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Traffic signal to be added at Athens intersection

The City of Athens Public Works Department has announced the installation of a new traffic signal in town. Contractor crews are working on installing a new traffic signal at the intersection of Old Riceville Road and West Madison Avenue. The affected area includes the intersections of Old Riceville Road at W. Madison Avenue and Old Riceville Road at Rocky Mount Road. Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7 a.m. and continuing until Friday, Nov. 13 at 5 p.m. there will be flaggers present for intermittent lanes closures with traffic down to one lane, and intermittent temporary full closures. There will be no lane closures during school drop off and pick up times. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes, such as the Dennis Street overpass. Motorists traveling through this area are advised to use extreme caution and watch for traffic signage, workers and pedestrians. Motorists should allow additional travel time due to potential traffic delays in the area. For more information, contact the office of the public works department at 423-744-2745.

Athens, TN · 1d

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40+ homes and businesses impacted by emergency flash flooding in Tennessee

TELLICO PLAINS, Tenn. — Tellico Plains is collecting water, cleaning supplies, gloves and shovels for Copperhill, as a community moves into recovery after experiencing damaging flash flooding. Tellico Plains Mayor Marilyn Parker said the first load is expected to go to Copperhill next week, with more help to follow....

Tellico Plains, TN · 12h
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68 rescues during flooding in Polk County as Ocoee River reaches record overflow

COPPERHILL, Tenn. (WATE) — The City of Copperhill in Polk County is closed as the Ocoee River overflowed and flooded streets, officials said Thursday morning. Tennessee Swift Water Teams had conducted 68 rescues as of 1:45 p.m., the state said. Multiple first responder groups came to the area including the Sevierville and Chattanooga Fire Departments. […]

Polk County, TN · 2d

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Three East Tennessee counties to get mental health clinicians through grant

ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee government plans to hire mental health clinicians to serve several rural counties using a federal grant. Tennessee plans to use part of a $10 million grant to expand its Co-located Mental Health Services at County Health Departments program into Anderson, Cumberland, Hawkins, Bradley, Coffee, Montgomery, and Tipton Counties.

Anderson County, TN · 2d
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Loudon County Arrests: Oct. 16-22

Oct. 16 Jacob Shawn Lawson, 25, Walland, was charged with criminal trespassing, theft of property and held without bond.Andrew Lee Swafford, 40, Englewood, was charged with violating probation and held without bond. Oct. 17 Cody James Callahan, 30, Carbon Hill, Ala., was charged with public intoxication and released on a $390 bond.Vincent Molina III, 34, Louisville, was charged with driving on a revoked/suspended license, driving on roadways laned for traffic, evading arrest, manufacturing, delivering, selling, or possessing methamphetamines, possession of drug paraphernalia, simple possession/casual exchange and held without bond.Angel Boanerge Ramirez Flores, 29, Loudon, was charged with driving on a revoked/suspended license and released on a $1,000 bond. Oct. 18 Mason Isaiah Finchum, 24, Loudon, was charged with criminal trespassing, failing to appear for general sessions and held on a $2,000 bond.Glen Thomas Hudon, 67, Knoxville, was charged with driving under the influence and held on a $2,000 bond.Carlos Humberto May-Pop, 30, unknown, was charged with indecent exposure, public intoxication and held on a $2,000 bond.Joshua Clayton McCulley, 21, Philadelphia, was charged with domestic assault and held without a bond. Oct. 19 Misty Lynn Carey, 46, Sweetwater, was charged with driving on a revoked/suspended license, manufacturing, delivering, selling, or possessing

Loudon County, TN · 3d

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In Cherokee County, officials are racing to limit data centers - even as a new one could be on the horizon

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between BPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. A five-megawatt data center could soon occupy a quarter-acre of land outside the rural community of Grape Creek, according to Cherokee County officials. The facility would be located on a property that adjoins Forest Service land and land owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians,

Cherokee County, NC · 18h

The Daily Post-Athenian

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SETHRA to distribute food in Meigs County

The Southeast Tennessee Human Resource Agency (SETHRA) will be distributing USDA commodities in partnership with the Chattanooga Area Food Bank to eligible residents in Meigs County on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at the city and county building located at 351 River Road, Decatur from 11 a.m. until run out. Residents may sign up on the day of distribution. If you prefer to register in advance, contact your local SETHRA office. To schedule an appointment, call the Meigs County SETHRA office at 423-334-3305. To complete your application, you will need to provide proof of income for all household members or proof of category eligibility. Eligibility is based on total household income not exceeding the state-established maximum percentage of the federal poverty guidelines for your household size or meeting category eligibility requirements. In accordance with federal law and USDA policy, SETHRA is prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

Meigs County, TN · 1d

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Lenoir City votes to allow liquor sales inside city limits

Lenoir City voters passed a referendum allowing retail package liquor sales. Prior to Tuesday night’s election, city residents had to leave city limits to buy from standalone liquor stores. Passing the referendum opens the door for Lenoir City to open its first liquor store. For Context. Voters in the...

Lenoir City, TN · 2d

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More than 11 inches of rain triggers record river flooding along Georgia/Tennessee border

COPPERHILL, Tenn. (WLOS) — More than 11 inches of rain fell in parts of north Georgia Wednesday night into Thursday morning, sending the Ocoee River in Copperhill, Tennessee, to a record crest of 18.05 feet, surpassing the previous record of 17.8 feet. According to the National Weather Service (NWS)...

