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Future Rotary Bicycle Playground receives new home
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn (WJHL)—In July last year, plans for a bicycle playground and dog park were announced. The park’s original location was on the corner of Legion Street and State of Franklin Road, but it couldn’t serve as a permanent spot. “That was going to be semi-permanent, and if [the city] ever needed that for […]
Local musician set to release first album — ‘Heroes & Friends’
By Lynn J. Richardson In the works for nearly two years, local musician Daniel Grindstaff’s record label, Bonfire Music Group, is about to launch his first album. Since June 2023, Grindstaff has been teasing the public, releasing one song at a time from his upcoming “Heroes & Friends,” album, and so far, each cut has […] The post Local musician set to release first album — ‘Heroes & Friends’ appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Greene County Planning Commission Approves RV Park Site Plan in Camp Creek
The Greene County Regional Planning Commission in Tennessee unanimously approved the site plan for the 40-site Presidential View RV Ranch on Woolsey College Road in Camp Creek despite community opposition. Residents have voiced concerns over the potential increase in traffic on the narrow Woolsey College Road and the impact of...
Greeneville third grader celebrates Tenn under 10 achievement
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Joseph Beltran, a third-grade student at Hal Henard Elementary, was recognized for his achievements in writing and reading Thursday. “In the beginning, Joseph struggled a little bit, and I noticed that it was a lack of confidence. So we worked on building confidence,” said Finette Craft, Joseph’s third-grade ELA teacher. “Around […]
Local law enforcement reaction to new legislation allowing teachers to be armed in school
NORTHEAST TENNESSEE (WCYB) — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee recently signed legislation that will allow teachers to bring guns into school and many people are left wondering what are the reactions from local law enforcement. It's all going to come down to strict scrutiny and management of the director of...
North Greene beats Cloudland in Region title, clinches home field for sectionals
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WCYB) — For the sixth time this season, the softball diamond would open play to a meeting between North Greene and Cloudland. In an afternoon matinee on Thursday, it was for all the marbles of a region crown and the right to home field in the sectional round.
Tri-Cities home construction pace still on upswing
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — New home construction permits in three of the region’s busiest areas are outpacing 2023 numbers through the first third of the year, while average values are down slightly after steep increases from 2022 to 2023. News Channel 11’s analysis of data from Kingsport, Johnson City and the unincorporated areas of […]
Downtown Jonesborough filled with live music through September
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — If you’re looking to catch some live music around the Tri-Cities, downtown Jonesborough has you covered through the end of Summer. T. McLeod joined News Channel 11 with all the details on how you can enjoy Music on the Square and Brews and Tunes this summer. Music on the Square continues […]
Area Methodist churches’ full embrace of LGBTQ Christians likely to be ‘a process’
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Sylvann Fox found a welcoming United Methodist Church (UMC) in the Tri-Cities even before the denomination’s recent doctrinal changes surrounding LGBTQ clergy, members and weddings — but they strongly support the shift. “Any time that there is an opportunity for more inclusivity and more openness and an opportunity for people […]
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