Loudon News

Despite repeated appeals from the developer and assurances that air pollution would be a "nonissue," the Loudon Regional Planning Commission voted Wednesday to delay site plan approval for a Ready Mix Plant.

Despite continuing concerns about air pollution and several issues adding fuel to the fire for local residents, Loudon County may lose one or both air quality monitors soon.

Loudon County is already struggling to meet the EPA's air quality standards. However, some fear a plan by the state Department of Environment and Conservation may make cleaning the air even more difficult.

The special called meeting of the Loudon County Board of Education held Thursday to increase the system's capital budget request took an unexpected turn when school officials told the board more funds would be ...

John L. Keppel, 88 of 300 Willington Place Loudon, TN. Died Thursday, June 26, 2008 at Parkwest Hospital, Knoxville, TN.

The city faces some choppy waters in its plan to have a private developer build and operate an upscale marina, an experienced marina operator said.

Fireworks, drugs and alcohol are as prudent to mix as cars and . . . well, drugs and alcohol - except the latter's just not as fun and involves more city personnel.

A group called "Citizens for a Better Loudon County" is hoping to get a liquor sales referendum on the November ballot.

Members of the Loudon County Commission's Budget Committee are awaiting more information before deciding how to close a financial gap between what the county's school board is asking for in the coming fiscal ...

Some East Tennessee emergency crews were busy late Thrusday night and early Friday morning trying to save two children from drowning, but one ended up dying while the other survived.

At Monday evening's county commission workshop, Loudon County Mayor Doyle Arp announced he is forming a committee to study the amount county employees pay for their health insurance.

But choosing a destination that's going to entertain you after you lower the kickstand can be just as important as the journey itself.

Explorer scouts found the body of a woman under a bridge Monday night, just 100 yards from the Loudon police station, authorities said.

Posted By: Jake Jost 56 mins ago Severe weather is moved across East Tennessee in the late hours of Monday, with strong storms now dodging much of Knox County, battering Anderson and Campbell counties.

Police in Loudon said a body found by Boy Scouts was that of a local woman who fell to her death from a bridge.

There is still time to register to vote in the upcoming August election. The state primary and county general elections will be held Aug.

Loudon County Commissioners postponed votes on the county budget, a property tax increase and county employee insurance contributions at Monday night's meeting.

Drivers in Loudon County could be paying the highest wheel tax in East Tennessee if voters pass a referendum in August.

The Loudon County Commission voted unanimously Monday night to put a $50 wheel tax initiative on the August ballot.

Tire blaze prompts state investigation State environmental officials are investigating after someone set fire to piles of chipped auto tires in North Knoxville.