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East Tennessee communities ravaged by Hurricane Helene are without some basic services but are continuing to rebuild in any way they can. Different parts of the state experienced different types ...
Just over a week ago, Sept. 27, communities in East Tennessee and all of the Southeast were ravaged by Hurricane Helene, which killed more than 200 people and brought on flooding that swallowed ...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — About 89 Tennessee counties have reports of unemployment rates below five percent in August. Six of the counties’ jobless rates were over five percent but stayed ...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — **A Tornado Watch was issued until 2 a.m. on April 3 for all counties of East Tennessee, as well as Lee County in Virginia. The NWS included Blount County, TN, Rhea County, TN ...
Mayors from eight East Tennessee counties gathered Wednesday in Knoxville to deliver a shared message to residents: It's time to reopen. Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, speaking first at the press ...
In July, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order 54. This grants county mayors in 89 counties authority to issue mask requirements. Local county governments across East Tennessee are ...
The Oak Ridge Corridor Development Corporation is working to attract more nuclear energy businesses to build in East ...
Beginning at 11:59 p.m. on March 31, three more East Tennessee counties will no longer have a mask mandate. The mayors of Hamblen, Roane and Claiborne counties are all choosing not to extend the ...
Officials announced updates on Wednesday regarding this year's elections for 6 East Tennessee counties impacted by Helene. Thu, 29 May 2025 04:09:46 GMT (1748491786173) Story Infinite Scroll ...
Helping East Tennessee HEAL The HEAL program will essentially provide impacted counties $65 million for debris removal and $35 million for clean water recovery efforts.