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Both westbound lanes on SR 394 closed at Sweet Knobs Trail in Bristol

BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — The City of Bristol, Tennessee, said in a social media post on Thursday that both westbound lanes of State Route 394 are closed at Sweet Knobs Trail following a crash. The city said the crash involved a semi-truck and that emergency crews are currently on the scene. According to the post, […]

Bristol, TN · 07-23

WATE

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Road work, flooding impacting East Tennessee drivers this weekend

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Across East Tennessee, road work projects are impacting drivers. WATE’s Bo Williams has what what you need to know before hitting the road. In the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, visitors should plan ahead as Sparks Lane and Parson’s Branch Road in the Cades Cove area are closed because of high […]

Tennessee · 07-24

WJHL

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Gap Creek Road Bridge reopens in Carter County

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced the reopening of the Gap Creek Road Bridge in Carter County. The bridge had been closed since January following inspection findings. According to TDOT, it is opening one week ahead of schedule. “The reopening of the Gap Creek Road Bridge is fantastic news for […]

Carter County, TN · 07-22

WJHL

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Slate Hill Rd. at Short Rd. in Hawkins Co. closed due to flooding

HAWKINS COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Hawkins County Rescue Squad said on Wednesday afternoon that Slate Hill Road at Short Road is closed after flooding. The agency said the road, as of 1:40 p.m., is under approximately 2 feet of water and that the tile is beginning to wash out. Those who live in the […]

Hawkins County, TN · 07-22

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Gap Creek Road Bridge reopens in Carter County

CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WCYB) — The Gap Creek Road Bridge has reopened in Carter County for the first time since January 5, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. "The reopening of the Gap Creek Road Bridge is fantastic news for our community," said Carter County Mayor Patty Woodby....

Carter County, TN · 07-22

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Coal train marks reopening of Norfolk Southern's BL-Line

BULLS GAP, Tenn. — Norfolk Southern has revived operations on the 17-mile BL-Line in Tennessee, operating a coal train on the route just days after announcing it would be reopened after a nearly eight-year hiatus. Loaded coal train 744 was the first regularly scheduled train on the line between Bulls Gap and White Pine, Tenn., [...] Read More...

Tennessee · 07-22

Elizabethton Star

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Gap Creek Road Bridge reopens a week ahead of schedule in Carter County

The Tennessee Department of Transportation has reopened the Gap Creek Road Bridge in Carter County one week ahead of schedule, restoring a key transportation link for motorists in the area. […]

Carter County, TN · 07-22

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SR 63-Stiner Hwy final paving in Campbell County underway

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Lots of work is happening on State Route 63, the General Carl W. Stiner Highway, through Campbell and Claiborne counties as seen in the above photo. Final paving activities are underway on the Campbell County side while grading work is progressing in Claiborne County, according to Mark Nagi, TDOT Region 1, Regional Communications Officer.

Campbell County, TN · 07-20

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This East Tennessee City Blends Railroad History With Appalachian Adventure

Johnson City, Tennessee sits in the heart of the Appalachian Highlands, where mountain ridges, railroad history, and a revitalized downtown all meet in one surprisingly compact place. Most people passing through Northeast Tennessee have no idea how much this city offers beyond the interstate. From a fossil site that rewrites...

Johnson City, TN · 07-18

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Interstate 26 back open in Sullivan County following crash

SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WCYB) — UPDATE: All lanes are back open following a crash on Interstate 26 in Sullivan County that happened on Friday, according to TDOT. A multi-vehicle crash has closed Interstate 26 westbound in Sullivan County, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. The crash happened just...

Sullivan County, TN · 07-17

WATE

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From speed enforcement to Grainger County Tomato Festival: Traffic impacts in East TN this weekend

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — From “Operation Southern Slow Down” to the Grainger County Tomato Festival, 6 News anchor Alayna Verduyn is breaking down what you need to know before hitting the roads in East Tennessee this weekend. First up, the Grainger County Tomato Festival kicked off on Thursday. The annual event draws people far and […]

Grainger County, TN · 07-17

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Part of State Route 93 in Sullivan County to be closed this weekend for construction

SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Part of State Route 93 will be closed in Sullivan County this weekend for road construction, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. Beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, State Route 93 will be temporarily closed between Murrell Road and State Route 347 (Lone...

