Bean-Station News

Authorities are searching for a man impersonating a police officer who used a blue light to stop a woman on U.S. Highway 23E.

The annual Bulls Gap Christmas parade on Sunday had a marching band, race cars, all the sirens anyone could want, more candy than anyone should try to eat, 14 floats -- and Santa Claus.

It was standing room only in the sanctuary of a small, Grainger County church Friday as more than 900 people waited in line to get food.

All drivers involved in a series of five rear-end collisions on U.S. 11E in Mosheim on Monday morning told investigating officers that their vision was obscured by "the rising sun," accident reports indicate.

A Grainger County boy is recovering after being hit by a car Sunday morning. It happened on City Drive in Bean Station around 11 a.m. Police said the 12-year-old was riding a bicycle when he was hit.

Police say a Morristown man has drowned in Cherokee Lake and officers are investigating.

Police say a Morristown man has drowned in Cherokee Lake and officers are investigating.

Police say a Morristown man has drowned in Cherokee Lake and officers are investigating.

Grainger County dispatchers said crews recovered the body of a drowning victim. The incident happened around 6 a.m. Sunday in Bean Station near Highway 25-East. Several agencies responded to the scene, including the Bean Station Police Department, Fire Department and Rescue Squad, as well as the Grainger County Rescue Squad.

Police say a Morristown man has drowned in Cherokee Lake and officers are investigating.

Rescue crews are searching for a missing boater near the German Creek Bridge in Grainger County.

With the Fourth of July coming up, people are looking to celebrate. Whether you are looking for a local fireworks display or organizing your own show, we have the information you need.

Volunteer Fabricators will close down July 31. The manufacturer, which builds hotel furniture, has two plants.

By Kristen Letsinger Originally published 11:50 a.m., June 15, 2009 Updated 11:50 a.m., June 15, 2009 More than 200 employees will be out of work by the end of July after two East Tennessee companies close their doors.

Sensual Foodist, Luna Raven, Hosts Eco-chef, Food Justice Activist and Author of Vegan Soul Kitchen Bryant Terry on Kitchen Magic - Saturday, June 6 @ 7 Pm Est/4 Pm Pst BEAN STATION, TN, June 11, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Perpetually provocative and always informative, Luna Raven will host Bryant Terry on her Saturday, May 30, KITCHEN MAGIC, ...