Community Calendar

Sunday, August 19, 2018
Monday, August 20, 2018
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
  • The Greeneville Historic Zoning Commission will meet today at 8:30 AM in the Greeneville Town Hall boardroom.
  • The Greene County 911 Board of Directors will hold a called meeting today at 9:00 AM at the 911 office at 111 Union Street to discuss quotes for the retaining wall.
  • The County Clerk Vehicle Registration Mobile Service will be in Mosheim today from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the town hall. Please direct all questions about this service to the County Clerk's Office at 798-1708 or 798-1775 and ask for Lori Bryant.
  • The Greeneville Housing Authority Board will meet today at noon in the General Morgan Inn conference room.
  • Marsh Regional Blood Center will have a blood drive today at Takoma Regional Hospital from noon to 6:00 PM.
  • The Greeneville Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet today at 4:00 PM in the G. Thomas Love Boardroom at Greeneville Light & Power.
  • Chuckey Elementary will have the Back to School Picnic today at 5:00 PM. There will be an open house from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM and a picnic supper with inflatables and a Creamy Cup ice cream fundraiser from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. 20 percent of proceeds will go to the school. Bring a lawn chair. The Save the Children booth will give visitors a free game or book.
  • Walters State Community College Advanced Manufacturing & Welding Building in Greeneville will have Welding Level 1, Stick Welding today through Tuesday, September 4, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Cost is $274. For more information, contact Amanda Hill at Amanda.Hill@ws.edu or 798-7946.
  • Auditions for the the senior cast, ninth grade through adult, will be held continuing today at 6:00 PM at the Annie Hogan Byrd Theatre on the Tusculum University campus for "Tarzan", the stage musical. Registration begins at 5:30 PM. For information about auditions or other Arts Outreach programming, please call 798-1620 or visit art.tusculum.edu.
  • The Greene County Democratic Party will meet today at 6:00 PM at the party headquarters at 431 East Bernard Avenue.
  • The Shed Food Truck Park & Entertainment Venue will have "A Night with The Scott Family" today from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. This is a free concert. Bring lawn chairs.
  • School of Morton will be at North Greene High School today from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM for live pro wrestling
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
  • Business Networking International Greene Team will meet today at 8:00 AM in the Econo Lodge meeting room. This week’s program is Micah Dearstone from Complete Comfort Heating and Cooling and Ken Brown from Advanced Cleaning and Restoration. If you have questions or are interested in attending, please contact Brandon Allen at 972-7766. For more information, go to bni.com.
  • The Greene County UT Extension Office will have Good Agricultural Practices Training today from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at 204 North Cutler Street, Suite 105. This is free, and lunch is provided. Must already have registered.
  • The County Clerk Vehicle Registration Mobile Service will be in Tusculum today from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the town hall. Please direct all questions about this service to the County Clerk's Office at 798-1708 or 798-1775 and ask for Lori Bryant.
  • David Crockett Birthplace State Park will have a musket firing demonstration today at the Crockett Homestead at 11:00 AM.
  • Greene County Schools will have early dismissal today at noon. A teacher workday will follow. Buses will run and ESP will be open.
  • Auditions for the junior cast, third grade through eighth grade, will be held today at 4:00 PM at the Annie Hogan Byrd Theatre on the Tusculum University campus for "Tarzan", the stage musical. Registration begins at 3:15 PM. For information about auditions or other Arts Outreach programming, please call 798-1620 or visit art.tusculum.edu.
  • The Greeneville Municipal Airport Authority will hold their regular meeting today at 4:00 PM in the boardroom at Greeneville Town Hall.
  • The Elivers will sing at Plaza Towers today at 6:00 PM. Everyone is welcome.
  • Greeneville Awakening will have a Church Outreach Night today at 7:00 PM. The tent revival is located at 1005 Quaker Knob Road in Chuckey. Everyone is welcome.
