October 14, 2026
News
Runway Safety: Incursions, wildlife strikes are common but not serious at Tennessee’s airports
By Rob Walters An aircraft departing from McGhee Tyson in Knoxville last October needed to abort takeoff when another aircraft entered the runway without permission… Login to continue reading Login…
Hawkins County Communication Towers Vandalized; Suspect in Custody
From Contributed Reports In the early morning hours of September 6, 2026, vandals took Hawkins County communication towers offline. Additional cellular and private communication towers… Login to continue reading Login…
Driver charged in I-81 wreck
From Staff Reports A Tennessee resident has been cited in a Wednesday wreck that involved four vehicles at mile marker 11 on Interstate 81. According… Login to continue reading Login…
A group of eight men, currently being housed at the Hamblen County Detention Center, recently graduated from the M.E.N.D. program.
They were awarded certificates for their accomplishments. M.E.N.D., which stands for Motivation, Education, Navigation, and Development, is an eight-week course offered through the McNabb Center… Login to continue reading Login…
Green discusses vision for Tennessee
By Austin DaltonFor the TribuneEditor’s Note: This is the first in a multi-part series interviewing candidates in Tennessee gubernatorial race. Tennessee’s race for governor is… Login to continue reading Login…
Blackburn lays out plan for Tennessee
By Austin DaltonFor the TribuneEditor’s Note: This is the first in a multi-part series interviewing candidates in Tennessee gubernatorial race. Tennessee’s race for governor is… Login to continue reading Login…
Fisher, founder of ‘Dream Flights,’ discusses impact of program
By Wade Littleton Tribune Staff Writer The founder of the “Dream Flights” flight program to honor veterans in their advanced years, said that the recent… Login to continue reading Login…
The Hamblen County Detention Center is officially certified.
From Staff Reports Sheriff Chad Mullins, Chief Deputy Bob Ellis, Captain Teresa Laws and Mayor Chris Cutshaw received the formal certificate during Wednesday’s Tennessee Corrections… Login to continue reading Login…
Dunn rescinds retirement, plans to remain district attorney through 2030
Austin Dalton Grainger County Journal RUTLEDGE – Fourth Judicial District Attorney General James “Jimmy” Dunn has rescinded his planned retirement and now intends to remain… Login to continue reading Login…
Morristown-brewed beer on its way
When the Morristown City Council convened as the Morristown Beer Board on Tuesday they cleared the way for downtown’s 1907 Brewing Company to begin making… Login to continue reading Login…