Sullivan County, TN · 07-16

The Rogersville Review

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Words on Wheels is back, with a little help

Among the summer activities kids have to look forward to each summer in Hawkins County is “Words of Wheels,” the school bus turned bookmobile that travels around the county to encourage summer reading. Sadly, the bookmobile has been out of commission this summer, thanks to an engine that gave up the ghost after hundreds of thousands of miles. Putting a new motor in the old bus is simple enough, but the school system had to ensure it had available funding to do the repairs. Director of Schools Matt Hixson said that getting the bookmobile back on the road was a credit to the system’s vehicle maintenance crew. “We couldn’t afford a new engine, (or) even some of the remanufactured engines out there,” he said. “But our guys not only installed it, but they found a good one at a good deal and got it in here. We’re up and running because of their diligence.” The system waited until the end of the 2025-26 academic year to do the work. Hixson stated that some money was left over in the operating budget for last school year, and that was repurposed to get the bus back on the road. “Thankfully we had

Hawkins County, TN · 07-16

WATE

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From speed enforcement to Grainger County Tomato Festival: Traffic impacts in East TN this weekend

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — From “Operation Southern Slow Down” to the Grainger County Tomato Festival, 6 News anchor Alayna Verduyn is breaking down what you need to know before hitting the roads in East Tennessee this weekend. First up, the Grainger County Tomato Festival kicked off on...

Grainger County, TN · 07-17

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Greene County Road Repairs Continue From Weekend Storm Damage

The Greene County Highway Department continues work to recover from the weekend flooding damage. Road Superintendent Kevin Swatsell told Radio Greeneville News Wednesday he expected Greystone and Water Fork roads to be reopened later in the day with temporary crossings in place. W I Bowman road still has a damaged area.

Greene County, TN · 07-16

WJHL

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TDOT asks for patience during I-26 road repairs in Unicoi Co.

UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — As the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) begins contracted road repairs along I-26 between mile markers 27 and 36 in Unicoi County, motorists have started to experience high traffic congestion. TDOT contracted Summers Taylor to begin a more than $10 million three-year resurfacing project to repave the interstate roads and […]

Unicoi County, TN · 07-15

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Norfolk Southern to resume freight service connecting East Tennessee towns after yearslong pause

WHITE PINE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Norfolk Southern (NS) will soon reopen a rail line in East Tennessee that has not seen regular traffic since 2018. An NS spokesperson said freight rail service will return to its BL Line, a 17-mile rail corridor connecting Bulls Gap and White Pine, on Friday.

White Pine, TN · 07-15

WJHL

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Telford bridge open to motorists

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Telford Road Bridge has reopened, according to officials in Washington County, Tennessee. The bridge, which crosses Brown Branch off Highway 34 leading to Highway 11E, was closed in April 2025 following a Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) inspection. Washington County Mayor Joe Grandy said the Telford community had been “significantly […]

Washington County, TN · 07-15

WJHL

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Region’s rail history to take center stage in upcoming train show

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL)- The Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society and Chuckey Depot Railroad Museum will host the Historic Jonesborough Train Show later this month.  The show will feature over 90 vendors with railroad memorabilia and more. It’s happening at Jonesborough Elementary School (720 N. Cherokee Street) on July 24 & 25 from 9 a.m. to […]

Jonesborough, TN · 07-15

WATE

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Norfolk Southern to resume freight service on Bulls Gap-White Pine line

BULLS GAP, Tenn. (WJHL) — Norfolk Southern will resume freight rail service on its BL Line between Bulls Gap and White Pine, which has not seen regular train traffic in eight years. The company announced Tuesday that it is preparing to reopen the 17-mile rail line this Friday. Once reopened, the line is expected to […]

Bulls Gap, TN · 07-14