  • A low-cost spay and neuter clinic will be held today at Beamer's Floors N More on West Andrew Johnson Highway. For more information, call 823-0826.
Thursday, August 23, 2018
  • The County Clerk Vehicle Registration Mobile Service will be in Baileyton today from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the town hall. Please direct all questions about this service to the County Clerk's Office at 798-1708 or 798-1775 and ask for Lori Bryant.
  • The Kiwanis Club of Greeneville will hold their weekly meeting today at Trinity United Methodist Church at noon. Their program this week will be Sharon Dawson, McDonald Leap Program. If you have questions about the club or event information, contact Delora Bibb at 559-930-8930 or Brian Click at 470-1566.
  • Greeneville Middle School football will play Ross Robinson in a home game today. The game will start between 5:30 PM and 6:00 PM. JV will play afterwards.
  • The Greene County Schools Board of Education will meet today at 5:30 PM in the James W. Parham Central Office boardroom.
  • Mike Mack will preach today at 7:00 PM at Plaza Towers.
  • The Mosheim Ruritan Club will host the Zone 5 meeting today at 7:00 PM. The meal will be at 8:00 PM. Everyone is welcome.
  • The Greene County UT Extension will have the GROWing Great Gardens class continuing Thursday, August 30, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. The class will be on Cleaning Up, Cover Crops, and Harvest/Storage Ideas. Today is the last day to register at www.bsmga.com. Cost is $10 per class.
Friday, August 24, 2018
  • Creamy Cup in Tusculum will have a donation drive for the Greene County Humane Society through today. Customers can bring donations during hours of operation from 6:00 AM until 8:00 PM. In exchange for donations, customers will receive 10 percent off their order and a goodie bag containing coupons and items donated by local vet offices.
  • The County Clerk Vehicle Registration Mobile Service will be in the Camp Creek Ruritan Memorial Park Pavilion today from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Please direct all questions about this service to the County Clerk's Office at 798-1708 or 798-1775 and ask for Lori Bryant.
  • Greeneville High School Class of 1952 will hold a reunion today at noon at The Harvest Restaurant on West Andrew Johnson Highway.
  • MEDIC Regional Blood Center will have a blood drive today at Food City, located at 905 Snapps Ferry Road, from noon to 6:00 PM. All donors receive a free t-shirt, coupons for a free ice cream from Dairy Queen and a free Texas Roadhouse appetizer.
  • Pickin' at the Doak's will take place at the Doak House Museum today at 6:00 PM. This is free. Free house tours on request.
  • Baileyton Lodge #520 will have an entered Apprentice Degree presented today at 7:00 PM at the lodge at 365 Brunner Street.
  • The Greeneville Reds will play Johnson City in a home game today at 7:00 PM.
  • David Crockett Birthplace State Park will have a Lantern Light Hike today from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Lanterns will be provided. Bring water. Cost is $5.00. Register at tnstateparks.com.
  • Greeneville High football will play Morristown West in a home game today at 7:30 PM.
  • The Chuckey-Doak High School Class of 1988 will meet and attend the homecoming game at CDHS on Friday, September 14. On Saturday, September 15, they will meet at the Old Oak Taproom in Tusculum. A headcount is needed by today on who will attend both nights. RSVP to Linda Malone Vaughan at 434-470-6692.
  • The three-day, archery-only antlered deer hunt is today through Sunday, August 26.
  • The Greene County UT Extension Office will have a Flavored Vinegars Workshop Wednesday, August 29, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The office is located at 204 North Cutler Street, Suite 105. Cost is $5.00. Participants have option of making an herb or fruit flavored vinegar. RSVP by today at the office or by calling 798-1710 or by emailing lweston@utk.edu.
  • The Greene County Partnership will hold "Workplace Wellness & You" Thursday, August 30, at 11:45 AM at the Round Table Conference Center. This is part of the Lunch & Learn series. Learn how to incorporate workplace wellness into your business. Boxed lunch will be provided. Cost is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. RSVP by today at 638-4111 or chamber@greenecop.com.
