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New Kingsport Bridge will connect Brickyard Park to downtown

The City of Kingsport is getting a major boost to help connect Brickyard Park to downtown. Federal officials have awarded the city 5.6 million dollars to build a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge over the CSX railroad tracks. The bridge will link Brickyard Park directly to Centennial Park downtown. Local transportation officials say the project will give walkers and cyclists a much safer way to cross the tracks, while hopefully bringing more foot traffic to downtown shops and restaurants. As part of the deal with CSX, the existing street-level vehicle crossing will be permanently closed once the bridge is built. Kingsport will pitch in 1.4 million dollars to match the federal grant, adding to 2.6 million already secured from the state. Design work is finished, and construction is expected to kick off in 2027.

Kingsport, TN · 2d
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Mother of Ballad Health patient speaks out amid Blue Cross Blue Shield negotiations

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Patients covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield are left with questions amid ongoing insurance negotiations with Ballad Health. That includes Kaleigh Hodge, who is concerned about coverage for her son Silas’s medical treatment. Silas was diagnosed with epilepsy back in April and has been receiving the majority of his care […]

Johnson City, TN · 1d

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Manufacturer to close another East TN plant, affecting dozens of workers

Tsubaki Nakashima has announced plans to close a second plant in East Tennessee. The plant is scheduled to close effective Dec. 17, 2027, affecting a total of 73 workers. The company said production carried out at the three plants it is closing will be transferred primarily to plants in India.

Mountain City, TN · 3d
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Come Hungry to This Tennessee Restaurant Where the Fried Seafood Steals the Show

Hush puppies, catfish, flounder, and piles of baby shrimp keep showing up in conversations about one seafood spot in the mountains. That alone made me stop and look closer. The fried platters here come in Calabash style. That means light breading, quick frying, and seafood that stays the star. The large platters are famously big, so take-home boxes feel almost guaranteed.

Elizabethton, TN · 3d
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The Classic at Tennessee High School bracket revealed

BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — The bracket for The Classic at Tennessee high School was drawn on Wednesday night at Toyota of Bristol. The tournament features 18 teams from eight different states, with eight local squads taking the court. The Classic will kick off on Dec. 26. at Viking Hall...

Bristol, TN · 1d

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World War II veteran who died in 1942 laid to rest in Weber City

What caused Corporal Byron F. Beard Jr.'s death while in captivity?. After 84 years, Army Corporal Byron F. Beard Jr. was laid to rest on Veterans Day at Holston View Cemetery in Weber City. His family members are buried there as well, making Wednesday a long-awaited reunion for a Scott...

Weber City, VA · 21h

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New art gallery and shopping events coming to downtown Kingsport

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – A new business showcasing regional artists is coming to downtown Kingsport in the spring. The Conduit Gallery & Goods will open at 106 Market Street in spring 2027. Before its official opening, the business will host two pop-up events to introduce the space and welcome local art vendors to downtown. The […]

Kingsport, TN · 1d

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Ballad Health to launch new weapons detection systems on Wednesday

(WCYB) — Ballad Health announced that it will launch new weapons detection systems on Wednesday. The announcement comes amid an increase in workplace violence incidents at Ballad hospitals. You can view Ballad's full news release below. Amid a surge in violence against healthcare workers nationally, Ballad Health announced today...

Kingsport, TN · 2d

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Downtown Johnson City shop owner wins first place in National Main Street America Pitch Competition

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The co-founder of The Generalist in downtown Johnson City won first place and $10,000 in a national contest that teaches small business owners how to find and use funding. Lora Eshbach pitched live to a national panel of judges on Nov. 4 after passing through a 12-week competition that started […]

Johnson City, TN · 2d

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Banks Custom Cranks; Fishing Lures from Rogersville

Andy Banks has turned a life-long love of fishing into a lucrative business. Andy started Banks Custom Cranks about seven months ago, and his products are selling well with no sign of slowing down. Andy is a detective with the Rogersville Police Department. He has lived most of his life in Hawkins County. He remembered “my papaw got me started fishing when I was six or seven years old. It kind of stuck! I started fishing in a little pond behind my “Papaw Pete’s” house in Mohawk.” Fast forward to 2026; Andy’s boat broke down and he started painting lures to “have something to do.” “I had thought about painting lures for a while, but I didn’t think I was artistic,” he said. “I had never picked up an airbrush before. I found my calling!” Andy has any type of hard baits and all sizes of crank baits. These include jerk baits, glide baits and top water baits. Banks Custom Cranks are available locally at Onyx Salon, Caney Creek Market and Arrowhead Market. Andy has sold at Heritage Days and at the Fall Festival in Bulls Gap. The business has a Facebook page. Andy said most of his sales have

Rogersville, TN · 2d

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Low-income Southwest Virginia seniors can get heating aid covering a full winter electric bill

"It's going to take organizations coming together to care for individuals and keep them warm."

