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Tennessee had worst voter turnout in US during 2022 midterms, report finds
Less than 40% of registered voters in Tennessee cast a ballot during the 2022 midterm elections, which was the worst turnout in the country, according to data from the Nashville-based nonprofit think tank, ThinkTennessee.
Tennessee and Wyoming passed anti-red flag law legislation in 2024
New laws in Tennessee and Wyoming passed this year prohibiting the use of extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs), also known as red flag laws. They are the third and fourth states to adopt such laws after Oklahoma did so in 2020 and West Virginia in 2021. ERPOs authorize individuals, typically...
INVITATION TO BID – Class III Solid Waste Disposal Services” for the JC Sanitation & Landfill
The Jefferson County (JC) Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for “Class III Solid Waste Disposal Services” for the JC Sanitation & Landfill. Will need to be capable of disposing approximately 450 tons of Class III waste per month for approximately six (6) months to one (1) year. A 50-mile round trip from 650 Grove Road Dandridge, TN 37725 is desirable. Sealed bids should be labeled “Class III Solid Waste Disposal Services” and either mailed to the Jefferson County Finance Department to the attention of Purchasing Agent Julie Anglea, at P.O. Box 1749, Dandridge, TN, 37725, or dropped off at 1244 Gay St., Dandridge, TN, 37725. Sealed bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at which time bids will be opened in the Finance Department conference room. For specifications, bid documents, and further information please go to jeffersoncountytn.gov/finance-department or contact David Gaut Director of JC Sanitation and Solid Waste at (865) 397-3544 or dgaut@jeffersoncountytn.gov. Jefferson County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and to waive all irregularities in the receipt/handling of bids. The awarded bidder must be in good standing with the County of Jefferson.
Smokies cities make strides toward ensuring bear, human safety with new trash bins
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to an estimated 1,900 black bears — about two per square mile — with more than 14,500 of these iconic mammals roaming the four-state mountain region. Bears share their territory with increasing numbers of human neighbors, which can lead to conflict...
Fire crews respond to smoke at Dandridge Post Office after lightning strike, fire chief says
DANDRIDGE, Tenn. — Dandridge fire crews responded to a call at the post office Thursday after smoke began pouring into a portion of the building. According to Dandridge Fire Department Chief Andy Riley, crews responded to the Dandridge Post Office on Meeting Street around 2:30 p.m. When crews arrived,...
North Knoxville ballfields upgraded, to be baseball nonprofit’s home complex
The Christenberry Ballfields in North Knoxville have been renovated through a grant from the National Amateur Baseball Federation. The upgrades include new infields, scoreboards, fencing, and more.
Johnson City dealership donates $52K to Meals on Wheels Northeast Tennessee
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Johnson City car dealership donated more than $50,000 to an area non-profit that delivers meals to those who cannot travel on their own. Wallace Subaru of Johnson City presented Meals on Wheels Northeast Tennessee with a check for $52,604 on Wednesday. According to Wallace Subaru, the dealership raised money […]
Wood Construction owner pleads guilty to wire fraud
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Leighton “Joe” Wood appeared in federal court Wednesday and pled guilty to wire fraud, admitting his involvement in conspiracies to commit fraud and that there was an intent to defraud. Wood, the former owner of Wood Construction, is accused of taking money from dozens of homeowners in multiple states in 2020 […]
Honeybee Coffee closes South Knoxville store for 'restructuring' weeks after meltdown
Another Honeybee Coffee store has temporarily closed for "restructuring," according to signs posted at the Sevier Avenue coffee shop in South Knoxville on July 17. The local chain's other two stores in Knoxville – the flagship in West Knoxville near Farragut and one in West Town Mall – have been closed...
'I got to see what an NFL quarterback was really like' | Todd Helton recalls the moment he decided to focus on baseball
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Todd Helton was a two-sport athlete at the University of Tennessee and played both football and baseball with the Vols. As Helton prepares to be enshrined at the National Baseball Hall of Fame later this month, he recalled the biggest lesson football taught him that helped his success on the diamond.
VIDEO: 2 injured in Johnson City officer-involved shooting
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting that resulted in injuries Wednesday night in Johnson City. According to the TBI, it happened near the intersection of Lone Oak Road and Cherokee Road. The TBI reports that shortly after 8:30 p.m. officers with the Johnson City Police […]
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 […]
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