Community Calendar

Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Thursday, August 22, 2019
  • The Greene County Partnership Tourism Department will have a workshop today from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Kathyrn W. Leonard Administrative Office on marketing and social media. Cost is $49.99 a person, $40.00 for two to four people or $29.99 with five or more. Light morning refreshments and a full lunch will be served. Must have RSVP'd by Tuesday, August 20.
  • 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 Lori Bryant at 798- 1775.
  • Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee will have a food distribution at 9:30 AM today at the St. James Community Center.
  • Rural Resources, in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank, will be handing out produce and food today at the following: Greeneville Terrace - 10:00 AM; Greeneville Housing Authority on Simpson Street at the community room at 11:30 AM; and Friendship Baptist Church on Davis Street at 2:00 PM. You do not have to live in these neighborhoods to receive food.
  • The 20th annual Greeneville Exchange Club Golf Tournament is today at Link Hills Country Club. This is a four-person captain's choice (scramble). Lunch is from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM with a shotgun start at 1:00 PM. Cost is $75 per person, $300 per team with two mulligans and lunch included. Must have RSVP'd by Monday, August 19.
  • The Niswonger Campus of Walters State Community College, located in Greeneville, will be closed from noon to 1:30 PM today. This closure is needed so all employees can attend a required meeting.
  • The Greeneville Standard Review Board will meet today at 2:00 PM in the Greeneville Town Hall boardroom.
  • The Greeneville/Greene County Public Library will have Crafternoon today at 4:00 PM. Participants will transform old encyclopedias into decorated bird cage decor pieces. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $5.00 per person. Register at the library or by calling 638-5034.
  • The John M. Reed Center in Limestone will have a grand opening for the new Memory Care Community today from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM. There will be light refreshments, community tours and live music. For more information, call 470-2323.
  • The Capitol Theatre will show "The Goonies" today as part of Family Movie Night. Doors open at 5:00 PM, movie starts at 6:30 PM. Rated PG. Cost is $5.00.
  • The Greene County Schools Board of Education will meet today at 5:30 PM in the James W. Parham Central Office boardroom.
  • There will be a South Greene Future Farmers of America alumni meeting today at 6:30 PM in the ag shop.
  • Ashley Hess will perform at the Annie Hogan Byrd Theatre at Tusculum University today at 7:00 PM. She was on American Idol. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors 60 and older and $5.00 for kids 12 and younger. Free to TU faculty, staff and students. For tickets, call 798-1620 or email jhollowell@tusculum.edu.
  • Greeneville High football will play Knoxville Powell today in an away game at 7:30 PM. Coverage is at 7:00 PM on AM 1340/99.5 FM WGRV and Comcast channel 18 with Ron Metcalfe, Pat Crum and Randy Busler.
  • Mosheim Board of Mayor & Aldermen meet today at 7:00 PM at Mosheim Town Hall.
  • Dwayne Gilland will preach today at 7:00 PM at Plaza Towers.
  • The Mosheim Public Library is collecting new and gently-used books. There is a donation box in the lobby. There are also free bookmarks, sticker sheets, tattoos and coloring sheets for kids and selfie props for photos.
Friday, August 23, 2019
  • Workers United (Local 2408) will have their monthly meetings today at Greeneville Parks & Recreation at 7:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 4:00 PM.
  • 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 Lori Bryant at 798-1775.
  • The women of St. James Lutheran Church are having a yard sale at the St. James Community Center today and Saturday, August 24. Doors open at 9:00 AM today and at 8:00 AM on Saturday. Lunch is available as are baked goods for sale.
  • All women are invited to the Greeneville Christian Women's Luncheon today at noon at Greeneville Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Sauni Rinehart's topic will be "The Greatest Gift." The feature, "Looking Your Best," will be presented by Carolyn Bowers. Musicians will be Chris O'Dell and Phyllis Davis. For reservations, call Rebecca Solomon at 257-5514.
  • Pizza Inn fundraiser tickets will be sold for Cody's Day of Kindness, to celebrate the life of Cody Landers, today at Food City on Snapps Ferry Road beginning at 4:00 PM. For more information, contact 620-4911 or 465-0816.
  • The Greeneville High Class of 1954 will have their 65th class reunion today at 4:00 PM at Harvest Family Restaurant on West Andrew Johnson Highway. All members of the class are invited to attend.
  • The Capitol Theatre will show "Raiders of the Lost Ark" today as part of Date Night Classic. Doors open at 5:30 PM, movie begins at 7:00 PM. Rated PG. Cost is $5.00. The Shed Grub & Grill will be outside at 5:30 PM.
  • Pickin' at the Doak's is today at the Doak House Museum at 6:00 PM. Bring an instrument to this free event.
