East Tennessee News

Tennessee Man Receives Over 23 Years for Drug, Gun Charges

Michael Wayne Bentley was sentenced for methamphetamine distribution and firearm offenses.

Kingsport Man Receives Life Sentence for Fentanyl Distribution

A Kingsport man was sentenced to life for distributing fentanyl, leading to a death.
DEA Hosts National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The DEA is hosting a nationwide prescription drug take back event on April 27th.
Warriors’ Path State Park Hosts Spring Day of Caring
Volunteers will gather for a cleanup at Warriors' Path State Park on April 27.
Weekly East Tennessee Road Construction Report for April 18-24
TDOT releases the weekly road construction report for East Tennessee.
East Tennessee Road Construction Alerts for Mid-April 2024
TDOT releases weekly report of road construction projects in East Tennessee.
Protomet Corporation Expands Manufacturing Presence in East Tennessee
Protomet Corporation will create 250 jobs and invest $25 million in Rockwood, Tennessee.
Kingsport Man Convicted of Firearm Charge in Federal Court
Eric Eugene Robinson, 55, of Kingsport, Tennessee, was convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Tennessee Man Receives 21-Year Sentence for Fatal Drug Distribution
Jonathan Bash was sentenced for distributing a lethal fentanyl analogue.
Upcoming Roadwork Affects Multiple East Tennessee Counties
East Tennessee counties face various road construction projects March 21-27, 2024.