Washington County gun builder and craftsman Donald Davison hunts for the meat he brings to the table — and he does it with guns he crafted himself.
Davison makes buffalo rifles, muzzleloaders and powder horns and each piece he makes is a functioning work of art.
Davison enjoyed the 32 years he worked at Eastman Chemical in Kingsport, but when he retired, he decided to do all he things he never had time to do before. More...
One downtown merchant is considering forming a Merchants Association to help promote businesses in Jonesborough and to remind the community that “it’s small businesses that suffer the most” when the economy takes a hit.
Diane Rowenhorst, owner of Bone Ami Pet Boutique in downtown Jonesborough, said times have been rough for small business owners and pooling resources could help to bring in more business.
“Some businesses are struggling severely,” Rowenhorst said. “An association would serve to remind people that we are here in downtown.” More...
Updated December 31, 1969 07:00:00 PM
Vigil to honor domestic violence victims set for March 13
Safe Passage Domestic Violence Shelter will hold its second annual Candles In the Night candlelight vigil to honor domestic violence victims and survivors.
The vigil will be held Saturday, March 13 at Freedom Hall Civic Center, in Johnson City, beginning at 5 p.m.
The candlelight vigil is designed to honor victims and survivors of domestic violence. The event will feature a legislative update with State Rep. Matthew Hill on new anti-domestic violence legislation currently on the floor of the Tennessee General Assembly. More...
Updated December 31, 1969 07:00:00 PM
EDB receives state award
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The Johnson City/Jonesborough/Washington County Economic Development Board received a Level II Award from the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence at the 2010 Excellence in Tennessee Awards Banquet in Franklin.
The local agency is one of only two similar agencies in Tennessee to ever achieve this award.
Through a methodology based on the Baldrige National Quality Program, organizations receive detailed training and mentoring to improve their processes and work products. More...
Updated December 31, 1969 07:00:00 PM
Grandy to seek commission seat
Joe Grandy, of Jonesborough, announced his intention to seek a 6th District County Commission seat in the upcoming election.
Joe is the president and general manager of Ferguson Supply and has been with the company for 34 years.
“I have worked with dozens of budgets in the business sector and in the not-for-profit sector alike,” Grandy said. “I am a fiscal conservative and strongly opposed to tax increases, and if elected, I pledge sound and responsible budget management.” More...
