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Hillbilly's Smoky Mountain Diner closes, owner cites utility, regulatory costs
John Scheel had high hopes for his new Texas-style barbecue restaurant, Hillbilly’s Smoky Mountain Diner. It was well ...
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Cocke County tourism increased slightly in 2023
COCKE COUNTY — Tourism in Cocke County increased slightly in 2023, according to state reports. Data released by Tourism ...
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Kelley addresses school funding, safety
The county school system is the largest expense of Cocke County when creating the annual budget. The school system depends on ...
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Police Reports
On Sept. 19 an officer responded to an address for a male in the yard yelling that was unknown to the resident. Upon arrival a male in the ...
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Sheriff Reports
On Sept. 19 deputies came into contact with Daphne Russell, 49, and Shawna Fullington, 54, on a traffic stop. When checking for local warrants, Russell was found ...