June 11, 2026
Local News
Arts in the Park seeking artists, artisans and crafters
Arts In The Park is back for the 19th year on Saturday, September 19, 2026, 10 am to 4 pm, at Downtown on the Green & Farmers Market. Application Deadline is August 22 Arts In The Park, “Art In The Heart of Hamblen County,” is a one-day celebration of visual arts— two-dimensional fine art, fine quality crafts, artistic photography, and sculpture. Applications from artists and crafters will be accepted through August 22.
County Commission discusses budgeting options
Faced with a significant employee turnover rate – especially in the Sheriff’s Office – the Hamblen County Commission did some finagling Thursday evening as it worked to settle its budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
Operation Zero Tolerance cracks down on Sex Offender Registry violations
Hamblen County Sheriff Chad Mullins said there’s zero tolerance when it comes to registered sex offenders in Hamblen County.
A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries
BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Friday struck down a Trump administration policy enacted after the shooting of two National Guard members that made it harder for immigrants from dozens of countries to stay and enter the U.S.
New Tennessee laws taking effect July 1 include kratom ban, domestic violence penalties and non-compete changes
A number of new Tennessee laws will take effect July 1, bringing changes that affect employment agreements, criminal penalties, firearm rights, self-defense laws and the sale and possession of kratom.
Is there anybody Out There?
Are UFOs real? Citizen Tribune Readers have the answer Are we alone?Have we been visited by travellers from across the stars?With military footage of UFOs or UAPS – Unidentified Aerial…
WSCC PTK Chapter Honored at State, International Levels
The Walters State Community College chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for community college students, was recognized for its leadership and service at both the state and national levels.
Talons Up!
Colleges of Distinction COO praises Carson-Newman University in latest national recognition
WSCC’s Smith dies following long battle with kidney disease
Teresa West Smith, the Walters State Community College professor who mounted a campaign requesting a living donor kidney transplant, has died.
Commission passes departmental budgets without Cost of Living increases
The Hamblen County Budget Committee took action on budgets of county offices Monday afternoon with votes on departmental budgets that do not include a Cost-of-Living Increase.