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Mount Carmel K9 Officer receives special gift
MOUNT CARMEL — The Mount Carmel Police Department’s four-legged officer, K9 Kilo, has received an added layer of protection while serving the community, thanks to a generous donation from the nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Kilo recently received a custom-fitted, bullet- and stab-protective vest designed to help keep him safe in the line of duty. Adding a special and meaningful touch, the vest bears the inscription “In memory of Dolly Parton,” honoring the beloved East Tennessee icon and her enduring legacy of generosity and compassion. The donation represents more than a piece of protective equipment. It is an investment in the safety of a valued member of the Mount Carmel Police Department and a reminder of the generosity that helps support law enforcement agencies and their K9 partners across the country. “We’re incredibly grateful to Vested Interest in K9s for providing this potentially lifesaving protection for Kilo,” said Town Manager Tyler Williams. “Having the vest dedicated in memory of Dolly Parton makes this gift especially meaningful. Dolly represented the very est of East Tennessee through her generosity, compassion, and commitment to helping others. It’s fitting that her memory will be honored through a donation that helps protect one
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Dobyns-Bennett band selling commemorative coffee table books
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – 2026 is a special year for the Dobyns-Bennett band as they celebrate 100 years of playing for the community and prepare to march in the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. As part of the centennial celebration, the band is selling a commemorative coffee table history book. Funds raised from the book […]
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Tennessee legend Davy Crockett lived a full life before fighting and dying at the Alamo in Texas
In the 1950s, a young medium called television introduced baby boomers to Tennessee Frontiersman Davy Crockett through a Walt Disney series starring Fess Parker. Crockett, who famously died at the Alamo during the Texas Revolution, was born 240 years ago in Limestone, Tennessee, in Greene County. His family later moved to the Morristown area where his father, John Crockett, ran a tavern.
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A Virginia Roadside Tavern Has Been Serving Burgers Since 1952, And Locals Still Come Back For More
Legend says Hank Williams was offered a burger from this little diner on his final ride, and he turned it down for a nap. Decades later, the menu names its burgers after his songs. I love that a country music mystery and a chili-topped cheeseburger share the same corner. The...
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Morristown Locals Still Grab A Booth At Jack’s Restaurant Like They Did In 1960
Some towns have a spot where nobody needs a reservation, a reason, or a dress code, just a free hour and a booth. Morristown, Tennessee, has one of those, and it sits in a place most folks would never guess, tucked beside a furniture store on a quiet side lane.
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This East Tennessee Halloween Scream Park Lets Brave Visitors Try To Win Their Ticket Money Back
An East Tennessee haunted attraction offers a chance to win your ticket money back by completing its three haunted houses and a special nightmare challenge. Yes, an actual refund, earned with nothing but nerve. The catch is a test built on three blunt instructions: eat something, drink something, and do...
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Step Back In Time At This Classic Kingsport, Tennessee Diner Where Breakfast Still Comes With Gravy
Some places in Kingsport open their doors at 6 a.m. and get to work like the clock has not changed since the 1950s. One small spot downtown has been doing exactly that for generations, and it still has no drive-thru, no indoor dining room, and no plans to chase trends.