  • West Greene Class of 1999 twenty year reunion will be today at 6:00 PM at the school. BBQ will be provided at the reunion for $10 for adults and $6.00 for kids. Football game to follow. Please RSVP if you plan to attend by visiting the West Greene Class of 1999 Reunion Facebook Page.
  • South Greene High football will play Unicoi in a home game today at 7:30 PM. Coverage begins at 6:30 PM on AM 1340/99.5 FM WGRV, Comcast channel 18 and 103.1 FM WIKQ with Brian Stayton and Barry Carter.
  • West Greene High football will play Northview High in a home game today at 7:30 PM. Coverage begins at 6:30 PM on Jewel 95.5 FM WSMG with Cody Guinn and PJ Green.
  • 38 Special will perform at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center today at 7:30 PM. Tickets at npacgreeneville.com.
  • North Greene High will play Unaka in a football home game today. Kickoff is at 7:30 PM.
  • Tennessee's statewide three-day archery private lands only/antlered only deer season will be held today through Sunday, August 25. The annual bag limit for antlered deer is two, no more than one per day. Deer taken during this three-day hunt will count toward the bag limit.
  • Spaces are available at Glenwood Education Center for the annual Warrensburg Road yard sale on Saturday, September 7. Cost is $25 for one space and $35 for two. For more information or to rent a space, call 278-9160 today.
Saturday, August 24, 2019
  • A country breakfast hosted by Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church will be held today at the Glendale Community Center from 7:00 AM until 10:00 AM. Ham, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, eggs, muffins, fruit, drinks and coffee will be served. Cost is by donation.
  • Casi Full Gospel Church will have a yard sale today from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
  • The 2019 Farm Buerau 4 Ball Championship is today and Sunday, August 25, at Link Hills Country Club starting at 8:00 AM today. Sign up by calling 639-2961.
  • The Greeneville Hiking & Cycling Club will have a 3.5 mile, strenuous, in/out hike to Bailey Falls today. Be prepared to wade and climb. Stop at Margarette Falls for a moderate hike if you wish. Meet at the Food City on Andrew Johnson Highway at 8:00 AM or the trailhead at 8:30 AM. For more information, call Mike Jones at 639-3634.
  • Lace Up for Literacy, a 5K run/walk and 1-mile Fun Walk fundraiser, is set for today beginning at the Greeneville Reds stadium. The event will be a family-fun event for all ages, with games, concessions and activities running from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Online registration for the event is available on the Greene County Schools website at greenek12.org.
  • The women of St. James Lutheran Church are continuing a yard sale at the St. James Community Center today. Doors open at 8:00 AM. Lunch is available as are baked goods for sale.
  • 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. Cost is by donation and everyone is welcome.
  • The Morning After Show, broadcasting from Bojangles', is today at 8:15 AM on AM 1340 and 99.5 FM WGRV, Comcast channel 18, and wgrv.com. This is a discussion of Greeneville High football.
  • Greeneville High School Class of 1956 will have its 63rd reunion at 9:00 AM today at Ma & Pa’s Restaurant.
  • Coach to Coach with Doug Mathews and Dave McGinnis is today at 10:00 AM on 103.1 FM WIKQ. They will discuss University of Tennessee, Knoxville, football.
  • The Dickson-Williams Mansion will have a reenactment of General John Hunt Morgan's death today at 10:00 AM. Sarah Webster will give a history of the Dickson-Williams. Greene County Historian Tim Massey will provide a narration. Public is welcome, but must remain in the parking area.
  • The 17th Annual Snuff Ridge, Tiger Town and Friends Reunion will be held today from noon to 4:00 PM at Towering Oaks Baptist Church in the gym. Doors will be open from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Please bring a covered dish.
  • The Cutshall Family Reunion for the descendants of Decatur & Lavada Dixon Cutshall will be held today at the Veterans Memorial Park on Forest Street beginning at noon. Bring a well- filled basket to share.
  • There will be a hamburger and hot dog supper benefit for David Hughes today from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Union Temple Community Center. Hughes recently had a long hospital stay without insurance and loss of work. Music will be provided by Appalachian Trail and Lonesome Pine. All donations appreciated and auction items are needed.
  • Stone Dam United Methodist Church will have its annual homemade ice cream supper today from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the church pavilion. Cost is by donation. Everyone is invited.
  • Miss Tennessee, the former Miss Greene County, will be greeting and accepting guests today at the General Morgan Inn from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
  • The Good Neighbor Quartet will perform at the Roby Fitzgerald Senior Adult Center today at 5:00 PM.
  • The Greene County Democratic Party Annual August Fundraiser Old Fashion Rally on the River is today from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at 562 Stephen Brooks Road. Cost is $15, children 10 and under free. There will be hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, and non- alcoholic cold beverages. There will also be a team cornhole toss tournament, silent auction and talent show.
