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Tennessee Snow Winter Advisory Tonight: Up to 4 Inches by Saturday Nov 14

Up to 4 inches of snow and 35 mph winds could make Smoky Mountain highways slippery through Saturday.

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Rent hiked at mobile home park in Loudon County

Loudon County, TN · 15h

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Hydrilla detected in Tellico Lake

LOUDON — An invasive aquatic plant capable of choking waterways and disrupting recreational activities has returned to Tellico Lake, prompting concerns about its spread and efforts to control it. Dozens of Tellico Village residents gathered Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Yacht Club to learn about hydrilla, a fast-growing aquatic plant that can form dense mats of vegetation in lakes and other waterways. Native to parts of Asia, Africa and Australia, hydrilla can crowd out native vegetation, block sunlight and reduce oxygen levels, disrupting aquatic ecosystems. Its dense growth also can interfere with swimming, boating and fishing. David Flanagan, president of the Watershed Association of the Tellico Reservoir (WATeR), showed residents photographs of hydrilla growing in different areas of Tellico Lake. He said geese have been observed feeding on the plant. Flanagan said hydrilla was first detected in the lake in 2023 and has remained a recurring concern. “The first time we saw it was in 2023,” Flanagan said. “It was not as bad last year as it was in the years before when we first spotted it.” Flanagan said he has been in contact with the Tennessee Valley Authority about the problem. Managing the spread Speakers emphasized that managing hydrilla,

Tellico Village, TN · 1d

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You’ve Ridden Trains, Just Not One That Spends All Day in Tennessee’s Mountains

A passenger train in the mountains of Tennessee climbs a grade so steep that it actually circles around and crosses over its own tracks. Yes, the train loops back and rolls above the rails it just rode. That spiral is said to be one of only four rail loops still...

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5 Things Sandhill Cranes Do at Tennessee’s Hiwassee Refuge Every Winter

As the sun sets at Tennessee’s Hiwassee Refuge, thousands of sandhill cranes fly in to roost for the night. The refuge closes to public use on Nov. 15, but you can still watch from the viewing platform. Here’s what sandhill cranes do at Tennessee’s Hiwassee Refuge every winter....

Tennessee · 1d

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Roane County Ambulances Hit ‘Level Zero’ Multiple Times a Week Amid Hospital ‘Wall Time’ Delays

ROANE COUNTY, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) — Roane County Emergency Services is facing a recurring strain on its resources, with every ambulance in the county tied up on calls two to three times a week. Officials say the bottleneck is driven largely by lengthy delays when crews arrive at area hospitals to transfer patients.

Roane County, TN · 1d

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‘More than half my income’ Rent doubles at Loudon County mobile home park after ownership change

A mobile home park in Loudon County is changing hands and raising rent. The park in question is Lenoir City North Estates, formerly known as Oak Park Mobile Home Park.

Loudon County, TN · 15h

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Tennessee remains in State of Emergency following Polk County flooding

From Local 3 News: Tennessee has elevated its emergency management plan following severe flooding in Polk County, allowing state agencies to coordinate additional support for local recovery efforts. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) activated the State Emergency Operations Center to a Level 4 – Elevated on November 5 in...

Polk County, TN · 2d

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Bradley County Commission meeting recap

The Bradley County Commission heard concerns Monday about a proposed Dollar General store on Spring Place Road during a work session. Several residents spoke against the project, raising concerns about traffic and safety near the proposed location. The property would need to be rezoned from agricultural and residential to general...

Bradley County, TN · 3d

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Reverend G.W. Brewer Dayton Minister Dies 1924

Reverend George W. Brewer occupied an important place in the religious and civic life of Dayton, Tennessee, for more than three decades. Known throughout the community as the “Pastor of Dayton” and sometimes the “Pastor of Rhea County,” he was valued not simply for his years in the pulpit but for the attention he gave to individuals and families. He offered counsel in homes, visited people during illness, comforted the bereaved, conducted weddings, and remained closely involved in the affairs of the town he served.

Dayton, TN · 1d

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Cleveland Middle School honors dance coach Kelly Owens on Coaches Wall of Fame

Cleveland Middle School has added longtime coach Kelly Owens to its Wall of Fame, honoring her three decades of work with the school’s dance program. The school recognized Owens during a ceremony last week, making her the first woman inducted into the Cleveland Middle School Coaches Wall of Fame.

Cleveland, TN · 1d

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Bradley County School Board meeting recap

The Bradley County Board of Education voted Thursday afternoon to formally support the County Commission’s restrictions on data centers near schools, citing concerns about the proposed Project Midspan development near Walker Valley High School. The resolution passed by a vote of six to one, with board member Alan Smith...

Bradley County, TN · 1d

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Pastor Wes Lutes on the Fall Reading Plan

This semester, students and faculty at Lee University have engaged in the Fall Reading Plan, created by Pastor Wes Lutes and Campus Ministries. The plan was set to last from Sept. through Dec. 1, structured to allow any person to join at any time. It includes weekly devotions, leaving Saturday and Sunday as makeup days if one has a busy week.

Cleveland, TN · 1d

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Students praise at first ever ASL Chapel service

On Oct. 29, one campus group took to the Conn Center stage for the first time ever. Director of Academic Support La-Juan Bradford and students participating in American Sign Language (ASL) classes and Lee’s deaf studies program led Chapel. They worshiped, signed, and testified about how Lee and ASL have impacted their lives.

Cleveland, TN · 1d