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WETS-FM Fall Fund Drive Continues Through October 24
Chris ParisETSU public radio station seeks listener support after loss of federal funding
Read moreTri-Cities Airport Plans Firefighter Live-Burn Training October 22–23
Chris ParisAnnual aircraft rescue exercise is scheduled for Thursday and Friday in Blountville
Read moreOne Local Thing: Rocky Mount, Where Tennessee's Territorial Government Took Shape
Chris ParisA Piney Flats historic site preserves a surprising chapter of the years before Tennessee statehood
Read moreEarly Voting Underway Across the Tri-Cities Region
Chris ParisTennessee early voting begins October 14 as Virginia voters continue casting ballots ahead of November 3
Read moreCaring for an Aging Parent: Where Northeast Tennessee Families Can Find Help
Chris ParisA practical guide to caregiver support, respite services and organizing responsibilities before a crisis
Read moreBlind Raven Brings a Pre-Prohibition-Inspired Bar to Downtown Kingsport
Chris ParisA new cocktail bar is scheduled to open November 5 on East Market Street
Read moreBWXT Begins Construction of 325,000-Square-Foot Jonesborough Expansion
Chris ParisThree-phase industrial project follows Washington County site-plan approval
Read moreBristol's Shanghai Chinese Restaurant Prepares to Close After Three Decades
Chris ParisOwners thank generations of customers as a longtime community dining spot nears its farewell
Read moreFeeding Southwest Virginia Reports 289,026 Summer Meals Delivered to Children
Chris ParisRural families received shelf-stable meal boxes through a summer partnership
Read moreJohnson City's Fall Leaf Collection Begins October 26
Chris ParisResidents are asked to place leaves behind the curb rather than in the street
Read moreETSU Nursing Students Organize Donations for Greeneville Hospital Patients
Chris ParisCollege of Nursing project connects student service with Greeneville businesses
Read moreFox & Lantern Book Parlor Plans Downtown Johnson City Opening
Chris ParisIndependent bookstore concept aims to combine reading, local treats and community
Read moreVirginia State Police Plan Two-Day I-81 Safety Enforcement Push
Chris ParisOperation DISS-rupt targets distracted and impaired driving, speeding and seat-belt safety October 21–22
Read moreTri-Cities Openings, Closings and Changes: Five Local Business Updates
Chris ParisNew destinations, restaurant expansion and a longtime farewell across Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol and Elizabethton
Read moreTri-Cities Weekend Preview: Fall Festival and Drug Take Back Day October 24
Chris ParisTwo useful Saturday reminders for Kingsport families and Johnson City households
Read moreKingsport Public Library Renovations Move Forward Toward 2027 Reopening
Chris ParisWork continues on the city library as residents await its return next year
Read moreAutumn Color Draws Visitors to Roan Mountain
Chris ParisSeasonal foliage provides a timely reason to enjoy the Appalachian Highlands
Read moreMountain City Rezoning Meeting Could Shape Proposed AI Data Center
Chris ParisThursday discussion concerns a potential industrial zoning change on South Shady Street
Read moreTennessee Invites Residents to Collect White Oak Acorns for Reforestation
Chris ParisState forestry initiative welcomes participation through November 15
Read moreKingsport Native Carson Tate Appears in Prime Video Burger Competition Series
Chris ParisLocal Five Guys manager takes his skills into a wider spotlight
Read moreUnicoi County Residents Invited to Help Shape Community's Future
Chris ParisETSU and the Unicoi County Prevention Coalition seek local perspectives on priorities and shared spaces
Read moreBristol Father Prepares for 2,800-Mile Run Across America
Chris ParisZachary Deel plans an October 17 departure to inspire his family and connect communities
Read moreHistoric Bundy's Chapel in Castlewood Receives $121,000 Preservation Grant
Chris ParisVirginia funding recognizes a landmark tied to worship, education and generations of Black history in Russell County
Read moreThree Beautiful Waterfall Hikes Worth the Drive from the Tri-Cities
Chris ParisFrom Blue Hole and Margarette Falls to Virginia's Cascades, match a scenic outing to your time and hiking ability
Read moreGhost Stories Return to Jonesborough for 11th Annual Brews & Boos
Chris ParisA Saturday evening of seasonal storytelling brings Michael Reno Harrell and Jessica Piscitelli Robinson to historic downtown Jonesborough
Read moreMold Concerns Lead to Temporary Closures at Two Washington County Virginia Schools
Chris ParisSchool officials describe building inspections and responses after elevated mold readings
Read moreCopper-Line Theft Brings $750,000 in Reported Damage Across East Tennessee
Chris ParisBrightspeed says stolen telecommunications infrastructure has interrupted service for area customers
Read moreDamascus Ends Flock Safety Camera Contract After Community Petition
Chris ParisTown council's unanimous decision brings privacy and law-enforcement concerns into focus
Read moreCommunity Connections: Angel Tree and Housing Progress in Johnson City
Chris ParisTwo Salvation Army programs highlight holiday giving and paths toward stable housing
Read moreETSU's Next Chapter: New Programs and Regional Opportunities
Chris ParisState of the University priorities for workforce preparation and academic growth
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