# East tennessee
East Tennessee Constables Association Pays Tribute to Late Sheriff Eddie Tester
JOHNSON COUNTY, Tenn. - The remarkable career and enduring contributions of the late Johnson County Sheriff Eddie Tester, who died suddenly on August 11 from a heart attack, have left an indelible mark on the community. As the East Tennessee Constables Association recently underscored, Sheriff Tester's dedication and selfless commitment to the residents of Johnson County were unparalleled.
Unmasking Tennessee's Silent Epidemic: Human Trafficking
With its picturesque landscapes and rich cultural heritage, Upper East Tennessee grapples with a grim and less-publicized challenge - human trafficking. While Sullivan, Hawkins, Cocke, and Greene counties find themselves vulnerable, understanding the broader context is essential in addressing this menace.
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Kingsport Tax Rates Hold Steady as Property Taxes Rise in East Tennessee
KINGSPORT, Tenn. - In a contrast of fiscal policies across East Tennessee, the Greeneville City Council, Johnson City Commission, and Elizabethton City Council have all recently announced significant property tax hikes, while Kingsport has managed to resist such changes for the coming fiscal year.
East Tennessee Hike - Alum Cave Bluff Trail Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The Alum Cave Trail (also referred to as Alum Cave Bluff Trail) is an American hiking trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in Sevier County, Tennessee. The trail ascends Mount Le Conte, the sixth highest mountain east of the Mississippi River, and passes by many notable landmarks, such as Arch Rock, Inspiration Point, the Duckhawk Peaks, and Cliff Top, before merging with Rainbow Falls Trail near the summit.
East Tennessee Hike - Tennessee River East Lake Shore Trail
With Spring just around the corner, it's going to be beautiful outside and one of the best trails to take your furry friend on along with you is the East Lake Shore Trail. There are many access points along the Tennessee River but we went out of the Coytee Loop Branch Trailhead.