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TDOT building Newport Bypass, allowing drivers to avoid downtown Newport from Greeneville to Maryville
NEWPORT, Tenn. — Editor's Note: This story was updated to reflect the road goes from Greeneville to Maryville, in Tennessee. It previously said the road went to Greenville, North Carolina. The Tennessee Department of Transportation said crews are working on a bypass letting drivers between Greeneville and Maryville avoid...
Maryville downtown living blends convenience and recreation
When contractors unveiled the results of Maryville’s new, $158,000 downtown master plan study in February, they recommended the city focus on two improvements: walkability and housing. Among the recommendations unveiled was the installation of townhouses along West Harper Avenue and updating the city’s streets to make them safer for pedestrians. Those go hand in hand, according to Amanda Gillooly. She’s the executive director of the Downtown Maryville Alliance, a nonprofit that seeks to revitalize the city’s downtown through economics, design and promotion. ...
Mark Your Calendars! Friendsville's Annual Town Wide Yard Sale Dates Announced
The Town of Friendsville has scheduled its annual Town Wide Yard Sale for two dates this year: Saturday, May 25, 2024, and Saturday, July 20, 2024. Residents are invited to set up sales in their yards, garages, and porches. The event aims to help community members declutter their homes, find bargains, and connect with neighbors.
Blount County teen named best welder in Tennessee in SkillsUSA competition
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. — Lilly Dunn is a national champion, and she works her muscles in a place that isn't a typical gym. She's pumping iron in Maryville inside the William Blount High School Career Technical Education Center's workshop. Dunn's a welder and she's pretty good at it, too.
Teacher salaries could increase for Blount County Schools faculty
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. — Blount County Schools' teacher salaries could be increasing soon. The Blount County Commission will vote on the county's budget for the next fiscal year on June 20, and that includes a recommendation for an allocation of money to Blount County Schools. That allocation would allow the...
Blount commission considering $1.6 million for Everett Recreation Center turf, lights
Plans to renovate one of Blount County’s busiest sports centers come with a few nods to the past and a $1.6 million price tag. Maryville-Alcoa-Blount County Parks and Recreation will be able to move ahead with a multi-field, $1.6 million site development project at Everett Recreation Center if the Blount County Board of Commissioners signs off during its next meeting Thursday, May 16. The project would include installing synthetic turf in both of the center’s fields, as well as fencing and new lighting for the...
Blount County Genealogical and Historical Society announces essay contest winners
The Blount County Genealogical and Historical Society has announced winners of its second annual essay contest, open to high school students in all local high schools, including charter schools, private schools, public schools and homeschool associations. Awards were presented to the three winning students April 30 by officers of the BCGHS. Zee Carnes, a homeschooled student, received the first-place prize of $500 for her essay, “The Cherokee Syllabary: A Turning Point in Native American Education, Geo-Political Communication, and Intra-Tribal Gender Relations; Historical Perspectives from Cherokee...
Alcoa trio take US Army oath of enlistment
A trio of Alcoa seniors raised their hands Wednesday to commemorate a commitment to trade in their Alcoa maroon and aluminum trim for Army green and camouflage. Braden Cornett, David Jimenez and Helen Jimenez took their oath of enlistment before a crowd of their fellow students, parents and school faculty. The oath was administered by Cpt. Francisco Cobreros with the assistance of Staff Sgt. Tiffany Gibbs and Sgt. 1st Class Allen Zachary from the U.S. Army Recruiting Office. ...
TVA spilling dams along Tennessee River to reduce risk of flooding
Those who boat or live along the Tennessee River may see a change in the water levels. This is due to the Tennessee Valley Authority moving large amounts of water down stream after the recent heavy rain TVA's reasoning; keeping people safe from floods.
General Sessions for 5/7/24
Dennis Brian Abernathy, 61, McJunkin Road, Tellico Plains, DUI, reset for 7/16. Scott Nelson Anderson, 58, County Road 274, Sweetwater, evading arrest, possession of meth, possession of Hydrocodone, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving on a revoked license, failure to use due care, reset for 6/18. Joshua Arden, 38, Harris Road, Englewood, assault, reset for 6/4. ...
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