August 29, 2026
John Gullion
School board awards Bunch with two additional days off after evaluation
After receiving a 97 score by the Hamblen County Board of Education at June’s meeting, Superintendent of Schools Arnold Bunch, Jr. earned a small bonus for his evaluation.
Brooks challenging Harville for District 10 commission seat
With early voting underway, one of the contested races in Hamblen County is for District 10 County Commissioner is between current Commissioner Stan Harville and opponent Allen D. Brooks.
Stapleton and Jessee vying as independents in 3rd Judicial District race
A unique race is on the ballot for the upcoming August General Election.
Nashville ready to ride World Cup buzz into the MLS restart, still unbeaten at home
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — B.J. Callaghan has had people reach out to him wanting to talk soccer thanks to the World Cup, and the Nashville coach believes this is a big moment as Major League Soccer starts the second half of this season.
Jefferson City boy’s joy captures national attention
A candid moment captured at a special needs family camp last year will soon be seen by thousands of people in the heart of NYC and several others online.
Today in History
Today in History
Voters get special 250 sticker
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett today unveiled a commemorative “I Voted” sticker that celebrates America’s 250th anniversary and encourages Tennesseans to participate in the electoral process.
Appalachian Electric Cooperative adopts new phone number
Appalachian Electric Cooperative has announced a new toll-free phone number, 844232-8894. This new number will replace the three local county numbers that were previously used for member communication.
Rail Service to resume in Hawkins and Hamblen counties
Norfolk Southern is preparing to resume freight rail service on its BL Line, a 17-mile rail corridor connecting Bulls Gap and White Pine, Tennesse on Friday, July 17. The line, which was built in the late 19th Century to serve as a key freight connection between coal-producing regions in Appalachia and customers in the Carolinas, has not seen regular train traffic since 2018.
Property Transfers
James Earl Francis Croushorn, II to Sarai Sotelo Torres, $285,000, District 2.