Copperhill, TN · 1d

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State activates Level 4 emergency operations as southeast Tennessee flooding closes roads, causing issues

Tennessee emergency officials have activated the State Emergency Operations Center to Level 4 as flooding affects Polk County and communities along the Tennessee-Georgia border. Why It Matters. Floodwater has closed roads and bridges, prompted school closures and restricted access to McCaysville, Georgia. TEMA said that flooding was expected to continue...

Polk County, TN · 1d

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A look at the airport gate in Orlando before flight 925 to Knoxville

Orlando, FL · 13h

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Groundbreaking at Former St. Mary's Hospital Site

DGA Residential, along with community leaders and partners, officially broke ground Nov. 4, 2026, on Riella at Oakwood, a 170-unit multi-generational affordable housing community at the former St. Mary’s Hospital site in North Knoxville. Participants in the ceremony, from left, are: Becky Wade, KCDC board; Ben Bentley, KCDC executive director and CEO; Peter Hall and Mark Taylor, Dominion; Craig Cobb, DGA Residential; Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon; Knoxville City Councilman Charles Thomas; Walter Perry, HUD; Ralph Perrey, THDA; Eric Schmittou, Pinnacle Financial Partners; Rob Rotach, Walker & Dunlop; and Drew Sutherland, Empire. Image by DGA Residential.

Knoxville, TN · 2d

WATE

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St. Mary’s redevelopment will bring 160 housing units to North Knoxville

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Construction of a $70-million housing development on the former St. Mary’s Hospital site in North Knoxville has begun. City leaders joined state and federal partners for a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday on the Riella at Oakwood project, which will add around 160 new housing units. Local developer Dominion Group will preserve […]

Knoxville, TN · 2d

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Date set for switch to new Alcoa Highway off-ramp to UT Medical Center

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The construction of the new Alcoa Highway interchange near the University of Tennessee Medical Center will soon hit a notable milestone with the opening of a new off-ramp. Depending on favorable weather conditions, the new off-ramp for northbound Alcoa Highway to Cherokee Trail is scheduled to open at 6 a.m. on […]

Knoxville, TN · 1d

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Disruptive threats pile up at Knox County schools, but fall from national highs

Threats made at schools are hugely disruptive. Everyone has to evacuate , police officers sweep and secure school grounds, and the community is left feeling uneasy after a student makes an oftentimes impulsive decision. After Hardin Valley Middle School administrators got tired of responding to threats – especially vague ones scribbled on restroom walls, which they have to take seriously nonetheless – they called on parents and volunteers to step in as monitors. Now all restrooms are closed during class time. Students can only go in one at a time, signing in and out when they do, with an adult volunteer checking the restroom between visits. "It's almost like a daily thing now. We need to get the word out to not only our kids, but have them have conversations with their friends about how this can backfire on them, how this can make them juvenile delinquents," said Lee Ann Eaves, the Hardin Valley school board representative. Police have responded to 98 calls for threats at Knox County Schools in 2026. Threats are defined as "any kind of verbal or written messaging with intent to cause mass destruction or (mass) casualty." Get the Daily Briefing newsletter: Keep up with the

Knox County, TN · 1d

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Hardin Valley Community Center moves toward construction

Plans for the new Hardin Valley Community Center are moving forward, with land preparation for the building now underway. The Knox County facility will be built on a 4.5-acre site at 12734 Hickory Creek Road in Knoxville. The planned 3,800-square-foot community center will provide a dedicated gathering place for residents in the growing Hardin Valley area.

Knoxville, TN · 1d

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Some South Knoxville residents concerned about wildlife near homes

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — As residential development continues around South Knoxville, some neighbors said wildlife is losing its natural habitat and increasingly showing up on their properties. This includes unwelcome visitors like bears and coyotes. In Tarklin Valley a bear popped up on Monday. Bruce Powell, who lives in Tarklin Valley with his wife, Cindy, […]

Knoxville, TN · 3d

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Lighting upgrades to illuminate Knoxville’s Sunsphere in 2027

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Another project to improve the Sunsphere is underway, with Visit Knoxville and the City of Knoxville working together to light up the exterior of the iconic landmark. On Wednesday, the partnership announced the third phase of upgrades for the Sunsphere was underway to showcase Knoxville’s iconic skyline and celebrate the city’s […]

Knoxville, TN · 2d

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Knoxville faith group to host vigil, walk through downtown for Transgender Day of Remembrance

A multi-faith group will be hosting an event to mark Transgender Day of Remembrance. The event is slated for 7 p.m. on Nov. 19. Pride Interfaith Knox is made up of multiple area faith groups “dedicated to the ongoing support and enrichment of Knoxville’s LGBTQIA+ community.”. Catch Up.

Knoxville, TN · 1d

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Annual ‘Aging: A Family Affair’ conference connects Knox County seniors, caregivers with vital resources

The CAC Office on Aging hosted the 42nd annual “Aging: A Family Affair” conference, offering sessions on Medicare, estate planning and healthcare to 350 seniors and caregivers. Why It Matters. Knox County is home a growing population of adults aged 60 and older, creating high demand for resources...

Knox County, TN · 1d