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Evensville man charged in Dayton death

Thursday, July 24, 2008

DAYTON, Tenn. — An Evensville man has been charged in connection with the death of a Dayton man early this morning, authorities said.

Tennessee: Economy pinches large developments

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Home sales have slowed and new building has been almost nonexistent at large developments in Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia, builders and developers said.

Spring City officials choose not to appeal lawsuit

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

SPRING CITY, Tenn. — Spring City Mayor Mary Sue Garrison said today that city officials have decided not to appeal a lawsuit brought against the city by a former commissioner.

Tennessee: Rural leaders shuffle list of road projects for TDOT study

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

An executive committee of rural transportation officials ignored a priority list set by a subcommittee and ranked improving state Route 30 as their No. 1 priority for a state study, officials said Tuesday.

Southeast Tennessee: Storms blowing through area

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing quarter size hail and 60 mph winds are blowing through Southeast Tennessee and a severe thunderstorm watch is in affect until 8 p.m., the National Weather Service said.

Tennessee: 2 challenge incumbent for Spring City mayor

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Two write-in candidates are challenging incumbent Mary Sue Garrison for the mayor’s chair in the Aug. 7 election.

Dayton seeks downtown vision

Monday, July 21, 2008

DAYTON, Tenn. — The chairman of Main Street Dayton said last week an architect has been hired to create a vision for the city’s downtown.

Spring City Commission considers appeal after judge rules in favor of Jeff Rhear

Saturday, July 19, 2008

SPRING CITY, Tenn. — Mayor Mary Sue Garrison says town leaders will meet early next week to decide whether to appeal a judge’s ruling that Jeff “Bimbo” Rhear has to be placed back on the town’s commission.

Dayton: Condensed show propels Scopes Festival this year

Friday, July 18, 2008

DAYTON, Tenn. — A scaled-down version of the annual Scopes trial re-enactment kicks off at the Rhea County Courthouse tonight with a movie and a two-man show.

Chattanooga: Regional suppliers will feel ripples from VW's impact

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Several auto suppliers in Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia already have connections with Volkswagen AG and could be gunning for additional business as the company locates an auto assembly plant in Chattanooga, industry experts said.