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The Rees-Hawley House, which sits on a hill overlooking downtown Jonesborough, got another distinction Friday afternoon from the Katherine Marbury Scott Chapter of the National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century.
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Jonesborough

Historic Jonesborough home receives special distinction

For the past 289 years, the Rees-Hawley House has been perched on a hill overlooking Jonesborough and remains one of the longest-standing structures in Tennessee’s oldest town.

Jul 20, 2018 at 8:52 PM
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10 Things to Do

10 Out and About Things To Do

 

Jul 20, 2018 at 11:35 AM
Two years and a lot of elbow grease later, the Coxes have reopened the former Buffalo Mountain campsite to host special events like weddings and family reunions at Allison Lodge.
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Buffalo Mountain

See the transformed Buffalo Mountain campsite for yourself: New owners plan open house next month

It’s taken two years and a lot of elbow grease, but parts of the former Buffalo Mountain campsite are up and running and ready for action.

And next month, you can see the changes for yourself at an open house planned for Aug. 4 from 4-7 p.m.

Jul 17, 2018 at 8:50 PM
Oliver gives Erin Farris, co-founder of The Pit Crew, a kiss. Oliver will have his own kissing booth at The Willow Tree this Saturday for the first annual Pits, Brews & Tunes fundraiser, which will benefit the Washington County Animal Shelter.
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Washington County Animal Shelter

Grab a pint, listen to some tunes and donate to the animal shelter this weekend with "Pits, Brews & Tunes"

The shelter is coordinating with a new local organization called The Pit Crew at The Willow Tree Coffeehouse and Music Room this Saturday from 4 to 10 p.m. “Pits, Brews & Tunes” will feature family-friendly activities from 4-6 p.m. which will include a silent auction, pit bull education and dog safety information, kids’ activities and, of course, a kissing booth featuring Oliver.

Updated Jul 16, 2018 at 8:23 PM
World-renowned glassmith Simone Crestani hangs a custom chandelier fitted with 34 individual glass trees in his former student, Connie Hamilton's, home. All in all, the chandelier took Crestani about three weeks to create.
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glass blowing

His mission is crystal clear: passing his craft on to others

BLUFF CITY — The Hamilton home is surrounded by trees.

Jul 14, 2018 at 11:44 PM
Christopher Brown. Mug shot from a previous arrest.
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Johnson City Police

Man in I-26 standoff jailed on robbery charges, officials say

A man who was involved in a three-hour standoff with police on Interstate 26 Friday night has been jailed and charged for robbing two businesses in Piney Flats earlier that day, according to officials.

Jul 14, 2018 at 7:26 PM
Friends Pete Miljevic, left, and Tyler Bidwell, right, are a little more than 500 miles into their journey across the country that started on the coast of Maryland and will end in Long Beach, California.
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Christopher Reeve

Friends would walk 500 miles ... again and again, to help others

Pete Miljevic and Tyler Bidwell wanted to make a difference.

Updated Jul 13, 2018 at 9:41 AM
Dancers compete in front of the Sunday crowd during the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games.
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Grandfather Mountain

63rd Highland Games launches in Grandfather Mountain this weekend

Thousands from across the country will trek to Grandfather Mountain this weekend for the 63rd year of ancient Celtic traditions.

Jul 8, 2018 at 8:19 PM
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Randy Boyd

Dog parks grants awarded to Jonesborough, Erwin

Erwin and Jonesborough are among 15 East Tennessee communities that will receive a $25,000 grant to build a dog park.

Jul 5, 2018 at 8:17 PM
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Local entertainment

In the spotlight: Art and acting spices up the weekend

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Jul 5, 2018 at 9:15 AM
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