Open in NewsBreak

Harriman

See all locations
Customize your news
42°F
publisher avatar

Events

fastfoodclub.com

website

Retirees Trade Traffic For Quiet Lake Mornings In Kingston, Tennessee On Watts Bar Lake

Some people spend their working years stuck behind brake lights, counting the minutes until they can finally slow down. Then retirement arrives, and the big question shows up: where do you go when the rush is over?. A growing number of folks are answering with a small town in East...

Kingston, TN · 23h
article img

wivk.com

website

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 · 20h
article img

Knox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel

partner publisher · 28.9K followers
article img

Two deaths of homeless people in Knox County are raising alarms

The deaths of two homeless people in Knox County since Nov. 1 – coupled with a significant drop in overnight temperatures – have amped up demands from community advocates for urgent action to make sure there is the right support for those living without housing. Knox County Regional Forensic Center spokesperson Mike Donila told Knox News on Nov. 10 the agency is investigating the causes of death. Preliminary information points to hypothermia in one death and a drug overdose in the other, but Donila emphasized toxicology tests could change the findings. Any death is "one too many," Knoxville-Knox County Office of Housing Stability Director Erin Read told Knox News. The issue has been at the center of multiple social media conversations, and is expected to be a topic of conversation during the public forum portion of tonight's Knoxville City Council meeting. Among the concerns raised is a lack of adequate warming centers – the city supports church-based warming centers only if the temperature drops to 25 degrees or lower. The churches, in turn, say they can't operate the centers without support from the city for a variety of reasons, including the need to have a permit to temporarily house people

Knoxville, TN · 3d

The Connection

partner publisher · 3.4K followers

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

livability.com

website

Wells Tavern Brings Scottish Pub Culture to Maryville, TN

Wells Tavern brings Scottish pub culture, local history and community spirit to downtown Maryville, Tennessee. When Alice Basler and Eric Chadwell traveled through the UK, they fell in love with the warmth and camaraderie of traditional pubs. That inspiration led them home to Maryville, where they spent countless hours bringing Wells Tavern to life.

Maryville, TN · 4d

livability.com

website

8 Ways to Unplug and Explore in Blount County, TN

Experience the ultimate digital detox with these things to do in Blount County, TN, from pottery classes and yoga to mountain hikes. In a place as beautiful as East Tennessee, it’s a downright travesty to while away the hours scrolling on a phone or obsessively checking TikTok, so put down your devices, take a deep breath of mountain air and spend time enjoying everything Blount (pronounced “blunt”) County has to offer.

Blount County, TN · 3d

livability.com

website

Blount County Women Entrepreneurs Serve Up Sweet Success

Meet two women entrepreneurs behind Blount County bakeries Wildflour Bakery and Kooky Cookies, and discover their sweet success stories. Beneath the Smoky Mountain skies, Blount County is teeming with women-owned businesses sharing smiles and sweets. Their journeys look different, but they all followed their callings, leaving their community far better (and far tastier) for it.

Blount County, TN · 3d

mycouriernews.com

website

Rocky Top Library pauses two programs

Two programs at the Rocky Top Public Library have been paused for November following the retirement of its director and the resignation of its interim director. The library’s Sensory Play activity, held at 11 a.m. Fridays, and Family Storytime will not be offered this month. Although the library did...

Rocky Top, TN · 2d

mindfullyamerican.com

website

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 · 19h

The Daily Times

partner publisher · 5.2K followers

Maryville Alcoa Animal Rescue Center Dog of the Week: Sully

Do you remember learning cloud types in school? There are the big, fluffy cumulus clouds. And the feathery cirrus clouds. Or the stratus clouds that blanket the sky. But there was a cloud type they may not have taught: the sullycutenimbus cloud, or Sully for short. The features of a Sully cloud differ a little from other clouds. While they are fluffy, if you squint really hard, you’ll see little strands of fur instead of water vapor! Sully clouds also move really quickly through the sky, sometimes making a full 360 rotation over and over. You can spot the shape of a Sully cloud by looking for the tell-tale wagging tail at the end of the cloud. The other day, a couple was walking in the park when a Sully cloud suddenly moved overhead. All of a sudden, stuffy toys and bouncy balls started to rain down from the sky. “Do you smell Fritos?” the man asked the woman he was walking with. Sully clouds are nice to look at, and mostly like being in the sky, but they get lonely sometimes too. This Sully cloud was ready to find someone to love. So he floated on over to the

Maryville, TN · 16h

WATE

partner publisher · 77.7K followers

Loudon launches study on improvements to 8-mile stretch of State Route 72

LOUDON, Tenn. (WATE) — The City of Loudon is seeking feedback from residents and commuters on how to improve a busy stretch of roadway. The city will evaluate transportation needs and identify potential improvements to State Route 72 between Vonore Road and Prospect Church Road. The SR-72 Corridor Study aims to enhance safety, mobility, access, […]

Loudon, TN · 16h

The Financial Wire

partner publisher · 66.6K followers

Homeowners in North Dakota, Georgia, Tennessee, New Hampshire and Delaware face spring property tax deadlines, starting with a $1,600 credit due April 1

