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No tax rate hike, but utility increases in proposed Oak Ridge budget
For the fourth straight year, Oak Ridgers' property tax rate is likely to stay the same. That's among the highlights of the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget presented by City Manager Randy Hemann to Oak Ridge City Council. A first reading and vote on the budget will take place June 3, followed by the second and perhaps final reading and approval of the budget on June 10.
People across Knoxville gather to honor East Tennessee veterans
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — People from across Knoxville gathered this Memorial Day to pay respect to those who lost their lives serving our country. At the East Tennessee Veterans Memorial, volunteers took turns reading aloud over 6,000 names of service members who have died, a practice that was also demonstrated at the Knoxville National Cemetery. […]
Need to reinstate your DL? Court officials to hold Knox County fair in June
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Knox County court leaders will hold a driver's license reinstatement fair June 15 to help reduce the swell of people who legally lack the ability to drive. The fair will be 9 a.m.-noon June 15 at the City County Building downtown. That's a Saturday. In order...
Oak Ridge brush pickup begins May 6
The Oak Ridge city-wide brush pickup program continues this week. Monday, May 27: Vermont Avenue and side streets, North Tulane AvenueTuesday, May 28: Pennsylvania Avenue and side streets, Outer Drive and side streets from Pennsylvania Avenue to New York AvenueWednesday, May 29: New York Avenue and side streets, Utah Avenue and side streets, Outer Drive from New York Avenue to Michigan Avenue, Orchard Lane and Circle, Orkney RoadThursday, May 30: West Tennessee Avenue, Michigan Avenue and side streets, Kentucky Avenue and side streetsFriday, May 31: Catchup day. This article originally appeared on Oakridger: Oak Ridge brush pickup begins May 6
After 4-year hiatus due to COVID-19 pandemic, 'Honor Fountain City Day' returns
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A group gathered at Fountain City Park on Monday for the return of an event that celebrates the North Knoxville community and honors veterans — Honor Fountain City Day. The event returned after a four-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. It brought out children...
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 […]
Mental Health Monday: Helen Ross McNabb Center offers help to local veterans as the need for services increases
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — East Tennessee is home to more than 100,000 veterans and counselors at the Helen Ross McNabb Center said there is an increased need for help. Memorial Day is meant to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. However, Louis Danner, a masters level counselor at the McNabb Center, said this can be a very difficult day for veterans who are living.
Boy scouts honor fallen veterans in Knoxville for Memorial Day weekend
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Great Smoky Mountain Council of Boy Scouts of America took the time Saturday to remember those who have served and fallen for our country. In anticipation of Memorial Day, the scouts placed flags at the East Tennessee State Veteran’s Cemetery. “It means a lot because every person who is interred […]
12 Tennessee Communities Receive Grants for Urban and Community Forest Ecosystems
Twelve Tennessee communities will have the opportunity to invest in their green spaces, thanks to grant funding provided by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act Grant Program. “Trees play a key...
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