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Virginia’s Mountain Sports Sets Closing Date
Mountain Sports Ltd., located in Bristol, VA, announced plans to close its store at the end of September as its owners head to retirement. The family-owned outdoor store first opened in 1981. The store, serving Southwest Virginia and East Tennessee through its store at 1061 Commonwealth Ave, is now run...
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East Tennessee O’Charley’s employee ‘devastated’ by abrupt closure
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WATE) — The decision by Tennessee-based restaurant chain O’Charley’s to abruptly closed its remaining restaurants nationwide came as a shock to now-former employees. The company operated 52 locations across the country as of earlier this year and six locations in the Knoxville area are now...
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Alicia Phelps: “Deeply passionate about Appalachia”
Alicia Phelps is the Northeast Tennessee Tourism executive director of the Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association where she recently marked her 10th year with the organization. The Business Journal of Tri-Cities enjoyed sitting down with Phelps this summer to learn more about her industry and career. Business Journal: Why did you...
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Skyknight files lawsuit against Greeneville Municipal Airport Authority
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — A local aircraft management company owned by Scott Niswonger has filed a lawsuit against the Greeneville Municipal Airport Authority (GMAA) regarding its lease agreement with the airport authority. The lawsuit was filed Friday by Skyknight, LLC, in circuit court. In the lawsuit, Skyknight accuses the airport authority of falsely claiming that […]
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Higher diesel prices hurting farmers in East Tennessee
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BWXT not compliant after unintentional wastewater discharge, state says
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WCYB) — State regulators say BWXT was not in compliance with regulations following an unintentional wastewater discharge in Jonesborough. The company shared the state’s notice online earlier Wednesday. According to a letter from the state, BWXT provided a follow-up after the discharge on August 24. The...
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More Local Business Construction Updates Reported To Greeneville Planning Commission
In addition to the Weigel’s update, other agenda items addressed by the Planning Commission Tuesday including the Black Iron Pizza Radio Greeneville News first told you about on Monday. BLACK IRON PIZZA. Planner Justin Schooley and Development Services Director Andy Broyles updated the commission on plans for that location...
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Blountville Food City construction complete, sporting a new and improved look
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Blountville Food City has completed its store upgrades after a ten-month project to improve shoppers’ experience. According to Food City, over 7,100 square feet of retail space has been added to the store, bringing the total square footage to 50,400 plus square feet. New amenities include a Starbucks, produce and […]
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Greeneville Weigel’s Would Be First Generation Five Store In Company History
The new Weigel’s Radio Greeneville News first told you about Monday coming to East Andrew Johnson Highway and Serral Drive will be the company’s newest flagship model worldwide development, even a version higher than the most recent one built in Jonesborough. Melissa Clark, Weigel’s Real Estate Director for...
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Planning Commission approves BWXT expansion site plan
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Washington County, Tennessee Regional Planning Commission approved a site plan of BWXT’s proposed expansion at its Jonesborough plant. Tuesday’s approval followed county commissioners’ vote in March to approve the company’s rezoning request related to the expansion. The expansion will involve the construction of new facilities to process high-purity depleted uranium […]
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Rogersville Mini Storage, People Helping People
Rogersville Mini Storage opened in March of 2025. The owners are Gena Lawson and Brett Sivert. Both are Rogersville natives with their roots in the Rogersville area. The business is located at 306 Armstrong Road and the office is around the corner at 509 West Broadway. Gena explained “we focus on people; we are people helping people!” The storage business is conveniently located for Rogersville residents. Gena said “we took the open lot from the tobacco market and made something out of it.” Rogersville Mini Storage has traditional storage units and insulated units. They also have covered and uncovered spaces for vehicles and boat storage. Rogersville Mini Storage does some things different than most storage companies. They are staffed Monday through Friday. Gena said “we offer the opportunity to talk to a real person!” They also offer the option of a motion detector type device in the storage units. The device will call the customer’s phone if their unit is entered. “No other local storage companies have this,” she said. The office building has an interesting history. It was once a service station operated by Sammy Self. After extensive remodeling, it is now the office of Rogersville Mini Storage. Many
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Skyknight files lawsuit against Greeneville Municipal Airport Authority
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — A local aircraft management company owned by Scott Niswonger has filed a lawsuit against the Greeneville Municipal Airport Authority (GMAA) regarding its lease agreement with the airport authority. The lawsuit was filed Friday by Skyknight, LLC, in circuit court. In the lawsuit, Skyknight accuses the airport authority of falsely claiming that […]
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New downtown business set to open in October, offering shoes and haircuts
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – A new business in downtown Johnson City has plans to bring shoes and haircuts to the people of the Tri-Cities in October. Laced Up Kicks and Cuts is a place where people can buy the latest streetwear, new and used shoes, get a haircut or even sell some shoes of […]
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Sam Dong to Expand TN Manufacturing Operations
(UCBJ) – Sam Dong will create 22 new jobs and invest $13.5 million in Rogersville to expand its production capacity of enamel and Continuously Transposed Conductors (CTC) lines at the Hawkins County facility. Sam Dong is a world-leading manufacturer of high-quality winding wires used in transformers and utility-scale grid...
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Weigel’s Returning To Greeneville
Weigel’s will be returning to Greeneville. Plans for development call for the Relax Inn at the corner of Serral Drive and East Andrew Johnson Highway to be demolished and a new 6,605 square foot convenience store and gas canopy to be constructed on the property. Plans will be presented...