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Hydrilla detected in Tellico Lake

LOUDON — An invasive aquatic plant capable of choking waterways and disrupting recreational activities has returned to Tellico Lake, prompting concerns about its spread and efforts to control it. Dozens of Tellico Village residents gathered Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Yacht Club to learn about hydrilla, a fast-growing aquatic plant that can form dense mats of vegetation in lakes and other waterways. Native to parts of Asia, Africa and Australia, hydrilla can crowd out native vegetation, block sunlight and reduce oxygen levels, disrupting aquatic ecosystems. Its dense growth also can interfere with swimming, boating and fishing. David Flanagan, president of the Watershed Association of the Tellico Reservoir (WATeR), showed residents photographs of hydrilla growing in different areas of Tellico Lake. He said geese have been observed feeding on the plant. Flanagan said hydrilla was first detected in the lake in 2023 and has remained a recurring concern. “The first time we saw it was in 2023,” Flanagan said. “It was not as bad last year as it was in the years before when we first spotted it.” Flanagan said he has been in contact with the Tennessee Valley Authority about the problem. Managing the spread Speakers emphasized that managing hydrilla,

Tellico Village, TN · 1d

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Pikeville Clinic temporarily closes: Pikeville Urgent Care remains open

PIKEVILLE, Tenn. — Pikeville Clinic has temporarily ceased operations, but Pikeville Urgent Care remains open and continues seeing patients in Bledsoe County. Presley Healthcare, which operates Pikeville Urgent Care, says the two facilities are separate legal entities with distinct operations. The company says the circumstances surrounding Pikeville Clinic's closure...

Pikeville, TN · 2d
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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 · 1d
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‘More than half my income’ Rent doubles at Loudon County mobile home park after ownership change

A mobile home park in Loudon County is changing hands and raising rent. The park in question is Lenoir City North Estates, formerly known as Oak Park Mobile Home Park.

Loudon County, TN · 7h

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Reverend G.W. Brewer Dayton Minister Dies 1924

Reverend George W. Brewer occupied an important place in the religious and civic life of Dayton, Tennessee, for more than three decades. Known throughout the community as the “Pastor of Dayton” and sometimes the “Pastor of Rhea County,” he was valued not simply for his years in the pulpit but for the attention he gave to individuals and families. He offered counsel in homes, visited people during illness, comforted the bereaved, conducted weddings, and remained closely involved in the affairs of the town he served.

Dayton, TN · 1d

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Big Game Preview: Bledsoe Co. vs Happy Valley

CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Happy Valley welcomes Bledsoe County in the second round of the Class 2-A playoffs. This is the same Bledsoe County team that stopped the Warriors last season on a 2-point conversion attempt to win the game 21-20. Happy Valley (10-1) is one win from reaching the third round of the […]

Bledsoe County, TN · 1d

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5 Things Sandhill Cranes Do at Tennessee’s Hiwassee Refuge Every Winter

As the sun sets at Tennessee’s Hiwassee Refuge, thousands of sandhill cranes fly in to roost for the night. The refuge closes to public use on Nov. 15, but you can still watch from the viewing platform. Here’s what sandhill cranes do at Tennessee’s Hiwassee Refuge every winter....

Tennessee · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Bradley County Commission meeting recap

The Bradley County Commission heard concerns Monday about a proposed Dollar General store on Spring Place Road during a work session. Several residents spoke against the project, raising concerns about traffic and safety near the proposed location. The property would need to be rezoned from agricultural and residential to general...

Bradley County, TN · 3d

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November 13, 2026: Coldest Air of the Season this Weekend

Coldest Day Since Mid-March, Widespread Frost & Freeze Tonight. Tonight: Mostly Cloudy then Clearing |Low: 31| NW 5-10 An early taste of winter has arrived in the mid-state, bringing chilly temperatures, a chance for a few flurries and a widespread hard freeze this weekend. This afternoon will remain cold and cloudy, with highs in the mid 40s.

Jamestown, TN · 19h

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First widespread hard freeze of the season to hit Middle Tennessee this weekend

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - We’re heading into a much colder weekend across Middle Tennessee with temperatures expecting to drop into the upper 20s. There is a chance of light rain and some flurries are possible across the higher elevation areas in the Cumberland Plateau and eastern counties Friday but the bigger concern will be the first widespread hard freeze of the season.

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Bradley County School Board meeting recap

The Bradley County Board of Education voted Thursday afternoon to formally support the County Commission’s restrictions on data centers near schools, citing concerns about the proposed Project Midspan development near Walker Valley High School. The resolution passed by a vote of six to one, with board member Alan Smith...

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