Apr 18, 2008 | The Greenville Sun
Downtown Walking Tours Available 6 Days A Week
"Main Street Tours" has begun the fourth season of "A Walk with the President," the downtown walking tour. via The Greenville Sun
Senate panel to get Bible bill
“I want young people to understand how the Bible has changed our world. The Bible has enormously impacted literature, art, music, culture, history and politics. A Bible course will help students understand our culture and our highest and best values.”
Legislation would give state approval for school Bible study By TYRONE TONY REED JR. via The Jackson Sun
More than 60 percent decrease in meth labs
“The pharmacies are also very good at alerting us regarding suspicious activities as well”
By GREG KAYLOR Banner Staff Writer Published April 09, 2008 10:32 AM EDT Millions of dollars have been spent to educate state residents of the dangers associated with methamphetamine as well as some of the ... via Cleveland Daily Banner
TPAC Announces Upcoming Broadway Shows
The Tennessee Performing Arts Center announced Tuesday the next lineup of Broadway tours coming to town. via WTVF Nashville
Scientists To Test Conasauga For Possible Contamination
“They're commonly used in things like stain guards, on anything from carpet and textiles to things like that, they're also used on food containers, pizza boxes, french fry containers, things like that.”
Submitted by Bethany Mowry on March 28, 2008 - 5:31pm. A major water source for Dalton will go under the microscope this summer to test for a contaminating chemical. via WDEF-TV Chattanooga
Drug Task Force Gives $450,000 to Local Law Enforcement
“This is a meritorious event to see our DTF recognizing local agencies for their long-term support. I believe this is only a milestone in the future successes that we can expect from these dedicated men and women.”
Tennessee's 10th Judicial District Drug Task Force is celebrating 20 years of service by providing $450,000 in grant money to nine Southeast Tennessee law enforcement agencies. via WTVC Chattanooga
“I'm not going to do this shit again for a long time. I don't want to turn into a karaoke machine.”
Music Hello, Goodbye Patty LeMay and her Spiritual Family Reunion release a debut five years in the making - 'and it may be their last In This Issue Vaccination Nation The Spin No End of Wit Author of The Jane ... via Nashville Scene
Bradley County Democrats pick Buchanan
“We need to take our 20 delegates and show our support.”
By DAVID DAVIS Managing Editor Published March 22, 2008 8:05 PM EDT Bradley County Democrats showed support Saturday for Ginger Wilson Buchanan as the candidate selection for 10th Judicial District Circuit ... via Cleveland Daily Banner
“They knew he cared about them and that's why they loved him as a physician.”
RELIGION Words of inspiration Murfreesboro physician T. Michael Helton said his former partner the late Dr. via DNJ.com
Reappraisal shows marked increase in property values
“The reappraisal is not anything to generate revenue. It's an equalization process”
Monroe County property owners have no doubt noticed those green, postcard-sized notices in the mail this week telling them their property value has increased. via Monroe County Advocate
Experts plan Conasauga River summit at Berry
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and The Nature Conservancy have planned a Conasauga Summit on March 19 -20 at Berry College. via Rome News - Tribune
1-2 inches snow possible Saturday
“Snowfall is possible during the weekend when hopefully the citizens will not have to travel”
By GREG KAYLOR Banner Staff Writer Published March 07, 2008 10:38 AM EDT The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for this region that includes Bradley and Polk counties. via Cleveland Daily Banner
UPDATED: East Tennessee counties under tornado watch
Counties across East Tennessee are reporting windy weather, as well as thunderstorms with hail and rain Tuesday afternoon. via WBIR-TV Knoxville
'Monologues' performance to benefit domestic violence shelter
The one-night benefit performance of the "The Vagina Monologues" will be held Saturday in the James K. Polk Theater of the Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville. via DNJ.com
Polk County Joins Georgia Border War
This resolution dealing with the Georgia Annexation plane was passed by the Polk County Commission. via WTVC Chattanooga
Presidents' Day at the Presidents' homes
Live at Five hit the road on Presidents' Day, visiting the homes of Andrew Jackson, Andrew Johnson, and James Polk--all in Tennessee! To find out more about President Andrew Jackson, click the first video icon. via WBIR-TV Knoxville
Balloting Underway for Super Tuesday
Balloting Underway for Super Tuesday Submitted by Larry Mack on February 5, 2008 - 12:42pm. The much anticipated Super Tuesday Presidential Primaries got underway this morning in 24 states including Tennessee, ... via WDEF-TV Chattanooga
“To me it's about people. It's not about land, it's not about the charter.”
Submitted by Kristen Johnson on January 29, 2008 - 10:34pm. The controversial issue of a homeless complex heats up in Chattanooga. via WDEF-TV Chattanooga
“There are some places that are secluded and I think that will add to the safety factor for the people that use the track.”
Hoping to give some of a massive budget surplus back to the public last year, Tennessee lawmakers created a fund for education, community, culture, and public safety groups to tap into.A Many applied, few ... via WDEF-TV Chattanooga
Partyline: Charity Circle spreads cheer and funds around town
This week in Partyline we continue with a look back at holiday events. And probably one of the most popular events of the seasons is actually a series of happenings. via DNJ.com