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Three East Tennessee counties to get mental health clinicians through grant

ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee government plans to hire mental health clinicians to serve several rural counties using a federal grant. Tennessee plans to use part of a $10 million grant to expand its Co-located Mental Health Services at County Health Departments program into Anderson, Cumberland, Hawkins, Bradley, Coffee, Montgomery, and Tipton Counties.

Anderson County, TN · 2d
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Dixie Cafe On The Courthouse Square In Byrdstown Is A Small-Town Tennessee Breakfast Stop

Some towns keep their best stories on the courthouse square, and Byrdstown is one of them. Up in the hills of north-central Tennessee, a little cafe opens its doors at 7 every morning except Sunday. The regulars wave hello to newcomers instead of staring at them. Friday and Saturday nights...

Byrdstown, TN · 20h
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See how Anderson County voted in the recent election

Republican Marsha Blackburn won the race for governor Nov. 3 , as did Bill Hagerty in the U.S. Senate race. All three constitutional amendments were approved by voters. But how did Anderson County voters vote in those races and on those questions? Here are a few answers and some other numbers from the Nov. 3 election. Nearly 47%, or 11,223 Anderson County voters voted for Blackburn for governor. Her Democratic challenger, Jerri Green, received nearly 42% of the votes cast in that race, or 9,989 votes. Independent David Hatley received 10%, or 2,309 votes, the most among the independent candidates. In the U.S. Senate race, Hagerty received 58% of the votes cast in Anderson County, or 13,663. Democratic challenger Marquita Bradshaw received 9,521 votes, or 40%. Independent Robert Jones received 154 votes, or less than 1%, the most among the independent candidates. Constitutional Amendment 1 expands the circumstances in which judges may deny bail to defendants charged with certain serious crimes, including terrorism, second-degree murder, aggravated rape, aggravated rape of a child and grave torture, as well as crimes for which a convicted person would be required to serve at least 85% of the sentence. Judges must state on the

Anderson County, TN · 1d

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Roane County Gold Star mother serves veterans in memory of fallen submariner son

When casualty notification officers knocked on Vicki Ashley-Matics front door around two o'clock one January morning, she said she already sensed why they were there.

Roane County, TN · 2d
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Result: Cumberland County November 2026 General Election

CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — It’s Election Day in Cumberland County, and voters are to decide who will win in several key races. Residents have the opportunity to vote for Tennessee’s next governor and on three proposed amendments to the state constitution, as well as for various State House and Senate seats. Voters will also decide […]

Cumberland County, TN · 3d

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Retirees Love The Slower Pace And Low Cost Of Living In Crossville, Tennessee

Some retirees spend years hunting for a town where the calendar feels lighter and the monthly bills feel smaller. A good number of them end up on the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee, in a city of about 12,000 people. The place is small enough that errands rarely eat up a...

Crossville, TN · 1d

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These schools could face closure as Knox County Schools tries to cut $4 million from budget

Knox County Schools is looking at how to cut $4 million from its budget, and four elementary schools could be affected as district leaders consider ways to reduce spending.

Knox County, TN · 3d

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People who live near Kentucky, Tennessee border share fun rivalry ahead of Saturday’s big game

Williamsburg, Ky. (WKYT) - People in Whitley County who are Kentucky fans have friends and family who are Tennessee fans, and residents say Saturday’s Kentucky-Tennessee football game carries added weight because of it. Church and the rivalry. Ralph Davis lives in Tennessee but goes to church in Kentucky. He...

Knoxville, TN · 13h

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Centrus ships first American made centrifuge from Oak Ridge to Ohio

The staff at Centrus Technology and Manufacturing Center at 400 Centrifuge Way in Oak Ridge on Oct. 29 joined politicians, along with company and government leaders, in celebrating the shipment of the first new American-made, advanced AC100M centrifuge as part of Centrus Energy Corp.’s multibillion-dollar expansion. The company is expanding its capacity to make thousands of gas centrifuges in Oak Ridge and to use those machines in the plant the company has been enlarging in Ohio to enrich uranium at traditional and higher concentrations for future nuclear power plants housing conventional or next-generation, advanced reactors. Pieces of the gas centrifuge have been shipped by truck to Centrus Energy’s American Centrifuge Plant in Piketon, Ohio, where the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant previously enriched uranium. According to a Centrus Energy news release, the ceremony marked a milestone in which expanded centrifuge manufacturing in Tennessee is connected with uranium enrichment expansion in Ohio “to rebuild America’s nuclear fuel supply chain. The achievement marks the assembly of a complete, unobligated supply chain to serve both the commercial and national security markets.” “ Completing the first new centrifuge for our expansion and standing up a one-of-a-kind supply chain are significant moments for our team and

Oak Ridge, TN · 2d

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Annual ‘Aging: A Family Affair’ conference connects Knox County seniors, caregivers with vital resources

The CAC Office on Aging hosted the 42nd annual “Aging: A Family Affair” conference, offering sessions on Medicare, estate planning and healthcare to 350 seniors and caregivers. Why It Matters. Knox County is home a growing population of adults aged 60 and older, creating high demand for resources...

