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Blountville, Tennessee is located in Sullivan County. Zip codes in Blountville, TN include 37617. More Blountville information.

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Thursday Feb 9 | TriCities.com

Blountville man facing child abuse, child neglect and aggravated child endangerment charges

Toby Edward Douglas, 20, of the 500 block of state Route 75, has been charged with two counts of aggravated child abuse, and one count each of aggravated child neglect and aggravated child endangerment, according to court records filed in Sullivan County.

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Tue Feb 07, 2012

The Daily News

Haslam Plan on Judges Survives Early Challenge

Gov. Bill Haslam's plan for writing the state's judicial selection system into the Tennessee Constitution survived a challenge Tuesday from a fellow Republican in the state House.

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Mon Feb 06, 2012

WCYB

Police Search For Missing Teenager

UPDATE 5:23: The missing teenager has been found. Drew Hinesley is with the family and will have more details tonight on News 5. The Pennsylvania couple reportedly stopped at the Fireworks Store at I-81 at exit 69 in Blountville.

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Sat Feb 04, 2012

WCYB

Voters Continue To Get Valid ID's In Order To Hit Polls In Tennessee

To help residents with the new voter photo ID law in Tennessee - driver's license centers are opening the first Saturday of every month, only for those wanting to get a valid photo on their license or a photo ID card.

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CNN

Walk/Run Against Child Abuse

The Walk/Run Against Child Abuse will be held in Johnson City,TN on March 31,2012. Walker/Runner registration will begin at 8:30 am..the 5k Walk/Run will begin at 10:00 am.

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Wed Feb 01, 2012

WCYB

Tri-Cities Airport Considering Flights To Nashville

The Tri-Cities Regional Airport is talking with a small carrier, which they're not disclosing, to add a scheduled service flight to and from Blountville and Nashville International Airport.

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Wed Jan 25, 2012

WATE-TV Knoxville

Gov. Haslam, speakers want to keep judge appointments

The state's top Republicans want to place a ballot measure before Tennessee voters to eliminate any constitutional questions about the current system for appointing judges.

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Fri Jan 20, 2012

WVLT-TV Knoxville

State orders 54,600 copies of Tennessee Blue Book

Secretary of State Tre Hargett said Friday that the state has ordered 54,600 copies of the official guide to Tennessee government and history.

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The Elizabethton Star

Measure banning income tax passes House

Glen Casada of Franklin was approved 73-17 on Thursday. The companion legislation passed the Senate last year, and Republican Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey of Blountville said he plans to bring it up at the beginning of the next General Assembly.The proposal must now be approved by a two-thirds vote in each chamber of the next Legislature before it's ... (more)

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Wed Jan 18, 2012

Daily Reporter

Plan to fine owners of barking dogs fails

BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. - A failed proposal to fine owners of noisy pooches in Sullivan County might prove to be a hard dog to keep under the porch.

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Tue Jan 17, 2012

WVLT-TV Knoxville

Harwell opposes changes to Tennessee open meetings law

House Speaker Beth Harwell is voicing opposition to efforts to water down Tennessee's open meetings laws and has called on a Republican colleague to drop a bill seeking to make changes to the current rules.

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WVLT-TV Knoxville

Harwell opposes changes to Tennessee open meetings law

House Speaker Beth Harwell is voicing opposition to efforts to water down Tennessee's open meetings laws and has called on a Republican colleague to drop a bill seeking to make changes to the current rules.

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