Saturday, August 25, 2018
  • Harmon's Valley United Methodist Church at 10410 Blue Springs Parkway will have a fundraiser yard sale today beginning at 7:00 AM. Crafters and vendors are also welcome to set up free of charge. Breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase. For more information, contact Becky Miller at 329-6646.
  • Link Hills Country Club will have the 2018 Farm Bureau 4 Ball Championship today and Sunday, August 26. It begins at 8:00 AM today. Cost is $100 per person. Call 639-2961 to sign up.
  • There will be a six mile, moderate loop hike around the lake at Hungry Mother State Park in Marion, VA, which is a two hour drive from Greeneville, today. Lunch at Park Restaurant halfway through the hike. $4.00 per vehicle parking fee. Meet at Food City on Andrew Johnson Highway at 8:00 AM. For more information, call Mike Church at 213-9203.
  • Tate Chapel & Pruitt Hill United Methodist Men will have their monthly Prayer Breakfast today at 8:00 AM in the fellowship hall of Tate Chapel UM Church. Cost is by donation and everyone is welcome.
  • The Teacher Supply Depot will be open today from 9:00 AM to noon at Laughlin Memorial Hospital. This is a free store that provides school supplies to teachers of Greene County and Greeneville City Schools. For more information or to donate, call Dana Wilds at 638-4111.
  • The Doak House Museum will have a corn husk doll class today from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Cost is $5.00, with one child under 12 free with adult. All materials are included. Must RSVP by emailing dboyd@tusculum.edu or calling 636-8554.
  • Healthier Tennessee will have a walk at Tusculum University today at 10:00 AM.
  • Operation Christmas Child will have a countdown event today from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM at Grace Fellowship Church at One Fellowship Point in Kingsport. Hermann Finch, who was raised in Zimbabwe and was helped by the program, will be speaking. The public is welcome to attend and refreshments will be served.
  • The Poker Run motorcycle ride is today to benefit Chip & Leisa Evans, who were in a motocycle accident. Registration is at 10:00 AM at BoRoonies. Kickstands go up at 11:00 AM. There will be food, an auction and a band at the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Telford after the ride. To donate to the auction, call Tank at 525-1292 or Robin at 257-4674.
  • David Crockett Birthplace State Park will have a Storybook Trail Hike today at 10:00 AM. This includes a hike and story for children. Games and activities follow.
  • The 16th Annual Snuff Ridge, Tiger Town and Friends Reunion will be held today from noon until 4:00 PM at Towering Oaks Baptist Church on East Church Street. The doors will open at 11:00 AM. There will be a covered dish meal and homemade ice cream. Anyone who grew up in those communities is welcome to attend.
  • All descendants of James Thomas Purgason and William Simpson Purgason are invited to attend a family reunion held today at Brown Springs Baptist Church Family Life Center in Mosheim. Lunch is being catered and will be served at noon. The cost of each meal will be $14. Fellowship and reunion will follow the meal. For more information, call Ann Purgason Price at 422-4747.
  • West Greene Fellowship of Christian Athletes Family Fun Day is today from noon to 3:00 PM in the gym. There will be games, skits, praise bands, and a speaker. Hot dogs, chips, drinks, and desserts will be for sale with proceeds going toward the West Greene FCA. A donation will be taken for a West Greene student, Isaac Long, who is battling cancer.
  • The Greene County Horse Club will have a show today at the Greene County Fairgrounds. Gates open at 3:00 PM, show begins at 5:00 PM. Today is the Benefit Show.
  • A spaghetti dinner fundraiser for Alexis Landers will be held today from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Burnett's Chapel Church on White Sands Road. 10-year-old Alexis, a student at Camp Creek Elementary School, will be having a heart procedure at Vanderbilt in September.
  • Stone Dam United Methodist Church will have a homemade ice cream supper today from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the church pavilion. Hamburgers and hot dogs with all the fixings and several flavors of ice cream will be served.
