Tennessee State

Johnson City, TN

Kingsport, TN

The city of Kingsport will be conducting its annual spring clean-up service for city residents from March 27 to March 31, according to a city press release. During this week, residents can place extra items on the curb for garbage crews to haul away at no extra charge. The city is encouraging residents to clean up and clean out their garages, basements, attics and outbuildings.

Time for spring cleaning in Kingsport

Rogersville, TN

ROGERSVILLE— Local nonprofit Four Square, Inc. has announced that they will host the Rogersville Fourth of July firework show for the third year in a row. The nonprofit, which is run by president Dr. Blaine Jones and treasurer Mayor Mark DeWitte, decided to host the event when no one else stepped up to.

Local nonprofit to organize Rogersville Fourth of July Fireworks

Elizabethton, TN

Roan Mountain, TN

ROAN MOUNTAIN — This year marks the 64th year that naturalists and those who love nature have gathered at Roan Mountain State Park for the Roan Mountain Spring Naturalist Rally, sponsored by the Friends of Roan Mountain. The rally will take place on April 28-30. Registration may be done online at friendsofroanmountain.org or on-site at the rally.

Reservations being taken for Roan Mountain Spring Naturalist Rally

Virginia State

Gate City, VA

GATE CITY, Virginia -- The Gate City Police Department recently shared on social media the results of a recently conducted high visibility speed enforcement campaign to increase awareness of safety on the roads. This campaign was carried out using grants funds from the Department of Motor Vehicles after many complaints...

Gate City Police Department encourages safer driving with campaign

ELIZABETHTON — The Easter Bunny has long been the predominant pet for the spring holiday, but dogs will have their day in Elizabethton this Easter weekend. The Elizabethton Parks and Recreation Department, Main Street Elizabethton, and the Elizabethton/Carter County Public Library are partnering to bring a fun spin on the Easter holiday.

Downtown Elizabethton planning doggone good Easter party

KINGSPORT -- Kingsport will see the Ballad Health Spine and Rehabilitation clinic move into Indian Path Community Hospital as a more convenient option for patients. The clinic specializes in bringing physiatry recovery services to the community. Physiatry is known as physical medicine and rehabilitation. It blends pain management with other methods to provide a holistic approach to the healing process.

Ballad clinic relocates to Indian Path

Bristol, VA

BRISTOL, Va. — You could say Honey Rodgers is stuck in 1933. The owner of the former post office building at 100 Piedmont Ave. in Bristol, Virginia, has diligently searched for furniture and decor from the ’30s to adorn the rooms and walls of the giant structure built in 1933. Light pink, velvet chairs line part of the bridal suite. Even a painting of a 1930s bride welcomes guests into the room.

Watch Now: Old Post 33 brings 'something different' to Bristol

Carter County, TN

ELIZABETHTON — It was a good night for secondary education when the Carter County Commission held its monthly meeting on Monday. A standing-room-only crowd looked on as the commission honored the new Class 1A state boys basketball champion, the Hampton High School Bulldogs. That was followed by the commission...

Carter County Commission approves option for state purchase of Workforce Development Complex property

Nashville, TN

One local school board has members who call the third-grade retention law the “garbage law.”. And as the General Assembly in Nashville considers proposed changes in the legislation, passed in December 2021 but going into effect this year, local school boards have gone on record opposing it and supporting changes.

Third grade retention law draws ire of Kingsport, Sullivan school officials, parents

At the edge of the north Johnson City restaurant scene is a quiet dining spot located in a most unlikely place. The Burger Bar can be found in the portico of the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel. Though most of its customers are guests of Doubletree, the Burger Bar’s unique menu style and luscious offerings are enough to tempt, not just the hotel’s hungry and the curious, but those of Johnson City who are wanting a hamburger done the way we like it.

Burger Bar is North Roan Street's best-kept secret

Jonesborough, TN

The McKinney Center in Jonesborough will host an exhibition for fabric artist Kristy Moeller Ottinger starting Wednesday, April 5. The exhibition reception will take place on April 5 from 5–7 p.m. at the McKinney Center, located at 103 Franklin Ave. The exhibition is free, open to the public and will be up through Friday, May 5. All artwork will be for sale.

McKinney center hosts fabric art exhibit

Washington State

Washington County, TN

The two leading political parties in Washington County will be reorganizing over the next two weekends. The Washington County Democratic Party will kick things off on Saturday with its Biennial Reorganization Convention at Carver Park Recreation Center, 322 W. Watauga Ave., Johnson City. Doors will open at 9 a.m. for check-in and the convention will start at 10 a.m.

Political parties in Washington County set to elect new leadership

Blountville, TN

BLOUNTVILLE — A new online resource provides Northeast State Community College students with on-demand academic tutoring assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Northeast State partnered with Tutor.com to provide an online tutoring resource with we-never-close service for students seeking help with subject learning. Tutor.com provides students with on-demand 24/7 tutoring in more than 250 subjects.

Northeast State acquires new online tutoring resource for students

ELIZABETHTON — Northeast Community Credit Union has renewed its support for art in the community and the Watauga Valley Art League and took the next step by purchasing the first of the WVAL’s official sponsorship package to support art education in the Tri-Cities. Thomas M. Gaetano, president of...

Northeast Community Credit Union donates to Watauga Valley Art League workshops

The McKinney Center in Jonesborough will feature painter Merinda Crowder in its first exhibition of the year through March 24. The exhibition is free and open to the public. For more information call 423-753-0562.

Out & About

Jonesborough’s Water Distribution Department will be constructing a new line extension at Malone Hallow Road. The water will be turned off on Monday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Old Boones Creek Road from Union Church Road to John Francis Road. For additional information, please call Jonesborough Town Hall at 423.753.1030.

Line construction to cause water service disruption Monday

Erwin, TN

Unicoi, TN

ERWIN — West Ridge's Drew Hoover had a dominating performance in Monday night's 5-0 win at Unicoi County. The senior left-hander struck out 17 and allowed only two hits over 6 2/3 innings. He aided his cause with two hits and a walk.

Roundup: Hoover fans 17 in West Ridge win over Unicoi

KINGSPORT- Volunteers with the pet therapy program at Holston Valley Medical Center brightened patients’ days on Saint Patrick’s day. The dogs were festively dressed for the holiday and went around visiting patients.

Pet therapy dogs bring joy to patients at Holston Valley Medical Center

BLOUNTVILLE — For the first time ever, more dual enrollment students are at Northeast State Community College during the spring semester compared to the recent fall semester. High School Program Director Shelby McKenzie said nearly 1,000 high school students are enrolled in college courses at Northeast State, marking the...

Northeast State sees spike in dual enrollment

KINGSPORT — Conflicts of interest were front and center before the Kingsport Board of Education earlier this month and will be again next month. The issue did not generate a lot of discussion at the March 13 meeting, and it is not putting specific alleged conflicts on center stage.

Conflicts of Interest 101: Kingsport school board updates and splits 1 policy into 2

“Praise the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, praise him with timbrel and dancing, praise him with the strings and pipe, praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.”

Bluegrass music finds a home at St. Thomas Episcopal Church

Mountain Home, TN

Watauga, TN

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MyRide TN expanding to Johnson City

MyRide TN, a senior-friendly volunteer transportation service, has launched a branch in Johnson...

MyRide TN expanding to Johnson City

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