memphis as mobile home: ‘All we’ve done is vacuum it, wipe it down’
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - On Wednesday, visitors of the Bass Pro Shop at the Pyramid got the opportunity to tour the King of Rock and Roll’s former 1962 Lockheed Jetstar. Elvis Presley bought the jet on December 22, 1976, just shy of eight months before his death. It featured six red velvet passenger seats.
Tennessee’s attorney general says Memphis police policy violates a new state law
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Tennessee’s attorney general said Memphis police policy violates a new state law. State Representative John Gillespie asked the Tennessee attorney general for his opinion on MPD’s general arrest policy. One portion of the policy directs officers not to pull someone over for minor vehicle equipment...
Chattanooga ranks fourth among Tennessee cities with the worst drivers, study finds
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Consumer Affairs released a new study of Tennessee cities with the worst drivers. Chattanooga is ranked fourth on that list, surpassing Nashville. The Study is based on Tennessee cities with a population of 50,000 people or more. It claims that about 6 out of every 100,000...
Synthetic ice rink coming to Farragut, leader says it's something the town's been waiting for
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — The town of Farragut will be installing a synthetic ice rink that will open in November. Leaders approved of the ice rink last week, which means no chillers and no Zamboni. Farragut Alderman Drew Burnette said this was something the town had been asking for,...
Voucher debate on the national stage
Good afternoon! This is Liz Schubauer, city editor at The Tennessean, filling in for education reporter Rachel Wegner. An education debate familiar to Tennesseans took center stage nationally yesterday as Gov. Bill Lee addressed the Republican National Convention. Lee called school choice the "civil rights issue of our time" and criticized the Biden-Harris administration. ...
Williams Honored By State Hospitals Association
The Tennessee Hospital Association awarded State Representative Ryan Williams the 2024 Hospital Hero Award at Cookeville Regional Medical Center Wednesday. The award recognizes lawmakers who prioritize policy issues that contribute to the health and wellness of Tennesseans through support for hospitals. Williams advocated for financial relief for hospitals and secured over $110 million in funding for hospitals across the state. Williams said the work he did was essential to the hospital industry.
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...
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