North Dakota homeowners can apply online for a property tax credit of up to $1,600 between Jan. 1 and April 1, and four other states have their own spring cutoffs for older homeowners. Georgia’s Forsyth County runs to April 1, Knox County in Tennessee to April 5, Concord in New Hampshire to April 15 and... The post Homeowners in North Dakota, Georgia, Tennessee, New Hampshire and Delaware face spring property tax deadlines, starting with a $1,600 credit due April 1 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Georgia · 4d

mycouriernews.com

website

Clinton’s Arbor Day celebrates roots and history

The city of Clinton celebrated Arbor Day on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the Clinton Town Springs. Mayor Scott Burton welcomed everyone to the celebration, and Joey Smith, Tree Board member, shared information on the Historic Downtown Walking Tour established by the Historic Downtown Clinton organization. Students from the Boys and...

Clinton, TN · 2d

WATE

partner publisher · 77.7K followers

Senior homelessness rises 50% in Knoxville area as CAC collects holiday essentials

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — As the holiday season approaches, a Knoxville organization is asking the community to help older adults struggling to afford basic necessities, including some who are experiencing homelessness. The Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) Office on Aging is collecting donations for its annual Senior Angel Tree program, which provides holiday gift […]

Knoxville, TN · 2d

mycouriernews.com

website

Wildcats fall to Indians by one in Class 6A playoff heartbreaker

For the Oak Ridge Wildcats, another promising playoff run ended in heartbreak. After building a commanding 20-0 halftime lead, Oak Ridge watched Kingsport Dobyns-Bennett storm back for a stunning 21-20 victory Friday night, Nov. 6, in the opening round of the TSSAA Division I-Class 6A playoffs. The Wildcats appeared poised...

Oak Ridge, TN · 2d

The Daily Times

partner publisher · 5.2K followers

City council approves requests for possible hotel development, other business

Maryville could see construction begin on two new hotels in the coming year. On Nov. 3, the Maryville City Council authorized City Manager Greg McClain to begin negotiations with BCP Properties LLC for commercial development of a portion of the Laurel Branch Park subdivision. According to staff notes, BCP submitted the only proposal to develop the northern portion of an unused parcel of city-owned land at the southwest intersection of Robert C. Jackson Drive and Big Springs Road. The proposal calls for construction of a 126-room extended-stay hotel on approximately 8 acres closest to the intersection. The northern portion of the Laurel Branch Park parcel became available for commercial development in October after the City Council approved final readings of two zoning and land-use ordinances separating it from approximately 3 acres to the south, where the city plans to build a future Maryville Fire Station 4. Design and construction of the new fire station are expected to begin in 2029 and take approximately two years. No final contract had been awarded to BCP or another developer as of publication. Maryville Development Services Director Angie Luckie could not confirm whether BCP was related to Bluedog Capital Partners LLC, a Rhode Island-based

Maryville, TN · 1d

The Oak Ridger

partner publisher · 5.0K followers

Officials set dates for Oak Ridge swearing in ceremonies

Local candidates elected on Nov. 3 will be sworn into office in the coming weeks. The public is invited to attend the swearing-in ceremony for Anderson County Commissioner Gina Grubb , who was recently elected to represent Oak Ridge's District 8. The district includes Oak Ridge residents who vote in the Emory Valley, Woodland and Hendrix Creek precincts. The district's other commissioner is Jawrell Cook , who was sworn in following his win in the August election. The ceremony will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, in the circuit courtroom of the Anderson County Courthouse in Clinton. The four candidates elected to Oak Ridge City Council, three incumbents and a political newcomer, will be sworn into office at a special called meeting set for 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30. Joe Gaddis is the newcomer and the council candidate who received the most votes. The incumbents are Warren Gooch, Ellen Smith and L.C. "Charlie" Hensley. This is also a public meeting. The four will be sworn into office by City Judge James Normand. The council will convene at the meeting, which will be held in the Municipal Building courtroom, and council members will elect a mayor and mayor pro tem.

Oak Ridge, TN · 3d

Chalkbeat

partner publisher · 18.9K followers

Christian school wins Tennessee court case challenging religious charter ban

Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Knox County Schools cannot block a Christian charter school application on religious grounds despite a Tennessee law banning religious charter schools, according to a federal court ruling on Friday. The narrow decision applies only to Knox County Schools and the Wilberforce Academy of Knoxville, which sued the school district last year over its application of the state law. It does not strike down Tennessee’s religious charter school ban or guarantee that Wilberforce’s application will be approved. The ruling comes amid a growing national conservative push to greenlight taxpayer-funded religious schools . Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti declined to defend the 2002 law earlier this year after publicly calling it “likely” unconstitutional , leaving Knox County Schools to face a lawsuit challenging a state law it was required to enforce. Tennessee lawmakers also loosened the state’s restrictions on religious charter schools this year, allowing religious organizations to operate charter schools as long as the schools themselves remain nonreligious. Wilberforce, however, aims to open an explicitly

Knoxville, TN · 1d