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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 […]
The Rogersville Review
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...
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Two families in legal battles with USAA over hundreds of thousands in home repairs
GREENEVILLE, Tn. (WCYB) — Two families are in legal battles with USAA after both are told the company will not cover hundreds of thousands of dollars’ in home damage. Philip Burtt-Henderson and his wife Jen served a combined 35 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. Like many veterans, they have been insured through USAA for years.
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One Region, Several Housing Markets
It is tempting to talk about the Northeast Tennessee–Southwest Virginia housing market as though it were one thing. The numbers suggest otherwise. Looking at single-family sales over the past 12 months by ZIP-area population reveals a series of distinct submarkets—urban, suburban, small-town and rural. Kingsport and Johnson City...
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Eastman Advances Kingsport Methanolysis Ramp as Companywide 2026 Capital Spending Is Expected Near $400 Million
Eastman says the Tennessee molecular-recycling facility is continuing its commercial ramp, while the company’s approximately $400 million 2026 capital plan remains focused primarily on maintenance and limited strategic growth investment. Allstream Insiders Summary. Eastman is continuing the commercial ramp-up of its Kingsport methanolysis facility in Tennessee. The company identified...
MLive
12 Southern cities where retirees can live comfortably for under $1,200 a month in rent
With affordable housing continuing to be one of the most pressing concerns for retirees, finding a comfortable place to live that also meets shopping, dining and entertainment needs can be tricky. Luckily, the personal finance website FinanceBuzz recently identified 12 Southern cities where the median rent is less than $1,200...
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At This Tennessee Salvage Grocery, Name-Brand Staples Cost So Little Shoppers Swear It’s a Mistake
Some places in Tennessee stay quiet on purpose, tucked along a busy highway where you might drive past a hundred times before you finally pull in. Word travels slow about a spot where a giant container of laundry soap rings up for around six dollars and shoppers double-check the tag twice.