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USA Today names Johnson City, Kingsport as best places to live in Tennessee
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A study conducted by USA Today ranked Kingsport and Johnson City as the best cities to live in across the Volunteer State. The study ranked 20 Tennessee cities across 16 metrics that focused on activities, walkability, quality of schools, life expectancy, health care, safety, housing affordability and unemployment rates. USA […]
Southwest Virginia, Kingsport ciders nominated for USA Today’s Best Cider
ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) — Ciders crafted in Southwest Virginia and Kingsport have been nominated for a spot on USA Today’s Best 10 – Readers Choice 2024 Cider list. Tumbling Creek Cider’s Hellbender Hopped is crafted in Southwest Virginia at Kelly Ridge Farms in Meadowview. The cider is pressed from Appalachian apples and citrusy hops from […]
Dobyns-Bennett aims for 'future gratification,' surge back to top of conference in 2024
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — The clock is ticking to the start of the next high school football season - and as teams across the area in Tennessee continue the acclimation week of practice, Dobyns-Bennett High School is getting to work with eyes set on a big season. The Indians...
Family Fun Night coming to Kingsport’s Miracle Field
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Families can play kickball together at Kingsport’s Miracle Field on Aug. 3. The Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department will host a free Family Fun Night event at the field from 7-9 p.m. Equipment will be provided at the event. Kingsport Miracle Field is located at 2021 Brickyard Park Drive. All families, […]
Alex Miller enjoying a strong season at Tennessee’s Kingsport Speedway
As the owner of an automotive repair shop, Alex Miller has spent a lot of time with cars. He’s also spent a lot time at the race track, sponsoring drivers and watching family members compete. “We had always kind of been hot rodders and stuff. So we went and...
Kingsport celebrates new state-of-the-art dental clinic
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – The City of Kingsport held a ribbon cutting Wednesday morning to celebrate the opening of a new dental clinic. The new clinic is 6,000 square feet and includes 12 dental treatment rooms. The main goal of the clinic is to train dental students at both East Tennessee State University and the […]
Coach Hilton: Consistency is the key to success for West Ridge
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn (WCYB) — The 2023 season seemed like it was a little bit of a disappointment at least on paper for the West Ridge football team, but records don't always tell the full story. After starting the season 4-1, injuries lead to Wolves limping down the stretch to...
Health leaders deal with aftermath of sudden assisted living facility closure
MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Nearly 20 residents are without permanent homes after the abrupt closure of Sunset Gardens Assisted Living Facility in Mountain City. Both Sullivan County Emergency Management Director Jason Blevins and District Ombudsman for the First Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability Karrie Erick told News Channel 11 they had been […]
Volunteer’s Strickler returns to gridiron
CHURCH HILL — For the first time in more than a decade, Volunteer’s Jackie Strickler will be back on the sidelines for football season. The veteran softball coach has stepped in as an assistant on interim head coach Mike Castle’s football staff for the 2024 season. Strickler joins assistants Jeremy Jones, Wes Bowery, Josh Kincannon and Jeremy Sommers to round out Castle’s staff. Volunteer alumnus Joshua Sawyer will also help out in a non-faculty role. The Falcons’ trainer is Chase Johnson. ...
14 men sentenced to federal prison after 2020 gang war
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Fourteen members of the Traveling Vice Lords/Junk Yard Dogs street gang have been sentenced in federal court after convictions in connection to a 2020 gang war in western Tennessee. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the gang members participated in a series of attempted murders and murders of rival gang members throughout […]
Kentucky man charged after Tennessee home destroyed in fire
SPRINGVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Kentucky man has been charged with arson following an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The TBI reports agents and the Henry County sheriff’s deputies worked together during an investigation and eventually arrested and charged a Morgantown, Kentucky man in an arson investigation.
Tennessee seeks state Capitol Christmas tree and ornaments
The Tennessee Department of General Services and the Governor’s Office are calling on Tennesseans to help find the perfect Christmas tree for the State Capitol and to contribute ornaments for its decoration. “Each year, Maria and I look forward to continuing the Tennessee tradition of generosity throughout the holiday season,” said Gov. Bill Lee. “As […] The post Tennessee seeks state Capitol Christmas tree and ornaments appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
US Environmental Protection Agency Awards Millions for Hempcrete Development
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a grant of approximately $6.2 million to the Nashville-based nonprofit Hemp Building Institute. The grant will support the development of hempcrete, a sustainable building material made from hemp. This funding is part of the EPA’s broader $160 million initiative to promote environmentally friendly technologies across various industries.
Tax-free weekend is back in Tennessee: here’s a list of exempt items
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Tax-free weekend is back in Tennessee, and traditional sales tax on back-to-school items like clothes, computers and other supplies are exempt. The tax-free weekend starts at 12:01 a.m. on Friday and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday. Items sold in-store and online are eligible, but restrictions do apply. Below is […]
First Tennessee Development District sets education, employment summit
The First Tennessee Development District will host the 7th Annual Education 2 Employment Summit from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, at Grace Meadows Farm, 170 John France Road, Jonesborough. Participants in the summit, which is designed to address workforce challenges and opportunities, will include employers, k-12 and post-secondary educators, and elected officials, […] The post First Tennessee Development District sets education, employment summit appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
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