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The Rogersville Review

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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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These 12 Pigeon Forge, Tennessee Breakfast Restaurants Are Worth Getting Out Of Bed Early For

More than 100 animatronic chickens sing while you eat your grits at one breakfast spot on this list. I had to read that twice. Then I wanted a seat. Another stop serves breakfast inside a gristmill complex that dates back to 1830. A third brings chocolate gravy to the table for your biscuits, family-style, and keeps the bowls coming.

Pigeon Forge, TN · 3d
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State grant helps Newport rebuild downtown after Hurricane Helene

NEWPORT, Tenn. (WATE) — A state grant is giving Newport another opportunity to rebuild its downtown after Hurricane Helene damaged buildings and flooded parts of the city. Newport and Lenoir City each received funding through the state’s Downtown Improvement Grant program to help revitalize their downtown areas. East Tennessee received a combined $470,000. For Newport […]

Newport, TN · 3d

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The Root (Beers) of Appalachia: A Review of Buddy Dave’s

Buddy Dave’s in Sevierville: An honest review Buddy Dave’s has a drive-thru. Of course, that’s not really shocking as most fast food places have a drive-thru. But as I sat in Buddy Dave’s – which for 30 years operated as an A&W franchise – I openly wondered if there was a less drive-thru-friendly operation than Buddy Dave’s. Maybe if they served spaghetti? Don’t get me wrong. It’s not that the food isn’t good. It’s just that Buddy Dave’s serves real food that’s not designed to be consumed on the move. The burgers are greasy in the best sense with a load of tasty toppings and condiments. The chili dogs are sloppy. And don’t get me started on the ice cream. The soft serve swirls come in regular, mega and jumbo – the last of which is taller than many young children. I can’t imagine pulling into the drive-thru and ordering an ice cream that goes a foot long or taller. Buddy Dave’s is run by the same family that operated the A&W. As such, they’ve taken all the best of the old A&W’s concepts and ratcheted them up into something that surpasses regular fast food dining. A tasty root beer

Sevierville, TN · 3d

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Church of the Week: Browns Chapel Church

Nestled on the back roads of northeastern Cocke County since the late 1800s and in view of Meadow Creek Mountain, Browns Chapel Church has served the citizens there for well over a century. More than 100 years ago, Preacher William Kent organized a body of disciples a few miles from the present church and called it Solitude. In the late 1920s, William and Stella Brown donated a portion of the present grounds for constructing a new building originally called Pleasant Hill Church. Church services began in the new building on Sept. 13, 1925. After a few years, the name was changed to Browns Chapel Church in tribute to the Brown family’s contributions.

Cocke County, TN · 2d

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Happening This Weekend: North Alabama Events, Nov. 13-15

There are plenty of events happening this weekend. Here's a look at some of the activities going on across the Tennessee Valley!. Galaxy of Lights – Friday, Nov. 13, through Thursday, Dec. 31, at Huntsville Botanical Garden in Huntsville. Celebrate the holiday season with the annual light display, featuring beloved traditions, new experiences and festive scenes for the whole family.

Huntsville, AL · 2d

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WGRV radio in Greeneville celebrates 80 years on the air

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — While we celebrate News 5 WCYB's 70th anniversary serving the Tri-Cities, another broadcast institution is celebrating an even bigger anniversary - 80 years on the air. News 5's Caleb Perhne shares the secret to the success of WGRV radio.

Greeneville, TN · 21h

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Mamma T’s Open For Business Inside Greene County Administration Center

Greeneville’s most recent restaurant to open for business did so this morning, all be it in a unique location. Mamma T’s Cafe is in the former Takoma Hospital at the Greene County Administration Center. Ron Metcalfe “volunteered” to cover opening day during breakfast this morning and shared these...

Greeneville, TN · 3d

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Gatlinburg closes Parkway for Winterfest and Chili Cook-Off

GATLINBURG, Tenn. — Gatlinburg will hold its 37th annual Winterfest and Chili Cook-Off on Thursday, Nov. 12, on the Gatlinburg Parkway, which will close for the event. Caroline Bean, Gatlinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau public relations manager, said the event “really has that festival feeling.” She said the closure brings people together. “Gatlinburg Parkway shuts down, so the whole community comes together,” Bean said.

Gatlinburg, TN · 1d

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Middle School Round-up (11-9-2026)

Chuckey Doak took a 12-10 lead into the half, but West Greene poured in 23 second half points while limiting the Lady Knights to only 5 to complete the 33-17 win. Anslee Shelton led the Lady Buffs with 10 points while Cambrie Brown added 9. McKee Greenlee and Kendall Stills each contributed 6 points in the winning effort.

Greeneville, TN · 2d

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After 84 years, WWII soldier who died in POW camp coming home to East Tennessee

The remains of Private Lewis Bolton, a World War II prisoner of war who died in the Philippines in 1942, have been identified. His next of kin lives in Gatlinburg. Bolton’s identification comes more than eight decades after his death. His remains had been buried as unknown at the Manila American Cemetery.

