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Jonesborough water outage scheduled to start Monday night
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — A scheduled water outage will affect some homes in Jonesborough next week. According to the Jonesborough Water Distribution Department, the outage will start at 10 p.m. on July 29 and last until 5 a.m. on July 30. During the overnight outage, crews will work to connect a new water line on […]
Sunset Gardens closure investigation surrounds facility manager
Many in the area were shocked when Sunset Gardens, a regional assisted living facility in Johnson County, suddenly closed. The closure of the facility has raised many questions about its operation and management. In a written release, Ballad Health stated that its facilities now care for 15 of the 18...
Ballad Health caring for residents affected by sudden closure of assisted living facility
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to include information from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Ballad Health says it is caring for more than a dozen residents affected by the sudden closure of an area assisted living facility. In a statement Wednesday night, Ballad did not name the facility […]
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 […]
Tennessee Cemetery Has a Creepy Mountain Dew Headstone
While Mountain Dew has not met its untimely death, it has still being immortalized on a headstone located in a Tennessee cemetery. It's even got a working bottle opener attached to it, too. Why Is There A Mountain Dew Headstone?. No, it isn't there to mark the grave of the...
Greene County to host forum for parents
GREENE COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Greene County Sheriff’s Department in partnership with Greeneville Police is hosting a forum focused on keeping kids safe. The forum is called “What your kids don’t want you to know.” During the event, parents will be informed about vapes, THC concentrates used in them, the impact of social media […]
New EMA Director named for Washington County, Johnson City
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Evan Clyburn will serve as the new Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director for Washington County, Tennessee and Johnson City. Clyburn was appointed to the position by Washington County Mayor Joe Grandy at a commission meeting on July 22. Clyburn said being an EMA is a constant learning curve. “It’s a […]
Jonesborough residents will not see a tax increase with proposed budget
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Jonesborough Board and Alderman (BMA) passed its fiscal year 2024-25 budget with no property tax increase on the first reading Wednesday. Mayor Chuck Vest said the board and staff put in a lot of hard work to get a balanced budget without a tax increase. “Our board said early on […]
Statewide competition to find best canning in Tennessee
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Canning is a tradition in many small East Tennessee communities, and now the best are showing off their talents in a competition. The Tennessee State Fair’s Canning Competition will offer canners across the state the chance to compete. Elizabeth Renfro with the Washington County UT Extension Office joined News Channel […]
Fun Fest, Virginia Highlands Festival, Back-to-School bashes and more | Weekend events in the Tri-Cities
TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — Fun Fest, Virginia Highlands Festival, Back-to-School Bashes and more are taking place this weekend in the Tri-Cities. Below are events happening throughout the region from Friday, July 26 to Sunday, July 28. Fun Fest Activities Hot air balloon rallies, concert series, fireworks and more. Virginia Highlands Festival Arts and crafts, vintage […]
Early Voting Nearing Its Close In Greene County
More than 1,850 ballots had been cast through Wednesday in early voting in the Greeneville, Mosheim and Baileyton municipal elections, Greene County general election and federal and state legislative primaries. Early voting will conclude Saturday, and Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett said in a news release Wednesday that it is “a convenient and secure opportunity for all registered voters to cast a ballot. Don’t wait until Election Day; make a plan and head to your polling locations now.” ...
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.
Outdoor Notes: Access changes made at North Cumberland WMA
LAFOLLETTE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has announced access changes to a portion of North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area (NCWMA). Due to new property ownership, the area known as Titus Creek will no longer be open year-round, nor will it continue to be a travel route to Old Highway 63. NCWMA staffers have been able to ensure that the area will continue to be open seasonally during big game hunts (spring turkey, elk and deer seasons) for hunters only. A gate will be...
Johnson City Public Art to hold sixth annual 5 x 5 Art Exhibit & Fundraiser
Johnson City Public Art to hold sixth annual 5 x 5 Art Exhibit & Fundraiser. The Johnson City Public Art Committee is pleased to announce its sixth annual 5 x 5 Art Exhibit and Fundraiser on Aug. 2 at The Pavilion at Founders Park, 105 W. Main St., in downtown Johnson City from 5:55-9 p.m. This year’s event will feature over 200 artworks that have been generously donated by over 80 area artists. Both two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks will be available for purchase this year, measuring either 5 inches by 5 inches or 5 inches by 5 inches by 5 inches, respectively. Each piece will be sold for $25.
Johnson City Public Library’s annual comic-con free & family-friendly
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Johnson City Public Library (JCPL) is hosting its sixth annual comic convention on Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The event is free for community members of all ages, and this year’s theme is titled “LibCon VI: Tome Raiders.” A release from the library said LibCon is its version of […]
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