  • The Capitol Theatre will show "Jurassic Park" today. Doors open at 6:00 PM, movie begins at 7:00 PM. Rated PG-13. Tickets are $5.00.
  • The Brothers will sing today at 7:00 PM at Plaza Towers.
  • Brown Springs Baptist Church will have a clothing giveaway of their infant, children and teen closets today from 9:00 AM until 11:30 AM in the lower level of the educational building. For more information, call the church at 422-7794.
  • Today is Free Hunting Day in Tennessee, where residents are allowed to hunt without a license and WMA permit requirements. Hunter education requirements are not waived for Free Hunting Day.
  • Squirrel season begins today in Tennessee. Hunters are allowed to harvest up to 10 squirrels a day from today through Saturday, February 29, 2020 with each hunting day beginning a half-hour before sunrise and ending a half-hour after sunset.
Sunday, August 25, 2019
  • First Christian Church of Greeneville and Afton will start a new sermon series today, "Who are My People?," which is a six-week series. The series discusses what matters most in our deepest relationships. Service times are 9:00 AM and 10:45 AM at 1130 Temple Street and Chuckey-Doak High School.
  • Homecoming will be held today at Houston Memorial Church on Kelley Gap Road at 9:30 AM. Straight and Narrow will be singing and Reverend Eric Young will preach. A covered dish meal will follow the service. Host Pastor John Wallin invites everyone.
  • Baileyton Lodge #365 will have a ham dinner today from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The menu consists of ham, green beans, grilled potatoes, slaw, dessert, and a drink. The cost is $8.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 6 to 12, and free for those under 6. The lodge is located at 365 Bruner Street in Baileyton.
  • The Key Family Reunion will be held today at Hardin Park at the first pavilion on the left. Lunch will begin at noon. Bring a covered dish.
  • The Greeneville Hiking & Cycling Club will have a 4 mile, moderate, in/out hike at Horse Creek on Squibb Creek Trail to falls and back today. Meet at the Food City on Andrew Johnson Highway at 1:30 PM. For more information, call AJ Baines at 426 -6959.
  • The Union Temple Free Will Baptist Church youth will play and sing at Carpenter's Chapel Church in Mosheim today at 6:00 PM. Everyone is welcome.
  • Down Pour will be singing today at 6:00 PM at Mt. Bethel Free Will Baptist Church, located at 403 Mt. Bethel Road. Reverend Dwayne Steele invites everyone.
  • Psalms 51 will sing at New Jerusalem Free Will Baptist Church in the 6:00 PM service today. Everyone is welcome.
  • Sisters in Christ will be singing today in the 6:00 PM service at Piney Grove Free Will Baptist Church in the White Sands Community. Host Pastor Reverend Buford Metcalf and congregation invite everyone to attend.
  • Tennessee's statewide three-day archery private lands only/antlered only deer season ends today. The annual bag limit for antlered deer is two, no more than one per day. Deer taken during this three-day hunt will count toward the bag limit.
  • Dustin Cobble will sing and preach today at Calvary Baptist Church on Biddle Street. Host Pastor Paul Garritt invities everyone.
  • Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church will have a covered dish breakfast today at 9:15 AM. Sunday School classes will not meet. It will be Rally Day for teacher appreciation, teacher installation, and 3rd graders will receive Bibles.
  • Sunnyside Baptist Church will have a benefit singing today for Phil Hensley beginning at 10:00 AM. Special singers will be the Knight Family and the Hicks Family. Food and fellowship will follow. Host Pastor Tommy Melton invites everyone.
  • Victory Church of God will be having homecoming today. Morning worship will start at 10:30 AM. Threads of Faith will be singing and a covered dish meal will be held after the service. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Monday, August 26, 2019
  • Walters State Community College fall semester begins today.
  • The Greeneville Energy Authority Board of Directors will meet today at 9:00 AM in the Greeneville Light & Power back boardroom.
  • EMT classes begin today at the Walters State Community College Niswonger Campus in Greeneville and run on Mondays & Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
  • Chuckey-Doak High volleyball will play South Greene in a home game today. JV plays at 4:30 PM, varsity at 6:00 PM.
  • Tusculum View Elementary School will have a talent show today at 6:00 PM.
  • The Tusculum Board of Mayor and Commissioners will meet today at 7:00 PM at Tusculum City Hall.
  • Today is the application deadline to be placed on the September agenda for the Greene County Regional Planning Commission.
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
  • The Greene County Insurance Committee will meet today at 8:30 AM in the conference room at the Greene County Courthouse Annex.
  • The Greeneville Water Commission will meet today at 8:30 AM in the upstairs conference room.
  • Chuckey-Doak High volleyball will play Sullivan Central in a home game today. JV plays at 4:30 PM, varsity at 6:00 PM.
