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Thousands without power as severe storms move through East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Thousands of people across East Tennessee were left without power as storms moved across the region on Sunday and early Monday. WATE’s Storm Team 6 tracked the storms that brought strong winds, hail and heavy downpours to multiple areas of East Tennessee. Throughout the region, there were multiple tornado warnings issued […]
What caused erroneous tornado sirens in Madisonville Thursday?
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — The Monroe County’s Emergency Services agency is working to fix an error that may have caused those in Madisonville to have heard tornado sirens Thursday night, although there was not a Tornado Warning in the area. Thursday, around 8:45 p.m., Monroe County Emergency Services posted on Facebook that there had […]
Upcoming Lane Closure on Louisville Road for Bridge Expansion
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Development continues at Alcoa's Springbrook Farm
ALCOA, Tenn. — Jim N' Nicks barbecue restaurant is the latest addition to Alcoa's Springbrook Farm development — a mixed-use area the city is working on at the site of the old Alcoa West Plant. Alcoa leaders approved plans for the restaurant about a week ago, and the...
Monroe on the Go!
Monroe County Schools Food Distribution Monroe County Schools will hold summer food distribution on the following Fridays: May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 12, 19 and 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sequoyah High School, located at 3128 Highway 411 in Madisonville. This is a drive-thru style food distribution. Students do not have to present to receive food. Children under the age of 18 can receive this distribution. The child does not have to be enrolled in the Monroe County School...
Alcoa’s Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center to expand
One of Alcoa’s most popular community spaces could nearly double in size by 2026. The number of visitors to the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center on East Franklin has increased substantially over the years. City officials say that it’s time the center did some growing to match. Alcoa’s plans include building a 3,500 square-foot addition, new classroom and meeting spaces and exterior restrooms. The new space will be used...
Memorial Day weekend in Blount blending remembrance, summer activities
This Memorial Day weekend offers Blount Countians a chance to recognize sacrifice and mark a start to the summer. Those possibilities and the way the holiday is often celebrated offer a study in contrasts — family gatherings, travel and warm days free from work come at the same time as recognition of military members who were killed or died in action. Events happening in Blount County include programs organized by...
'The secret is out' | Tellico Village community growing faster than Loudon County
TELLICO VILLAGE, Tenn. — A scenic retirement community in Loudon County is bringing in money and new residents to the area. According to the Tellico Village Property Owner's Association, the community has almost 11,000 members. It grew by 511 people from 2022 to 2023, boasting a 5% population growth.
Paint and coatings factory bringing jobs to Loudon County
More jobs are coming to East Tennessee after the company PPG selected Loudon as the site for its new painting and coatings facility, according to an announcement by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development and Governor Bill Lee on Tuesday.
'Ride to Remember' | Group hosting event honoring veterans and active servicemembers, addressing PTSD stigma
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Across East Tennessee, bikers will kick off from different locations on Saturday and gather together at a veterans cemetery for a single ride to remember. It will be the fourth annual Official Smoky Mountain Ride. The event was organized by Mission Phoenix, an initiative that seeks...
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