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JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — A property tax increase that would add $225 a year to property taxes for the owner of a $300,000 home is one step closer to approval in Washington County, Tennessee. The county’s budget committee voted 4-0 Monday to recommend a 30-cent increase to the county’s property tax rate. The state just […]

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee speaks at luncheon fundraiser for state Sen. Jon Lundberg Tuesday.

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — Some are concerned that changes to the old Jonesborough courthouse are making it increasingly difficult for veterans to access the services they need. Veterans like Josh Hill visit the new location of the Veterans Services office daily. He calls the office “indispensable.” “They help me get the care I need for […]

ELIZABETHTON — Not too many adults would think there would be any advantage to taking a high school freshman orientation course. Based on what was presented to the students of

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Leaders from Washington County, Johnson City and Jonesborough gathered Thursday morning to discuss their community’s accomplishments and plans as more people move to the area. The State of the City, County, Town! event was held at Grace Meadows Farm in Jonesborough. The event is held every two years and hosted […]

A Gray resident is rallying parents and teachers together in favor of a proposal to move and expand the community's library.Allison Richards said the Gray branc

Washington County officials dedicated the Boones Creek Athletic Complex on April 2. Two softball and two baseball fields are now open for play.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Inaugural games were held Tuesday at Washington County, Tennessee’s new athletic complex in Boones Creek. The Washington County Athletic Fields complex is located next to Boones Creek Elementary School off Highland Church Road. It is comprised of four fields, two softball and two baseball fields. According to a news release […]

Washington County officials plan to officially open the first county-owned athletic complex adjacent to the Boones Creek K-8 School on Tuesday.

Washington County Commissioners deferred action Monday on paying Jonesborough for the upkeep of the grounds at the new Jonesborough K-8 School.