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New Greenway Extension Links Downtown to Bays Mountain Park
Kingsport opened a new stretch of greenway connecting downtown to Bays Mountain Park.
State Line Sales Tax Dispute Heads to Mediation
A long-running dispute over sales tax revenue along the Tennessee-Virginia line in Bristol is headed to mediation.
County Approves Funding for New 911 Dispatch Center
Putnam County commissioners approved funding for a new consolidated 911 dispatch center in Cookeville.
City Updates Wildfire Evacuation Plan Five Years After 2016 Fire
Gatlinburg has revised its wildfire evacuation procedures as part of ongoing safety reviews.
New Water Treatment Plant Aims to Keep Pace With Tourism Growth
Sevierville is investing in a new water treatment facility to serve its growing tourism-driven population.
Historic Courthouse Square Reopens After $6M Renovation
Columbia's historic courthouse square reopened to the public following a multi-million-dollar restoration.
Bradley County Schools Pilot Four-Day Week at Two Campuses
Two schools in Cleveland are testing a four-day school week as part of a district pilot program.
Manhattan Project Park Visitor Center Set for Expansion
Oak Ridge is expanding the visitor center at its Manhattan Project National Historical Park site.
Blount County Approves New Ambulance Service District
Maryville-area leaders approved a new ambulance service district to improve emergency response times.