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Three veterans surprised with Quilts of Valor during West Valley Middle School Veterans Day program

Students at West Valley Middle School honored three veterans with Quilts of Valor during a Veterans Day program on Thursday.

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$47-million loan secured for planned seven-story hotel in Downtown Knoxville

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Developers have announced that a $47-million loan has been secured for the development of a seven-story hotel in Downtown Knoxville. Atlanta-based company Vector Hospitality is planning to build the 175-key Moxy by Marriott hotel at 137 South Central Street on the site previously occupied by Merchants of Beer. Developers are targeting […]

Knoxville, TN · 3d

The Daily Times

Alcoa commissioners talk landfill, other infrastructure projects

Alcoa commissioners advanced several landfill expansion projects Tuesday aimed at improving efficiency and easing the strain on the more than 50-year-old facility. The Alcoa/Maryville/Blount County Landfill, located off Long Powers Road in Friendsville, accepts household garbage as well as bulkier waste, including old furniture and construction debris. Household garbage must be disposed of in more tightly regulated Class I cells designed to prevent groundwater contamination. Bulkier waste can be placed in less restrictive Class III and IV cells. Plans to expand the Class III and IV cells were delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, forcing Alcoa Public Works Department officials to use more expensive Class I space for bulky waste. Permits also began to expire or were voided because of changing conditions at the site, prompting the city to pursue multiple expansion projects simultaneously. “One of the issues we had with one of the original plans was that there have been some changes to (the site) that have forced us to go back through some very, very challenging regulatory work,” City Manager Bruce Applegate said. “That’s why, rather than starting over from scratch each time, we’re trying to get all these other pieces going at the same time so

Alcoa, TN · 15h

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Tennessee lawmaker proposes Dolly Parton statue outside state capitol building in Nashville

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - An East Tennessee lawmaker wants to build a statue of Dolly Parton outside the Tennessee State Capitol building in Nashville. State Rep. Sam McKenzie, a Democrat from Knox County, said he would like the statue to face the Ryman Auditorium. Parton played at the Ryman when the Grand Ole Opry was hosted there.

Tennessee · 17h

hoodline.com

Powell's 86-Lot Shipe Road Subdivision Wins Approval Amid Cut-Through Traffic Concerns

4923 Shipe Rd. — Approximate Site of Proposed 86-Lot Subdivision. An 86-lot subdivision off Shipe Road in Powell has won approval from Knox County officials amid concerns about cut-through traffic. The project was preceded by months of back-and-forth over how the development would connect — or not connect — to the subdivision next door.

Knox County, TN · 3d

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Roane County Ambulances Hit ‘Level Zero’ Multiple Times a Week Amid Hospital ‘Wall Time’ Delays

ROANE COUNTY, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) — Roane County Emergency Services is facing a recurring strain on its resources, with every ambulance in the county tied up on calls two to three times a week. Officials say the bottleneck is driven largely by lengthy delays when crews arrive at area hospitals to transfer patients.

Roane County, TN · 19h

livability.com

Blount County Women Entrepreneurs Serve Up Sweet Success

Meet two women entrepreneurs behind Blount County bakeries Wildflour Bakery and Kooky Cookies, and discover their sweet success stories. Beneath the Smoky Mountain skies, Blount County is teeming with women-owned businesses sharing smiles and sweets. Their journeys look different, but they all followed their callings, leaving their community far better (and far tastier) for it.

Blount County, TN · 3d

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Retirees Trade Traffic For Quiet Lake Mornings In Kingston, Tennessee On Watts Bar Lake

Some people spend their working years stuck behind brake lights, counting the minutes until they can finally slow down. Then retirement arrives, and the big question shows up: where do you go when the rush is over?. A growing number of folks are answering with a small town in East...

Kingston, TN · 23h

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Redevelopment plans for McClung Warehouse site to be revealed during public meeting

The city of Knoxville and its Community Development Corporation are scheduled to present redevelopment plans for the former McClung Warehouses site at a public meeting on November 30.

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Knox County Scrambles to Fill Judge Scott Green's Seat After Sudden Death

Knox County is racing to fill the Criminal Court seat left empty by the sudden death of Judge Scott Green, with the state's Trial Court Vacancy Commission now accepting applications for his former position. Green, 64, died unexpectedly at his home of natural causes on October 30. Applications to succeed him are due the afternoon of Monday, November 23, with a public hearing scheduled for 9 a.m. on December 11 in Knox County.

