Blount County, TN – The Townsend Walkers Catfish Restaurant caught fire and deemed total loss early Monday and resulted in six firefighters that experienced heat exhaustion. Popular Restaurant Catches Fire Hence, the firefighters were already out for hours during 4th of July celebrations. While preparing for fireworks Townsend Fire Department received the call about the […]
Read More »Upcoming Closings and Events in Blount County
Blount County, TN – These are the upcoming closings and events in Blount County for Independence Day. Starting off, City of Maryville Municipal Center Offices, the Operations Center, and Recycling Centers will all close in observance of Independence Day. All will re-open on Thursday, July 5th. Wednesday’s residential trash pick up will be moved to […]
Read More »Happy Independence Day 2022 from Knoxville!
Knoxville, TN – Happy Independence Day 2022 from Knoxville! Here are the plans for this Monday: City of Knoxville offices will be closed Monday, July 4, 2022. The closure includes the 311 Center for Service Innovation, which operates the 311 and 211 phone numbers. Residents needing to report potholes, overgrown lots or other neighborhood issues […]
Read More »Advocates for the homeless are not happy about new law
Nashville, TN – The House 0978 and Senate Bill 1610 rolls into full effect today on July 1st, 2022; despite Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee having strong reservations and refusing to sign it. Advocates for the homeless are not happy with the passing of the bill. Earlier, in March a Bill was drafted that criminalizes camping […]
Read More »Knoxville City Council Meeting
KNOXVILLE, TN – Major Indya Kincannon called a meeting to order with the Knoxville City Council on June 28th, 2022 at 6 p.m. where they reviewed member appointments, the social innovation challenge and more. 8 members were present for the called meeting. To begin, the police advisory and review committee were able to confirm a […]
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