Norton, VA · 3d

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Registration open for Kingsport’s adult basketball leagues

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Registration is now open for adult basketball leagues in the City of Kingsport. According to a news release from the city, the cost to register per team is $400 for city residents. “Non-city residents pay $15 per person with a maximum fee of $475 per team,” the release states. Leagues available […]

Kingsport, TN · 21h

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….Upcoming events in Elizabethton and Roan Mountain

Choral Club Christmas Concert The Elizabethton Choral Club will present its Christmas concert Monday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church Elizabethton. Everyone is invited to attend. Polar […]

Elizabethton, TN · 19h

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Bristol ARPA Task Force votes to disband after overseeing nearly $28 million

Bristol’s American Rescue Plan Task Force voted Monday to disband after overseeing nearly $28 million in federal pandemic relief funding. The task force held its final meeting Nov. 9 at City Hall, reviewing the status of projects funded through the American Rescue Plan Act and the city’s remaining federal reporting requirements.

Bristol, TN · 2d

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Several local athletes sign D1 NLIs on National Signing Day

(WJHL) — It was National Signing Day for athletes across the region, and several put pen to paper to sign with D1 programs. Dobyns-Bennett High School Tennessee High School Abingdon High School David Crockett High School

Johnson City, TN · 1d

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Find The Soup Of The Day Still Made In A Kitchen Pot At These Seven Small-Town Tennessee Diners

Some of the best bowls of soup in Tennessee come from small kitchens on quiet main streets, not from big city restaurants. The places on this list still make their soups by hand, often changing the pot from day to day. You might find cabbage soup one week and lobster...

Smithville, TN · 1d

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Jackson Theatre announces 2 special events for November

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Jackson Theatre is preparing for two special events in November, featuring a Beatles tribute band and a duo of internationally recognized acoustic musicians. The theatre’s annual Marquee Ball returns Saturday, Nov. 14, featuring live music from the WannaBeatles. The evening will include dancing, specialty cocktails and mocktails, and a live […]

Jonesborough, TN · 3d

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Veterans Day celebrations held across the region

TRI-CITIES, Tenn. (WJHL) — Schools, organizations and agencies across the Tri-Cities region held events on Wednesday to honor those who’ve served in the United States Armed Forces. Veterans Day is a federal holiday that is observed on Nov. 11 each year. It aims to honor all individuals who are military veterans, not just those who […]

Hawkins County, TN · 1d

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Appalachian Mountain Project Access helps uninsured patients access specialized medical care

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Accessing specialized medical care can be difficult for those who are underinsured or uninsured, but the local non-profit Appalachian Mountain Project Access is making sure patients get the care they need. The Appalachian Mountain Project Access connects patients who require specialized medical care, such as treatments for cancer, heart disease […]

Johnson City, TN · 2d

The Rogersville Review

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RCS student recognized for winning contest

The Tuesday, Nov. 10 meeting of the Rogersville City Board of Education saw a student recognized for a significant achievement. At the start of the meeting, the board recognized the achievement of RCS fourth-grader Freya Holley, who represented the school as part of Eastman’s National Chemistry Week. Each year, Eastman hosts a competition for a design that will be printed on t-shirts for the event. All of the students submitted design ideas given the theme of “Chemistry under Construction.” Holley’s entry was selected as the winner, and featured on more than 700 t-shirts worn by local fourth-graders on Tuesday, Oct. 27, during Eastman’s event. Toward the end of the meeting, Director of Schools Edwin Jarnagin reported some of what could only be described as both good and bad news. The school’s enrollment has reached 670 students, a number that he said was the highest since he had been there. However, the high attendance has forced the school to “close the doors” on some grades. In between, the board signed off on additional compensation for some staff members. Any active certified staff member hired on or before Dec. 1 will receive an extra $125 a month. Non-certified personnel hired on or

Rogersville, TN · 18h