Dozens of people voice concerns about tensions over Townsend Event Center

Townsend demonstration opposes deannexation bill in state legislature

A collection of protesters gathered outside the Townsend Event Center on Saturday along Lamar Alexander Parkway. Organizers said their goal was to preserve the city’s oversight of festivals.

Dozens of people voice concerns about tensions over Townsend Event Center

Saturday afternoon, dozens of people in Townsend and others throughout Blount County met to talk about the tensions in the city over the event center.

Garland residents voice concerns

During Tuesday night’s commissioners meeting in Garland, many residents spoke up about issues they were having with the town. One resident, Antonio Garcia, voiced his concerns about allegedly being ignored in his pursuit to fill an empty seat on the board. “I’m coming before you today on behalf of the open seat of commissioner,” said Garcia, addressing the board. “I have been requesting that… Source