Northeast Tennessee Association of Realtors

Soft townhome sales throw shade on region’s June housing report

“Don’t be fooled by closings numbers. The housing market in the 11-county region monitored by NETAR continues to set new sales and price records,” NETAR President Karen Randolph said. “Falling mortgage rates and a growing local jobs market are keeping consumer confidence high when it comes to real estate.”

Jul 18, 2019 at 5:30 PM

Branch Family Justice Center

Otis Thornton named new Branch House executive director

Branch House Family Center is a collaborative community advocacy center that helps survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault begin the healing process from a position of safety and support. Branch House coordinates free services for survivors and provides assistance for meeting immediate and long-term needs, including medical and legal assistance.

Updated Jul 18, 2019 at 1:19 PM

Many people have requested the recipe for Johnny's Best Potato Salad over the years. If you make it, use the right ingredients, and store it in vintage Tupperware.

J. H. OSBORNE

Sour cream and dill potato salad a great summertime comfort food

This is one of my most-requested recipes and it is especially good in spring and summer when “new” potatoes are in season.

Jul 14, 2019 at 8:30 PM

Tuesday Trivia

Hot dogs! Get your hot dogs!

On Thursday, Americans will eat an estimated 150 million hot dogs as they celebrate Independence Day, according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council. That’s enough to stretch from Washington, D.C., to Los Angeles more than five times.

Jul 2, 2019 at 1:28 PM

Scott County

New program offered for Scott County farmers

The Scott County Soil & Water Conservation District is offering to pay 100 percent on a water system on Scott County farms, at a cost of up to $100,000 if the producer qualifies.

Jun 21, 2019 at 6:30 PM

Sunday Stories

Scrapbook Showcase: My Brother's Garden

Today's Scrapbook Showcase features an amazing assortment of lilies from the garden of Douglas Prewett. The photos were submitted by his sister, Rebecca Prewett Wilkinson who says she's so proud of her brother's garden. Share your favorite photos

Jun 18, 2019 at 4:30 PM

Northeast Tennessee Association of Realtors

May home sale closings down, but average sales price second best in 11 years

There were 727 closings last month – 664 on single-family homes (down 3.9 percent) and 63 on townhome and condominium sales (up 12.5 percent). The average single-family home resales price was $182,378, up 2.5 percent and the average townhome/condo resale price was $128,291, down 0.3 percent from May last year.

Jun 15, 2019 at 9:00 AM

Visit Kingsport made a national announcement in May 2018 ‘reclaiming’ the Model City’s place in history as ‘the home of the Original Long Island Iced Tea.’ That notion did not sit well with some folks in New York. The tiebreaker in the year-long Long Island Iced Tea battle is set for tonight in National Harbor, Maryland.

Long Island Iced Tea

Final battle in Long Island Tea competition set for today

The championship Long Island Iced Tea battle between the Northern Long Islanders from New York and the Southern Long Islanders from Kingsport is scheduled for today on neutral ground in Maryland. Visit Kingsport will show the contest via livestream at ““Evening at the Market” Thursday evening at the Kingsport Farmers Market.

Jun 13, 2019 at 9:02 AM

From left, Kingsport City Manager Jeff Fleming, state Rep. John Crawford, Alderwoman Jennifer Adler, Eastern Eight Executive Director Sherry Trent, Vice Mayor Mike McIntire and Katie Moore of the Tennessee Housing Development Agency were on hand for a check presentation that will build eight affordable homes in the Tri-Cities.

Tennessee Housing Development Agency

Here comes affordable housing

Eastern 8 was one of just two Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) statewide that received HOME CHDO grants during the recent FY 2019 Fall Grant Mini Round.

Jun 8, 2019 at 12:00 PM

Avocados are one of three produce items to consider adding to your summer shopping list.

Tastes

Produce picks for your summer shopping list

Lifestyle habits that include nutritious food choices and physical activity play a strong role in overall health.

Jun 5, 2019 at 4:30 PM

Sunday Stories

Scrapbook Showcase: Garden View

Today’s Scrapbook Showcase features signs of spring on the Asbury Place Baysmont campus in Kingsport. The photos were taken and submitted by Nancy V. Knight as signs of spring were cropping up all around her earlier this year.

“It’s so nice

Jun 3, 2019 at 8:30 PM

Steven Jones (left) is shown here with his wife, Ginny, and their middle son, Jason, and his family.

Kingsport

Locals to be featured on HGTV’s "Beach Hunters”

Jason Jones – along with his wife, Brittany, and children, Austen and Andrew – will search for a new vacation home on HGTV’s popular show, “Beach Hunters.” His parents, Steven and Ginny Jones of Kingsport, will also be featured in the episode.

Jun 3, 2019 at 2:30 PM

Tuesday Trivia

Tuesday Trivia: Avoid water illnesses this swimming season

"The best way to prevent illnesses associated with swimming is to keep germs out of our swimming areas,” said TDH Medical Epidemiologist Mary-Margaret Fill, MD.

May 28, 2019 at 7:30 AM

Asteroid

Nearly mile-wide 'double asteroid' to pass Earth's vicinity tonight

This asteroid, named 1999 KW4, is an Aten-type space rock, meaning that its orbit brings it between the orbits of Venus and Earth and will actually cross Earth’s orbit.

May 25, 2019 at 2:00 PM