Unicoi County Commission opposes proposed connector trail
By Richard Rourk
The Unicoi County Commission made it clear that they would not support any proposed plans for a …
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Gentry Stadium bids higher than expected
By Richard Rourk
The Unicoi County Board of Education moved one step closer to beginning renovations at Gentry Stadium last …
County officials OK completed jail annex fence project
By Richard Rourk
Unicoi County officials can mark another project off of their checklist.
The Unicoi County Building and Grounds …
Fast Pace Urgent Care Clinic opens in Erwin
By Richard Rourk
Fast Pace Urgent Care officially opened for business at 1112 North Main Avenue, in Erwin, on Saturday …
Town of Unicoi hosts 25th anniversary party
By Richard Rourk
More than 200 residents came out to celebrate the Town of Unicoi’s 25th Anniversary as a town …
Agriculture commissioner visits Jones & Church Farms
By Richard Rourk
Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture Charlie Hatcher, D.V.M. toured Jones & Church Farms of Unicoi, on Sept. 25. …
United Way campaign sets $120K fundraising goal
By Richard Rourk
It’s kickoff time in Unicoi County.
Although football season is in full swing, a different kind of …
Board of Education OKs projects, recognizes Rock Creek as Reward School
By Richard Rourk
The Unicoi County Board of Education voted unanimously to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Unicoi …
Proposed plan will connect towns’ trails
By Richard Rourk
A proposed plan to build a multi-use trail through Unicoi County was introduced during a special called …
Tennessee Hills Mountain Melodies opens in October
By Richard Rourk
A music lover’s getaway is coming to Unicoi County.
Tennessee Hills Mountain Melodies, located at 3051 Unicoi …
New Wings & Strings event get approval
By Richard Rourk
The third time will hopefully be the charm for the band 49 Winchester, this according to the …
Tennessee’s first lady visits Rocky Fork
By Richard Rourk
Maria Lee, the first lady of Tennessee, was in Unicoi County on Monday, Sept. 9, to help …
Residents urged to complete 2020 census
By Richard Rourk
With just a few months remaining before the calendar turns to 2020, Town of Erwin officials are …
Unicoi County Commission balances budget without tax increase
By Richard Rourk
The Unicoi County Commission has avoided a tax increase for the 2019-20 budget year.
After a lively …
Erwin BMA passes 40-cent property tax increase
By Richard Rourk
Town of Erwin residents can officially expect a 40-cent property tax increase following a unanimous vote on …
Locals win first place at fiddlers’ convention
By Richard Rourk
A group of Unicoi County natives recently brought another bluegrass award home.
Troy Boone and Adam Larkey …
Elephant statues stolen from downtown Erwin, other vandalism occurs
By Richard Rourk
A recent string of vandalism has caught the attention of Town of Erwin officials.
According to Erwin …
County Commission passes first reading of budget with $337K shortfall
By Richard Rourk
The first reading of the 2019-20 Unicoi County budget passed by a vote of 6-3. The budget …
Erwin BMA approves budget on first reading with 40-cent tax increase
By Richard Rourk
Erwin’s 2019-20 budget of $7.4 million passed the first hurdle to being finalized.
During a meeting held …
Kessler chosen as new city recorder for Town of Unicoi
By Richard Rourk
The Town of Unicoi officially has a new city recorder.
During a special called meeting on Monday …