Knoxville, TN · 2d

The Rogersville Review

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Middle school roundup: RCS wins battle of Warriors

ROGERSVILLE — The Rogersville City School Warriors traveled across town on Tuesday, Nov. 10 to visit the Rogersville Middle School Warriors and came away with a convincing 40-23 varsity boys win. RCS jumped out in front 10-0 to start the game, and RMS never threatened. RCS led 22-8 at halftime. RMS did score 15 points in the second half, showing a lot of effort. RCS opens conference play on Thursday, Nov. 12 when it hosts White Pine. The JV boys game tips off at 5 p.m. followed by varsity girls and varsity boys. RCS hosts Bulls Gap on Monday, Nov. 16, travels to Parrottsville on Tuesday, Nov. 17, and hosts South Greene on Thursday, Nov. 19. RMS travels to Johnson County on Monday, Nov. 16 and to Jonesborough Middle on Thursday, Nov. 19 before returning home to host Bulls Gap on Friday, Nov. 20. North Greene 34, RCS 28 ROGERSVILLE — Deegan Dean scored 11 points to lead North Greene to a 34-28 win over Rogersville City in varsity boys action on Monday, Nov. 9. North Greene took a 19-6 halftime lead and held off an RCS rally for the win. Hudson Hayes and Jaden Salinas each had seven points

Rogersville, TN · 23h

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Gibbs Eagles win Class 4A postseason showdown with Elizabethton

Gibbs scored the first 21 and final 14 points of its first-round Class 4A playoff game against Elizabethton on Friday. Certainly doesn’t sound like a game that was only two points apart with less than two minutes to play. But it was. In between those scoring surges were some...

Corryton, TN · 2d

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Sevierville's City Park Reopens Monday With New Turf Fields, Pavilion and Lighting

Sevierville’s Department of Parks and Recreation has scheduled a ribbon cutting ceremony and reopening of City Park at 1005 Park Road for 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, marking the end of a renovation project that closed off large sections of the park since Aug. 25, 2025. Portions of the...

Sevierville, TN · 1d

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Football Wraps Up Season Saturday With Archrival Eagles

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. — For the 55th time since they started playing in 1904, the Tusculum vs Carson-Newman football rivalry will add another chapter when the East Tennessee foes face off at Pioneer Field this Saturday afternoon in the finale of the 2026 regular-season. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m.

Greeneville, TN · 1d

The Rogersville Review

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Bulls Gap announces upcoming holiday events

BULLS GAP — Hawkins County’s littlest town is always big on special events, especially during the holiday season. That season is fast approaching, and the town already has its schedule of events for later this month and December set. Included in that schedule is something the town hopes will become an annual tradition — a three-day Christmas Tree Jubilee on the first weekend of December. Parade Bulls Gap typically kicks off the county’s slate of Christmas parades, and they are once again doing it under the lights, with the Bulls Gap Christmas Night Parade slated for 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28. Participants for the parade will line up at 4:30 p.m. at Bulls Gap School, 315 Allen Dr. Judging of parade floats will begin at 5:30 p.m. The parade is the start of two weekends of events. Jubilee Last year, the town’s annual Christmas Tree lighting took place with part of the city park under construction, as crews were already working on the “new barn” that had been funded by a state grant. Those who attended didn’t let that get in the way of a fun evening, though. The good news is that the “new barn” opened months ago, and

Bulls Gap, TN · 2d

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Men's basketball to face Johnson C. Smith, Claflin in Region Classic Tournament

Harrogate, TN — The Lincoln Memorial men's basketball team hits the road this weekend to compete in the Region Classic Tournament hosted by Johnson C. Smith University at Brayboy Gymnasium. The Railsplitters will open tournament play against the host Golden Bulls on Friday, November 13, with tip-off slated for 8:00 p.m., before returning to the hardwood on Saturday, November 14, to take on Claflin University at 2:00 p.m. Entering the weekend with a 3-1 record, Lincoln Memorial aims to carry its early-season momentum into Charlotte and replicate last season's dominant showing against Johnson C. Smith. In that previous meeting on December 3, 2025, inside B. Frank "Tex" Turner Arena in Harrogate, the Railsplitters cruised to a 111-76 victory, dominating the interior with a 72-38 advantage in points in the paint and outscoring the Golden Bulls' bench 73-20.

Harrogate, TN · 1d

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Preliminary Approval Granted For Building Addition/Other Site Improvements At Reformation Lutheran Church

Preliminary approval of a site plan for a building addition and other site improvements at Reformation Lutheran Church on West Main Street was granted by the Planning Commission Tuesday, action which will require City Council approval as well. The church had planned for renovations prior to the pandemic but earlier...

Greeneville, 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 · 1d

The Rogersville Review

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Rogersville passes ordinance tightly regulating data centers

A contentious issue involving regulation of datacenters in Rogersville was resolved at the Tuesday, Nov. 10 meeting with no consensus, but also without further controversy. In October, the Rogersville Planning Commission and legal advisors drew up a draft ordinance that, while not outright banning what it described as “high-density data centers” within the town limits, places so many regulations and restrictions on them that it would be very difficult to locate one in the town. Mayor John Metz openly supported the ordinance, feeling that it would protect the town from any such establishments and their potential side effects, such as high use of town electric and water resources, and noise pollution. However, since it is not a blanket ban, it will be very difficult for a data center or crypto mining business, either of which would fall in the scope of the ordinance, from mounting a legal challenge. There are many more avenues to challenge a complete ban than tight regulation. Metz also stated last month that at under the existing zoning regulations, Rogersville had no way to keep these businesses out. The ordinance passed its first reading last month by a 4-2 vote. Alderman Todd Biggs still expressed concern

Rogersville, TN · 1d