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Townsend residents voice opposition to state bill as clash over event center control continues

TOWNSEND, Tenn. (WATE) — A proposed bill in the Tennessee General Assembly has sparked debate between Townsend residents and Blount Partnership. If passed, House Bill 0980 would allow a tourism ...
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State bill sparks debate in Townsend over revenue, sales tax

TOWNSEND, Tenn. (WATE) — A proposed bill in the Tennessee General Assembly that would allow a tourism development authority to de-annex, or remove themselves from a municipality, could have a major ...

Townsend event center sparks tension between Blount Partnership and some city leaders

An event center in Townsend is causing tension between city leaders and the Blount Partnership. The economic support group ...
thedailytimes

State bill could shift oversight of major Townsend festivals

A bill introduced in the Tennessee General Assembly could change the face of Townsend if passed. Entered in the House of Representatives and Senate Feb. 5, the text could allow the Blount Partnership ...
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Townsend, Blount Partnership clash over control of event center

TOWNSEND, Tenn. (WATE) — More information is being divulged regarding a clash between the City of Townsend and a group that ...
thedailytimes

Townsend to vote on resolution opposing deannexation bill

Townsend’s government will vote on a resolution opposing a state bill supported by the Blount Partnership after hearing public comment on Saturday during a special called meeting of the Board of ...
The Boston Globe

After bear kills goat in Townsend, police urge residents to take precautions during encounters

After a black bear allegedly killed a goat in Townsend on Thursday, authorities are urging residents to be prepared for an increase in bear encounters as the population continues to rise and expand ...