  • McDonald Volunteer Fire Department will have gospel singing today at Fairview Baptist Church. Cost is by donation. Blessings of Grace will sing at 5:00 PM, Mt. Grace at 5:25 PM, Voices of Praise at 5:50 PM, Beulah Trio at 6:15 PM, and Mitchell & Brittaney Bible at 6:45 PM. Cake auction will end at 7:00 PM. Refreshments will be available. Bring a lawn chair.
  • The Brothers will sing today at 7:00 PM at Plaza Towers.
  • The Capitol Theatre will show The Princess Bride today at 7:00 PM as part of the Classics at the Capitol series. Cost is $5.00.
Sunday, August 26, 2018
  • Victory Church of God will observe Homecoming today during the morning worship service at 10:30 AM. Strings of Faith will be singing and a covered dish lunch will follow the service. There will be no evening service. Host Pastor Jim Fillers invites everyone to come.
  • The Baileyton Lodge #530 will have a ham dinner today with all the fixings from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The cost for adults is $8.00, children ages 12 to 6 is $5.00, and children 5 and under are free.
  • There will be a three mile, easy to moderate hike to Sutton Ridge Overlook in the Cosby section of the Smokies today. Beautiful views of Greene County from the Black Stack Cliffs. Meet at the Asheville Highway Hardee's at 1:30 PM. For more information, call Jeannine Horton at 639-5917.
  • The Dogwood Park Concert Series features Abel Brown and the Matt Hurd Project today at 5:00 PM. It is free. Attendees are encouraged to bring at blanket or lawn chair. Gates open at 4:00 PM.
  • The Greeneville Reds will play Johnson City in a home game today at 5:00 PM.
  • The three-day, archery-only antlered deer hunt ends today.
Monday, August 27, 2018
  • Tusculum Boulevard from Main Street to College Street will be closed from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM today through Thursday, August 30, and Friday, August 31, from 8:00 AM to noon. Grading, storm drain installation, utility installation, and sidewalk work will be performed. Main Street from Tusculum Boulevard to Church Street will also be closed during this time.
  • The Greeneville Light & Power Board of Directors will meet today at 9:00 AM in the back boardroom.
  • The Greeneville Reds will play Princeton today through Wednesday, August 29, in home games at 7:00 PM nightly.
  • The Tusculum Board of Mayor & Commissioners will meet today at 7:00 PM at Tusculum City Hall.
  • Flag Branch Community Center quarterly meeting for today has been canceled and rescheduled for Monday, September 17. For further information, call 972-3013.
  • Classes begin at Walters State Community College today.
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
  • Tusculum Boulevard from Main Street to College Street will continue to be closed from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM today through Thursday, August 30, and Friday, August 31, from 8:00 AM to noon. Grading, storm drain installation, utility installation, and sidewalk work will be performed. Main Street from Tusculum Boulevard to Church Street will also be closed during this time.
  • Walters State Community College Greeneville/Greene County campus will have a Microsoft Excel 1 class today from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Learn the basics of this popular software, including formatting, formulas, page layout and shortcuts. The cost is $150. For more information, contact Amanda Hill at Amanda.Hill@ws.edu or 798-7946.
  • Walters State Community College Advanced Manufacturing & Welding Building in Greeneville will have TOSHA 10-Hour Safety Training today and Wednesday, August 29, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Improve safety at your workplace or increase your value as an entry- level worker. The fee is $199. For more information, contact Amanda Hill at Amanda.Hill@ws.edu or 798-7946.
  • The Greeneville City School Board will meet today at 6:00 PM at the Kathyrn W. Leonard Central Office.
  • The Shed Food Truck Park & Entertainment Venue will have Kids Our Age Band perform today from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. This is a free event. Bring a lawn chair.
