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Rogersville adopts traffic calming policy
The Town of Rogersville’s June BMA meeting on Tuesday, June 9 featured 24 agenda items and a closed session at the conclusion, but the board completed its business in well under an hour. Most of the agenda involved minor revisions of existing policies, but it also included approval of the 2026-27 budget on the first reading, a traffic calming policy for the town, and an announcement of a special called meeting on Tuesday, June 30, where the budget will be approved on its second reading. The traffic calming policy was adopted in a resolution after complaints from residents about excessive speeds, cut-through traffic, and road conditions were considered by the Long- and Short-term Planning Committee headed by Alderman Andrew Poe. The policies will hopefully improve safety on the local roadways. No changes will be made on state-maintained roadways such as US 11W and TN 66 without permission of the Tennessee Department of Transportation, but after due consideration, the town may implement physical traffic-calming devices, begin traffic-calming projects, or change speed limits on locally-maintained roadways. Any such changes will only occur after evaluation by town staff and engineering and traffic studies are conducted. In any case, physical measures to calm traffic,
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I-26 reopened after crash
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — The I-26 crash is now clear, according to the TDOT SmartWay map. I-26 East is closed Thursday morning due to an overturned vehicle, according to TDOT's Mark Nagi. TDOT said that it is closed at mile marker 7. News 5 will update this story when...
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Johnson City Regional Planning Commission approves data center amendment, State of Franklin parking proposal
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Johnson City Regional Planning Commission approved an amendment to the city’s data center regulations in a 4-2 vote Tuesday night. Commissioners Laura Kelly and David Meade voted against the amendment. The amendment was proposed in order to revisit some gaps in the city’s original ordinance. More than a dozen […]
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Parking Authority Board Exploring Transportation Options For Parking Attendant
The Greeneville Parking Authority Board voted Friday morning to explore the possibility of purchasing an electric UTV to be used by the town’s parking attendant in his duties. The vehicle could also be used to help those with mobility issues get around town. Currently the parking attendant, Jack Sauceman,...
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Bristol TN Transit fares to increase July 1
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) – Leaders of Bristol, Tennessee, announced on Tuesday that a fare increase to city buses has been approved. According to a news release from the City of Bristol, Tennessee, the cost for a one-way trip aboard Bristol Tennessee Transit will increase from 60 cents to $1 for all fixed-route, Paratransit and Job […]
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Kingsport BMA approves grant application for pedestrian bridge
KINGSPORT, Tenn (WJHL) – The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved an application for a $7 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration. Lesley Christian, coordinator for the Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization, said the grant is for a pedestrian and bicycle bridge connecting Brickyard Park to Centennial Park in downtown. “With so much development […]
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Slow merging onto highways frustrates East Tennessee drivers, raises safety concerns
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Drivers in East Tennessee reported one common habit is making already busy roads more dangerous. Several people said merging onto highways well below the posted speed limit is an issue that drives them crazy on the roads. David Mack of Morristown said he regularly sees motorists...
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Improvements to downtown Johnson City parking lots continue
Work is scheduled for June 8-23. Each parking lot will be closed 24 hours; some will close the night before in preparation for work, the city said. Pavilion, 100 W. Main St. (June 8 and 10) Cherry Street, 110 Cherry St. (June 9 and 11) Founders Parking Lot, 324 Commerce...
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Lane closures planned for milling, paving
Johnson City Public Works will mill and pave David Miller Road from Sinking Creek to Tom Pate roads as well as all of Shadybrook Drive beginning Friday, June 5. During construction, roads will have temporary lane closures that will impact traffic between 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday-Friday. The estimated completion date is Friday, June 12 or until related work is completed.
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Improvements to downtown Johnson City parking lots continue
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Several parking lots in downtown Johnson City will close for improvements throughout the month, a city spokesperson said in a release. Work is scheduled for June 8-23. Each parking lot will be closed 24 hours; some will close the night before in preparation for work, the city said. The impacted […]