  • The Greene County UT Extension will have a Home Gardening class today from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. For tickets, go to bsmga.com.
  • The Blind and Visually Impaired Support Group will meet today at 6:00 PM at Trinity United Methodist Church.
  • The Greeneville City School Board will meet today at 6:00 PM in the Kathyrn W. Leonard Administrative Office.
  • The Mosheim Public Library is collecting new and gently-used books. There is a donation box in the lobby. There are also free bookmarks, sticker sheets, tattoos and coloring sheets for kids and selfie props for photos.
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
  • The Greene County Partnership Agribusiness meeting is today at 9:00 AM at the Partnership office.
  • Tusculum University will host a college fair today from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM in the Pioneer Arena. Representatives of more than 40 colleges and universities plus the military are expected to attend the college fair. For more information, call Laura Battel, campus visit coordinator, at 636-7300, ext. 5627.
  • The Elivers will sing at Plaza Towers today at 6:00 PM. Everyone is welcome.
  • The money is due today for the reunion of the South Greene High School Class of 1969 which will be held on Saturday, September 28, at Victory Church of God at 6:00 PM. For more information, contact Nancy at 470-6504.
Thursday, August 29, 2019
  • The Greene County Partnership Board will meet today at 9:00 AM at the Partnership. RSVP to 638-4111 or gcp@greenecop.com.
  • Chuckey-Doak High volleyball will play Heritage in a home game today. JV plays at 4:30 PM, varsity at 6:00 PM.
  • The Capitol Theatre will show "Hook" today as part of Family Movie Night. Doors open at 5:00 PM, movie starts at 6:30 PM. Rated PG. Cost is $5.00. Top Dog Hot Dog Man will be outside at 5:00 PM.
  • Greeneville Middle football will play Vance in a home game today at 5:30 PM.
  • Chuckey-Doak High football will be at Happy Valley today. Coverage begins at 7:00 PM on 103.1 FM WIKQ.
  • Harold Morelock will preach today at 7:00 PM at Plaza Towers.
Friday, August 30, 2019
  • The Capitol Theatre will show "The Wizard of Oz" today as part of Family Movie Night. Doors open at 5:30 PM, movie starts at 7:00 PM. Rated PG. Cost is $5.00.
  • South Greene High football will be at Cloudland today. Coverage begins at 7:00 PM on 103.1 FM WIKQ.
  • Greeneville High football will play Daniel Boone today in an away game at 7:30 PM. Coverage begins at 7:00 PM on AM 1340/99.5 FM WGRV and Comcast channel 18.
  • Today is a Professional Learning Day for Greeneville City Schools. There is no school for students. It is an Administrative Day for Greene County Schools. There is no school for students.
  • Vendor spots are available now for the Fall Fest at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church in Chuckey on Saturday, September 21. Spots need to be reserved by today. For more information, call 639-3480.
  • The Roby Fitzgerald Senior Adult Center Advisory Board is seeking applications from those who are interested in serving as a member. The deadline to apply is today. Applications are available at Greeneville Town Hall or at the Town’s website, greenevilletn.gov. For more information, visit Town Hall or call 639-7105.
Saturday, August 31, 2019
  • The Doak House Museum will have Corn Husk Doll Crafting today from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Drop in at anytime to make a doll. $5.00 suggested donation. There will also be free house tours during this time.
  • The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will play against Georgia State in football today. Coverage begins at 2:00 PM on AM 1340/99.5 FM WGRV, Comcast channel 18 and 103.1 FM WIKQ.
  • The Miller Family will sing today at 7:00 PM at Plaza Towers.
  • The Greene County Clerk's office is closed today in observance of Labor Day.
  • Today is the last day to apply to get financial assistance from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture to become Good Agricultural Practices certified. The application is at tn.gov/agriculture.
  • Mt. Tabor UM Church will have an Hot Dog and Ice Cream Social today from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Everyone is welcome.
Sunday, September 1, 2019
  • First Christian Church of Greeneville and Afton will have new service times starting today. Service times will now be at 9:20 AM and 10:40 AM. The church has two locations, 1130 Temple Street and Chuckey-Doak High School.
  • First Christian Church will be accepting mac & cheese during the month of September for the Food Bank.
Monday, September 2, 2019
  • The T. Elmer Cox Genealogical and Historical Library and the Greeneville/Greene County Public Library will be closed today in observance of Labor Day.
  • There will be no mail delivery today in observance of Labor Day and the U.S. Post Office will be closed.
  • The Doak House Museum and the President Andrew Johnson Museum and Library are closed today in observance of Labor Day.
  • Greene County Schools are closed today in honor of Labor Day.
  • Greene County government offices are closed today in observance of Labor Day.

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