Knox County, TN · 1d

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Oak Ridge celebrates rehabilitation of 70 public housing units

The Tennessee Housing Development Agency and the Oak Ridge Housing Authority on Thursday celebrated the rehabilitation of 70 public housing units, part of a $40 million project that includes 104 new units under construction in Scarboro. Why It Matters. Catron said the authority has had 1,000 to 3,000 households on...

Oak Ridge, TN · 1d

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Lenoir City votes to allow liquor sales inside city limits

Lenoir City voters passed a referendum allowing retail package liquor sales. Prior to Tuesday night’s election, city residents had to leave city limits to buy from standalone liquor stores. Passing the referendum opens the door for Lenoir City to open its first liquor store. For Context. Voters in the...

Lenoir City, TN · 2d

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Disruptive threats pile up at Knox County schools, but fall from national highs

Threats made at schools are hugely disruptive. Everyone has to evacuate , police officers sweep and secure school grounds, and the community is left feeling uneasy after a student makes an oftentimes impulsive decision. After Hardin Valley Middle School administrators got tired of responding to threats – especially vague ones scribbled on restroom walls, which they have to take seriously nonetheless – they called on parents and volunteers to step in as monitors. Now all restrooms are closed during class time. Students can only go in one at a time, signing in and out when they do, with an adult volunteer checking the restroom between visits. "It's almost like a daily thing now. We need to get the word out to not only our kids, but have them have conversations with their friends about how this can backfire on them, how this can make them juvenile delinquents," said Lee Ann Eaves, the Hardin Valley school board representative. Police have responded to 98 calls for threats at Knox County Schools in 2026. Threats are defined as "any kind of verbal or written messaging with intent to cause mass destruction or (mass) casualty." Get the Daily Briefing newsletter: Keep up with the

Knox County, TN · 1d

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Whitley County’s losing skid hits 21 games with 38-0 loss to Boyle County

DANVILLE — Whitley County’s struggles continued Thursday night as defending Class 4A state champion Boyle County scored 35 first-quarter points on its way to a 38-0 victory over the Colonels in the opening round of the KHSAA football playoffs. The loss ended Whitley County’s season at 0-11 and...

Whitley County, KY · 1d

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Oak Ridge's Grove Theater Gets Giant New Mural Celebrating Local History

A sprawling new mural is taking shape on the outside walls of the Historic Grove Theater in Oak Ridge, giving the landmark venue a splash of color meant to honor its past and celebrate the community around it, according to WBIR. The project traces back to a 2025 grant awarded...

Oak Ridge, TN · 13h

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Roane County to Honor Eight Residents at Founders’ Day Celebration

Roane County will recognize eight residents during a Founders’ Day Celebration on Thursday, November 5, at 6 p.m. on the second floor of the Roane County Courthouse. The ceremony will honor residents selected by Roane County commissioners from their respective districts as Roane Treasures and Roane Golden Treasures. The Golden Treasures designation recognizes residents over the age of 90.

Kingston, TN · 2d

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Check Knox County retention rates to see if teachers are staying at your school

Nearly 88% of Knox County Schools teachers stayed in the district for the 2024-25 school year, bouncing back from an eight-year record low in the 2023-24 school year, state data shows. Knox County is retaining its teachers at the same rate as Tennessee is, but that hasn't always been the case. Between 2019 and 2023, KCS consistently retained a lower percentage than the state average, according to data available from the Tennessee Department of Education since 2017-18. Data is not yet available for the 2025-26 school year, but is expected with the release of the state's annual report card this winter. Here's a comparison of retention rates between Knox County Schools and Tennessee since 2017-18: Knox County Schools 2017-18: 88.4% 2018-19: 91.8% 2019-20: 88.7% 2020-21: 86.6% 2021-22: 88.9% 2022-23: 88.7% 2023-24: 71.3% 2024-25: 87.6% State of Tennessee 2017-18: 90.9% 2018-19: 91.2% 2019-20: 90.9% 2020-21: 88.1% 2021-22: 92.1% 2022-23: 91.5% 2023-24: 85.4% 2024-25: 87.8% While new data won't be available for a few months, survey findings from the Tennessee Educator Survey show positive indicators for retention. Over 80% of teachers said they planned to continue teaching at their schools, according to the Tennessee Education Research Alliance. Outside of other/personal reasons, teachers

Knox County, TN · 1d

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Slim margins show Knox County’s leftward shift between midterm elections

Two of Tennessee’s major races in particular were much tighter Tuesday night than they were during the last major midterm election in 2022.

Knox County, TN · 2d

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Election Night 2026: Anderson and Roane County Results

Republican Marsha Blackburn won Tennessee’s race for governor Tuesday, while voters across Anderson and Roane counties also chose local leaders and weighed in on congressional and legislative contests. In the national midterms, The Associated Press reported that Democrats won control of both the U.S. House and Senate. In Tennessee,...

Roane County, TN · 2d

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$1.3 million grant helping prepare Roane State students for what’s next in nuclear

Roane State Community College received a $1,366,456 grant via the Appalachian Regional Commission's POWER Initiative to expand its nuclear workforce training and student support programs.

Oak Ridge, TN · 12h