Knox County, TN · 2d

The Oak Ridger

Secret City Half Marathon to cause traffic delays

Explore Oak Ridge and the city of Oak Ridge are advising businesses, motorists and residents that several main roads and intersections will be affected by the Secret City Half Marathon & 5K on Saturday morning, Nov. 14. Race Director Hannah Fatheree anticipates more than 1,500 runners and walkers will take to Oak Ridge streets and greenways to participate in the family-friendly events. Race route maps are available on the Secret City Half Marathon website. Oak Ridge City Manager Randy Hemann told City Council at its monthly meeting on Monday night, Nov. 9, that this is more runners and walkers than in the past. Motorists should also be aware of early morning course preparations, according to a news release. While the races start at 9 a.m., volunteers will begin setting out cones along the course as early as 5:30 a.m. The Oak Ridge Police Department will direct and stop traffic where and when needed. No roads will be shut down because of the races, but motorists should expect minor delays as runners cross streets, including Melton Lake Drive and Emory Valley Road. Motorists are asked to slow down in these areas and watch for race participants. The half marathon and 5K

Oak Ridge, TN · 3d

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Tennessee rescue squad award renamed after Hamblen County man

MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads (TARS) renamed its Distinguished Service Award to honor a member of the Morristown-Hamblen County Rescue Squad. This longstanding years-of-service award is now to be known as the Jimmy Peoples Distinguished Service Award, TARS announced Thursday. TARS said that Jimmy Peoples has served on the Morristown-Hamblen […]

Morristown, TN · 1d

The Financial Wire

Homeowners in North Dakota, Georgia, Tennessee, New Hampshire and Delaware face spring property tax deadlines, starting with a $1,600 credit due April 1

North Dakota homeowners can apply online for a property tax credit of up to $1,600 between Jan. 1 and April 1, and four other states have their own spring cutoffs for older homeowners. Georgia’s Forsyth County runs to April 1, Knox County in Tennessee to April 5, Concord in New Hampshire to April 15 and... The post Homeowners in North Dakota, Georgia, Tennessee, New Hampshire and Delaware face spring property tax deadlines, starting with a $1,600 credit due April 1 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Georgia · 4d

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Public meetings to discuss rezoning for new Farragut-area elementary school

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Knox County education officials will hold public meetings later this month to discuss potential rezoning scenarios for a new Farragut-area elementary school. Construction began last year on the new K-5 school between Boring Road and Village Commons Boulevard that will serve 1,200-1,400 students. It is expected to be open in time […]

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Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful Launches River ROVer

Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful® (KTnRB) recently launched the River ROVer™, an innovative cleanup initiative that removes floating litter and debris from waterways throughout the Tennessee River watershed. With support from Yamaha Rightwaters and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), KTnRB combines remote-operated debris collection technology with a specially engineered vessel to expand cleanup efforts near dams and to educate communities about the far-reaching impacts of waterway pollution.

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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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Lenoir City Voters Greenlight Liquor Stores, Officials Now Face 60-Day Rules Scramble

Lenoir City voters have cleared the way for standalone liquor stores inside city limits, approving a referendum by a 64.6%-to-35.4% margin, but the vote itself is only the first step. City officials now have 60 days after election results are certified to write the rules that will actually govern how those stores operate.

Lenoir City, TN · 2d

livability.com

Blount County Aviation Program Trains Next-Generation Technicians

Pellissippi State’s aviation program is preparing skilled aircraft technicians to meet growing demand in Blount County. Blount County has long been home to some of the aerospace and defense industry’s biggest names. StandardAero – founded in 1911 – has grown into one of the largest independent maintenance, repair and overhaul providers, while Cirrus Aircraft operates its national customer experience hub at McGhee Tyson Airport. Now, the region is growing the workforce to match.

Blount County, TN · 2d

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Students’ artwork clears roads: TDOT unveils painted snowplows for Hamblen County

Students at John Hay Elementary School and Morristown East High School painted designs on snowplow blades for TDOT's annual program to promote roadway safety and community pride.

Hamblen County, TN · 1d

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