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Kingsport Main Street Rebuild passes halfway mark
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Kingsport leaders say work on the $20 million Main Street Rebuild Project is now more than halfway complete. Kingsport Public Works Director Michael Thompson told News Channel 11 that the project was at or past the “halfway mark,” both in terms of timeline and distance along Main Street. “I’m excited,” Thompson […]
Rec League Notes: Riverview Splash Pad opens Saturday for summer season
KINGSPORT — The Riverview Splash Pad (1101 Martin Luther Jr. Dr.) will open for the summer season on Saturday (May 25) and will remain open until the end of September. The splash pad will be active from 10:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. every day during the summer. The splash pad can be turned on during these hours by rubbing the silver activator pad located on the wall between the restrooms. ...
TVA offering $50 rebate for HVAC system inspection
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) will offer homeowners a $50 rebate to have their HVAC system inspected ahead of the summer season. Having an HVAC inspection will prolong the life of the unit and can save homeowners on their energy bill, the TVA said in a release Wednesday. For those […]
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WWII planes returning to Tri-Cities Airport for tours, flights
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Several rare World War II-era aircraft, including one of the last B-29 Superfortresses to still be flying, will make their way to Tri-Cities Airport. The AirPower History Tour of the Commemorative Air Force will bring historical military planes to the airport. The planes will arrive on May 28 and will be […]
Memorial Day 2024 events in the Tri-Cities
TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — Memorial Day is observed on Monday, May 27, and many events and tributes are planned around the Tri-Cities to honor those who died while serving the nation. Below are events happening in the region from May 25 through May 27. Johnson City “Honoring our Heroes” Memorial Weekend event Kingsport Hosted by […]
Church Hill BMA votes to stop providing fire protection at Phipps Bend
The Church Hill Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted Tuesday to give six-month notice of intent to terminate its contract with the county to provide fire protection at the Phipps Bend Industrial Park. Church Hill has provided fire protection to the park since 2008 in exchange for an annual county contribution of $20,000, which has not been increased in 16 years. In March, the BMA voted to allow the town’s...
Kingsport’s Netherland Inn officially reopens after renovations
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Netherland Inn in Kingsport has officially reopened after around ten months of necessary renovations. The historic property closed in July 2023 to restore areas of the inn, and staff welcomed the public back on Saturday for tours. Steering Committee Chair Glenda Bobalik told News Channel 11 that Netherland Inn leaders […]
Tannery Knobs’ ‘Raise the Flag’ flagpole progressing ahead of schedule
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Tannery Knobs’ Raise the Flag project is progressing ahead of schedule, and the 30′ x 50′ American flag is closer to being raised. The 100-foot-tall pole will act as the service flag pole and honor all who contribute to Johnson City and its community. It will sit atop Tannery […]
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