Rogersville Memorial Day ceremony all about remembering the ultimate sacrifices

"They all died so we can continue to cherish the things that we love — freedom, our country, and our family." — Dennis Elkins

Patriotic pines: Roadside Christmas tree decorator goes red, white and blue for summer

A Hawkins County man who ramped up his roadside Christmas tree decoration efforts last year is expanding his talents even further this week with a patriotic roadside display on those same trees.

New Post 21 commander will be keynote speaker at Rogersville Memorial Day service

"We don't get the participation from our elected like we should. This day wasn't given to us to just have something for ourselves to do. It was given to honor the men and women who gave us these rights we've got now." — American Legion Post 21 Commander Dennis Elkins

Look beyond burgers for Memorial Day cookout

While we often think about traditional fare like cheeseburgers or hot dogs, there are actually plenty of ways to enjoy delicious and nutritious foods at your cookout.

Tuesday Trivia: When was Memorial Day first observed?

The National Moment of Remembrance encourages all Americans to pause wherever they are at 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day for a minute of silence to remember and honor those who have died in service to the nation.

Gas prices fall ahead of Memorial Day weekend

The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel in Tennessee is $2.54, the sixth lowest state average in the nation. That price is 3 cents less than a week ago, 6 cents less than a month ago and 13 cents less than a year ago, AAA reported.

Please don't forget the reasons for Decoration Day and Memorial Day

Decoration Day, around our region, has for generations referred to the day we place flowers on the graves of family and friends — usually at a specific cemetery and perhaps in conjunction with a church’s annual service to honor members who’ve passed. Memorial Day is a national holiday meant to honor veteran’s who died in service to our country.

Nickelsville Days to feature parade, tractor rally, music

If you’re looking for something to do on Memorial Day weekend, Nickelsville Days has you covered. Here is the complete schedule of activities.

Rising gas prices expected to reverse course

Gas prices in Tennessee increased 6 cents last week, but motorists should soon catch a break as Russia and Saudi Arabia express interest in raising oil supply.

PHOTO GALLERY: Rogersville honors fallen soldiers with annual downtown Memorial Day ceremony

The Rogersville American Legion hosted Monday’s annual Memorial Day remembrance in downtown Rogersville in front of the Hawkins County Courthouse, and Hawkins County war memorial where eternal flame is located beside the engraved names of fallen soldiers.

ETSU professor to keynote Memorial Day event

Memorial Day or Decoration Day is a federal holiday to remember the men and women who died while serving in our country's armed forces. Monday’s event will begin at 11 a.m. in Kingsport.

Tennessee gas prices jump 5 cents as national average nears $3

Monday's national average of $2.93 is 6 cents more than a week ago and 58 cents more than this time last year, according to AAA. Tennessee’s average of $2.67 is 5 cents more than a week ago and is the most expensive daily average in more than three years.

Gas prices rise as motorists make Memorial Day plans

Sunday's national average of $2.87 is 53 cents more than this time last year and a 6-cent jump from last week. Tennessee gas prices rose 3 cents during the past week to $2.62 per gallon, the highest daily price since November 2014.

Memorial Day in Rogersville

The Hawkins County Memorial Day observance was held Monday at Town Square, in front of the courthouse, in Historic Rogersville.

State representative Gary Hicks delivered the address. The Cherokee High School NJROTC, under the leadership

TC-MAC Memorial Day service, Kingsport Veterans Memorial

The Tri-Cities Military Affairs Council hosted a Memorial Day service Monday, May 29, 2017 at the Veterans Memorial at J. Fred Johnson Park in Kingsport. During the service members of several of the groups that make up TC-MAC, including the Vietnam