Mountain City NewsLocal news for Mountain City, TN continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Public shares concerns at legislative breakfast- April 28, 2008 "We are looking at avenues to offer assistance for simple tasks to allow our seniors to remain at home." Local business owners, community leaders and many elected officials of Johnson County, alarmed by rising fuel costs, soaring healthcare and the seemingly weak state of the local, state and national economy, ... via Tomahawk Onlinehttp://www.topix.net/city/mountain-city-tn/2008/04/public-shares-concerns-at-legislative-b... Tri-State Growers now open on Wednesday afternoons- April 26, 2008 "This was to better accommodate the large percentage of farmers which made up the bulk of the customer base." For the past 67 years, farmers, gardeners, animal lovers, and general outdoor enthusiasts have flocked into Tri-State Growers on the corner of East Main and Depot Streets, but until now they could not shop the ... via Tomahawk Onlinehttp://www.topix.net/city/mountain-city-tn/2008/04/tri-state-growers-now-open-on-wednesday... Pork Report says state wasted millions- April 24, 2008 "Absolutely, the money is given out. Shucks, they're going to take my $300,000 and give it to someone else. I'm going to make sure my district gets something. I thought it was something really good for my district to get." According to the annual state Pork Report released Wednesday, the state of Tennessee wasted millions of dollars in pork barrel spending last year. via WKRN-TV Nashvillehttp://www.topix.net/city/mountain-city-tn/2008/04/pork-report-says-state-wasted-millions?... Why is Wi-Max in these mountains- April 22, 2008 "It is exciting to see persons who have never had more than dial-up service experience high-speed service for the first time." Wi-Max is a brand new technology that is manufactured by Intel Corporation. It makes wireless internet and telephone service possible for not just some, but most consumers in the rugged, mountainous, and ... via Tomahawk Onlinehttp://www.topix.net/city/mountain-city-tn/2008/04/why-is-wi-max-in-these-mountains?fromrs... Marijuana Can Cause 'Man Boobs' (and Other Things) - Asylum For All Mankind- April 17, 2008 Add A Comment Add A Comment When you enter your name and email address, you'll be sent a link to confirm your comment, and a password.http://www.topix.net/city/mountain-city-tn/2008/04/marijuana-can-cause-man-boobs-and-other... Humane Society facility to open soon; volunteers needed- April 17, 2008 As the Johnson County Humane Society awaits the opening of their new facility, they are reaching out to the community to provide the final piece.http://www.topix.net/city/mountain-city-tn/2008/04/humane-society-facility-to-open-soon-vo... Wildfire burns 261 acres on Doe Mountain- April 17, 2008 On a windy Saturday, April 12, of this year, the excavating firm that is cutting down trees and back-hoeing the naked land on Doe Mountain, whereat a recreational vehicle campground is planned, lit fire to ...http://www.topix.net/city/mountain-city-tn/2008/04/wildfire-burns-261-acres-on-doe-mountai... Image of Force John McCain to Drop Out - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting- April 14, 2008 This little document nicely shows how bad a candidate John McCain is. Not only shouldn't he be elected, he shouldn't even be running! Regardless of whoever else you want to win, you must rule out McCain.http://www.topix.net/city/mountain-city-tn/2008/04/image-of-force-john-mccain-to-drop-out-... |