BLOUNT COUNTY, TN – The Blount County PRIDE Community faced backlash from local protesters today on July 30, 2022. The protests gathered across the street to “sing their song.” Pastor Ken makes view statements below for FetchYourNews. To begin, Pastor Ken Peters from Lenior City and works for the Patriot Church. Statements He said,” I […]
Read More »Blount PRIDE Builds Visionary for Maryville City
BLOUNT COUNTY, TN – Blount County hosted a Blount PRIDE event at Greenbelt Pavilion in Maryville on July 30, 2022. Many faces came out to support and bring representation to the PRIDE Community. Following, there were about 600 – 1000 locals who showed up for local event. To begin, FetchYourNews interviewed one of the PRIDE […]
Read More »Appalachian Road Show is kicking off Autumn
TOWNSEND, TN – The Great Smokey Mountains Heritage Center is keeping up tradition by hosting the Appalachian Road Show. Award Winning Bands are embracing their southern roots here on July 29, 2022, at 7 p.m. Starting off, the Great Smokey Mountains Heritage Center works hard to preserve the southern hospitality in East Tennessee. They upkeep […]
Read More »Blount County Parties speak on Primary Ballot
Blount County, TN – There have been local concerns about primary ballot and Blount County parties have shared views on importance of upcoming elections. Differences in Elections To begin, there has been collective confusion about the length of this ballot and the significance of this primary compared to the last one. Why is the ballot […]
Read More »Blount County Community takes on Primaries
Blount County, TN – With Blount County Elections around the corner, several questions about the ballot have come up in the Blount County community. These questions pertain to topics such as early voting importance, dates and times, and registration status. To begin, dates and times for voting and upcoming elections are provided. Following, FetchYourNews has […]
Read More »Tim Burchett’s office gets threatening calls
Blount County, TN – According to Congressman Tim Burchett’s office, authorities are working to investigate threatening calls from a Blount County commissioner. Following, Tim Burchett’s Chief of Staff has reached out to the Sheriff Department for aid on investigation and safety precautions. Statements FetchYourNews has since reached out to Congressman’s office and Sheriff Department for […]
Read More »Preparations for Election Day Meeting
Blount County, TN – An election commission meeting was held on July 20, 2022. Election day preparations are continuously underway. According to the election office in Blount County, this is the press release and agenda. Call Meeting to Order Approve Minutes Old Business Voting Centers location List – update and approve. New Business AOE’s Report […]
Read More »Board of Commissioners Approve More Funding Projects
Blount County, TN – On July 21, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. the Blount County Board of Commissioners held a meeting. Nineteen members of the board were present, and the agenda was set at 6:35 p.m. by all members. Public Input on Agenda To begin, Korean Duley said, “This development plan has been in limbo for […]
Read More »Crime Investigation in Blount County
BLOUNT COUNTY, TN – The Blount County Sheriff’s office is investigating a shooting that happened on July 10, 2022. Blount County Police Department is asking for public assistance on any known crime leads. According to the police report, the gun violence occurred at 3:45 a.m. on Singleton Station Road near Continental Drive. Five individuals are […]
Read More »Real Time Crime Center with Knoxville City Council
KNOXVILLE, TN – On July 12, 2022, all members of the city council were present. Meeting has taken place in Knoxville at 6 p.m. Real Time Crime Center has been discussed. Agenda To begin, the Council motions to approve the increase of lease amendment with Knoxville Knox County E911 for design and construction costs for […]
Read More »Knox Board of Education is focusing on leading through learning
Knoxville, TN – The Knox County School Board held a meeting on July 13, 2022, at 6 p.m. To begin, the board welcomed Grayce Decker, newest member, as an AP Scholar and student mentor. Then, information was shared about the previous executive session with the law department. Updates According to the Board of Education, TECAP […]
Read More »Sunflower fields are full bloom at Forks of the River
Knoxville, TN – The beautiful sunflower fields are in full bloom at the Forks of the River! The Wildlife Management Area has been a warm relaxing place in South Knox for family and friends every summer! The 300-acre sunflower fields expand every year for the local hikers. The sunflowers are surrounded by comforting trails of […]
Read More »TVA Company Issues Largest Request for Carbon Free Energy
KNOXVILLE, TN – The Tennessee Valley Authority is pursuing a conscious perspective for a clean energy future. Today on June 12, 2022, the TVA company issued the largest request for carbon – free energy in the nation. History The TVA Act had been signed in the 1930s to provide reforestation and flood control for the […]
Read More »Knoxville Industrial Development Board Meeting
KNOXVILLE, TN – A meeting will be had with the Knoxville Development Industrial Board on July 11, 2022. Nine board of director members will attend to the following agenda for the city of Knoxville. Agenda City of Knoxville newest financial reports will be released since the turnover on June 30, 2022. Then, a PILOT Lease […]
Read More »Three suspects in custody for catalytic converter theft
MARYVILLE, TN – Three arrests were made for catalytic converter theft. Eyewitness claims that suspicion was raised when red sedan was parked at church on Calderwood Drive in Blount County. Dispatchers were called to the scene after midnight on June 8th, 2022. Police Report According to the police report, officers were dispatched to a church […]
Read More »Maryville City Council Meeting
MARYVILLE, TN – The Maryville city council called a meeting to order on July 5th, 2022. The following members were present: Major Andy White, Councilmembers Sarah Herron, Fred Metz, Drew Miles, and Tommy Hunt. Also present were City Manager Greg McClain, City Recorder Sherri Phillips, and City Attorney Melanie Davis. Meeting Agenda To begin, Major […]
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