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'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...
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.
Early Voting continues through July 27
Pictured above, polls were busy Tuesday at the Chester County Early Voting Annex located at 126 Crook Ave., in Henderson. Early Voting began on Friday, July 12, and will continue until Saturday, July 27. Early Voting polls are open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. until noon. Voters must bring a federal form of identification to vote. Approximately 300 had voted early in Chester County as of Tuesday afternoon. For more information, visit online at votechestercountytn.gov. Photo by Kara Crump, Independent.
Annual 4-H Roundup, All Star Conference Taking Place at UTM
The annual Tennessee 4-H Roundup and State 4-H All Star Conference is beginning its second century of service to statewide youth this week at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Tennessee 4-H Youth Development is hosting the 101st roundup July 15-19. Since 1924, Tennessee 4-H members have gathered annually on...
Tennessee speeders targeted in five-state 'Operation Southern Slow Down'
If you've noticed in increase in police on the roads, we promise you're not crazy. Since July 15, law enforcement in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee led the annual “Operation Southern Slow Down.” This week, there will be an increase in presence on the roads to cut back on speeding.
WHITECHAPEL Announces Tennessee Takeover 2024: Brutal Christmas Shows With SANGUISUGABOGG & More
WHITECHAPEL Unleashes a Brutal Christmas Takeover in Tennessee!. Get ready to deck the halls with… death metal? WHITECHAPEL is bringing the holiday spirit – their own special brand of it, at least – to Tennessee this December with a three-show Tennessee Takeover! Joining them for this unholy trinity of gigs are fellow metal maniacs SANGUISUGABOGG, PEELING FLESH and GATES TO HELL.
Community News – July 18, 2024
Greetings! Hope all are doing well. Happy birthday to Madison Mays, Kathy Haynie and Macy Cain on July 17 and Mark Landers, Claude Cain and Ann, Rory, and Jodie Romero on July 18. Wishing you all a very happy day!. Please keep Woodie Deming, Kristen Jones and Joyce Stewart on...
Billy Ray Cyrus’ Ex Firerose Banned From Using His Credit Cards After Allegedly Racking Up $96K Bill
A Tennessee judge ruled in favor of Billy Ray Cyrus, banning the country singer’s estranged wife, Firerose, from using his credit cards. Billy Ray, 62, had asked the judge in June to grant a temporary restraining order that would prevent Firerose, 37, from being able to use his credit cards after she allegedly racked up...
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. ...
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