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Christy Martin: Protecting for the next generation
I usually write about history, but a wildlife encounter this week has been on my mind. Native plants, animals, and rural places are entwined with our history and culture. These are all things we should seek to protect. Those of us who have lived here for generations are increasingly disturbed by what has happened to the open spaces that used to be a significant part of the allure and vista in our region. ...
Louisville hosting 'school's out' party in town playground
School is out for the summer, and Louisville is bringing the community together to celebrate June 4. Town staff have coordinated the first “School’s Out Party in the Park” from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the town playground. The event will boast free face painting and snow cones for children, music and a bounce house, organizer Hailey Russell said. Russell is the town’s administrative assistant, but she also coordinates local events. Her last major event was the town’s fall festival, which she described as a...
Kickback Jack’s sports bar and restaurant serves pub grub in Alcoa | Grub Scout
I hadn’t intended to try out Kickback Jack’s so soon after it made its debut (scarcely a week in business), but weirdness with my schedule made it convenient for me to fast-track this new Alcoa eatery franchise to the top of my list. Based in Greensboro, North Carolina, Kickback Jack’s has some 20 locations concentrated in that state as well as a few in Virginia and Tennessee. The Grub Spouse and I found the eatery at the newish Downtown Alcoa development, not far from McGhee Tyson Airport.
Blount County Health Department could get new site, renovations
Millions of dollars from Tennessee state programming and federal relief funds could soon be used to reshape one of Blount County’s major public health institutions. About $8 million could offer the Blount County Health Department either a major makeover or a new site. Any changes to the health department depend on whether proposals to appropriate part of the county’s American Rescue Plan Act funds and join a grant contract with the Tennessee Department of Health net approval from the Blount County Board of Commissioners this...
Dozens of high school seniors, recent grads accept jobs in Blount County on signing day
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. — The room is buzzing at Blount Partnership's Job Signing Day and it's not just because there are welders and electricians in the room. Nearly 70 graduating seniors from Knox and Blount counties took part in the annual event honoring kids who sign on to work for local businesses right after high school.
County names bridge after fallen deputy
An American flag flew over the newly-completed Big Springs Road bridge Monday morning, May 13 as officials gathered to consecrate the structure in memory of fallen Blount County Sheriff’s Deputy Greg McCowan. The bridge, which is a few thousand feet from West Lamar Alexander Parkway, is the first completed memorial to the fallen deputy in Blount County. Speakers Monday morning included Blount County Sheriff James Berrong and US Sen. Marsha Blackburn. ...
Wife files wrongful death lawsuit after 2023 fatal New Center shootout
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by the wife of a man who was shot during an officer-involved shooting in Sevier County on May 12, 2023. David Wright was shot by one of the officers who arrived at his home to make contact with Daryl Lynn Higdon, 66, of Sevierville, […]
Former Louisville, Tennessee transfer safety Wesley Walker commits to Michigan
Former safety and Louisville transfer Wesley Walker committed to Michigan. He entered the transfer portal April 23 after initially committing to the Cardinals earlier this offseason. Walker went through spring practice at Louisville after transferring from Tennessee, but re-entered the portal afterward. He appeared in 23 games with the Vols,...
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