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
  • Tusculum Boulevard from Main Street to College Street will continue to be closed from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM today through Thursday, August 30, and Friday, August 31, from 8:00 AM to noon. Grading, storm drain installation, utility installation, and sidewalk work will be performed. Main Street from Tusculum Boulevard to Church Street will also be closed during this time.
  • The Greene County Insurance Committee will meet today at 8:30 AM in the Greene County Courthouse Annex conference room.
  • The Greeneville Water Commission will meet today at 8:30 AM in the upstairs conference room.
  • David Crockett Birthplace State Park will have a musket firing demonstration today at the Crockett Homestead at 11:00 AM.
  • The Greene County Partnership will have a Lunch and Learn today at 11:45 AM at the Round Table conference room. The subject is "Workplace Wellness & You". The presenter will be Jessica Barnett. A boxed lunch will be provided. Cost is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. RSVP at chamber@greenecop.com.
  • The Greene County UT Extension Office will have a Flavored Vinegars Workshop today from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The office is located at 204 North Cutler Street, Suite 105. Must have already registered.
Thursday, August 30, 2018
  • Tusculum Boulevard from Main Street to College Street will continue to be closed from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM today through Thursday, August 30, and Friday, August 31, from 8:00 AM to noon. Grading, storm drain installation, utility installation, and sidewalk work will be performed. Main Street from Tusculum Boulevard to Church Street will also be closed during this time.
  • The Greene County Partnership Agribusiness Committee will meet today at 9:00 AM in the GCP boardroom.
  • The Greene County Partnership will hold "Workplace Wellness & You" today at 11:45 AM at the Round Table Conference Center. This is part of the Lunch & Learn series. Learn how to incorporate workplace wellness into your business. Boxed lunch will be provided. Cost is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. RSVP at 638-4111 or chamber@greenecop.com.
  • The Greene County UT Extension will have the GROWing Great Gardens class continuing today from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. The class will be on Cover Crops. Cost is $10. Register at bsmga.com.
  • The Greeneville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1990 wishes to remind all members that their meetings are held the last Thursday of every month at 6:30 PM. Location of meetings is at the VFW Post. Address is 70 Harlan Street. Please join them today to help all our veterans of the community.
  • Wayne Gilliand will preach at 7:00 PM today at Plaza Towers.
  • Tusculum University football will play North Greenville in a home game today at 7:00 PM. Coverage will be on 99.5 FM WSMG and jewel955.com.
Friday, August 31, 2018
  • Tusculum Boulevard from Main Street to College Street will be closed from 8:00 AM to noon today. Grading, storm drain installation, utility installation, and sidewalk work will be performed. Main Street from Tusculum Boulevard to Church Street will also be closed.
  • Tusculum University will host the Volleyball South Atlantic Conference Regional Crossover today and Saturday, September 1. Mars Hill will play Chowan at noon, Emmanuel at 2:00 PM. Tusculum will play Chowan at 4:00 PM, Emmanuel at 6:00 PM.
  • Tusculum University women's soccer will play Nova Southeastern as part of the Pioneer Classic at Tusculum today at 5:00 PM.
  • Greeneville High football will play Union County today in an away game at 7:30 PM.
  • Tusculum University men's soccer will play Emmanuel in a home game today at 7:30 PM.
  • Greeneville City Schools will have a Professional Learning Day today for teachers and staff.
  • An exhibition of paintings by Clem Allison will be in the Mason House Gallery at the General Morgan Inn through today.
Saturday, September 1, 2018
  • Tusculum University will host the Volleyball South Atlantic Conference Regional Crossover continuing today. Mars Hill will play Belmont Abbey at noon, King at 4:00 PM. Tusculum will play Belmont Abbey at 2:00 PM, King at 6:00 PM.
  • Canada goose season begins today and runs through Sunday, September 16. Daily bag is 5.
  • The Greene County Clerk's Office is closed today in honor of Labor Day.
  • The first segment of mourning dove season opens at noon today and ends Friday, September 28. Daily bag is 15.

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