BLOUNT COUNTY, TN – As the autumn months come upon us, Blount Sheriff Department is advising citizens to be mindful. The Dragon Road will see increases in patrolling for road safety. Dragon Precautions Following, Sheriff Berrong acknowledges the traveling road on US 129 called the Dragon being a tourist attraction as well as a hot […]

Blount County, TN – Hispanic Heritage month is from September 15th – October 15th this year. Tennesseans can find the representation right at home. Since 1968, America has been expanding diversity and celebrating the Spanish Heritage. According to the United States Census Bureau, the original Hispanic Heritage was a week until President Ronald Reagan issued […]

BLOUNT COUNTY, TN – Blount County Sheriff Department is urging residents to be aware of an imposter scamming victims out of money. The scammer is posing as a federal officer and “bilking” residents for money. On September 12th, 2022, Blount County deputies responded to a victim of the scammer. According to the police report, the […]

BLOUNT COUNTY, TN – A Blount County pilot has been pronounced dead after fatal helicopter crash in western Kentucky. Search crews found the helicopter Monday afternoon in Mammoth Cave National Park. Following, David Stone left an airport in St. Louis on September 3rd, 2022. The pilot had been planning to refuel in Glasglow, Kentucky before […]

BLOUNT COUNTY, TENNESSEE – The Ruth and Steve Workforce is a new extension of Pellissippi College.  Blount County’s endeavor is not only cooking up new recipes; it’s also cooking up new career opportunities for workforce enrollees! Following, Pellissippi Community College cut the ribbon recently for the Ruth and Steve West Workforce Development Center. The former […]

BLOUNT COUNTY, TN – The Blount County PRIDE Community faced backlash from local protesters today on July 30, 2022. The protests gathered across the street to “sing their song.” Pastor Ken makes view statements below for FetchYourNews. To begin, Pastor Ken Peters from Lenior City and works for the Patriot Church. Statements He said,” I […]

Blount County, TN – There have been local concerns about primary ballot and Blount County parties have shared views on importance of upcoming elections. Differences in Elections To begin, there has been collective confusion about the length of this ballot and the significance of this primary compared to the last one. Why is the ballot […]

Blount County, TN – According to Congressman Tim Burchett’s office, authorities are working to investigate threatening calls from a Blount County commissioner. Following, Tim Burchett’s Chief of Staff has reached out to the Sheriff Department for aid on investigation and safety precautions. Statements FetchYourNews has since reached out to Congressman’s office and Sheriff Department for […]

BLOUNT COUNTY, TN – The Blount County Sheriff’s office is investigating a shooting that happened on July 10, 2022. Blount County Police Department is asking for public assistance on any known crime leads. According to the police report, the gun violence occurred at 3:45 a.m. on Singleton Station Road near Continental Drive. Five individuals are […]

MARYVILLE, TN –   Three arrests were made for catalytic converter theft. Eyewitness claims that suspicion was raised when red sedan was parked at church on Calderwood Drive in Blount County. Dispatchers were called to the scene after midnight on June 8th, 2022. Police Report According to the police report, officers were dispatched to a church […]

Blount County, TN – The Townsend Walkers Catfish Restaurant caught fire and deemed total loss early Monday and resulted in six firefighters that experienced heat exhaustion. Popular Restaurant Catches Fire Hence, the firefighters were already out for hours during 4th of July celebrations. While preparing for fireworks Townsend Fire Department received the call about the […]

Nashville, TN – The House 0978 and Senate Bill 1610 rolls into full effect today on July 1st, 2022; despite Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee having strong reservations and refusing to sign it. Advocates for the homeless are not happy with the passing of the bill. Earlier, in March a Bill was drafted that criminalizes camping […]