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🌱 Greeneville man charged after allegedly nearly hitting off-duty trooper with SUV

Greeneville, Tennessee Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Greeneville! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Greeneville man charged after allegedly nearly hitting off-duty trooper with SUV
  • How will Greeneville’s new four-cent tax hike affect you?
  • Which Greeneville arts groups just landed new state grant funding?

Also on today's calendar: Beginners Watercolor class and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 78 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 80, low: 55.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man Charged After Incident In Parking Lot Involving Off-Duty THP Trooper (wgrv.com) — A Greeneville man has been charged after allegedly driving aggressively in the Marathon parking lot on West Bernard Avenue and nearly hitting an off-duty Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper. Police say the driver spun his tires, backed over a curb, and sped away before being arrested on a felony reckless endangerment charge.
   

2. Greeneville City Council approves budget, four-cent property tax increase on first reading (wjhl.com) — Greeneville’s city council has tentatively approved the 2026–27 budget, including a four-cent property tax increase on first reading, in a 3–1 vote. Major spending boosts city schools, employee pay, the George Clem facility, and debt service, while one alderman urges finding cuts instead of raising taxes. A final vote is set for June 16.
   

3. Lawmakers Announce $72,000 Of Arts Commission Grants In Greene County (wgrv.com) — Several Greene County arts organizations, including Greeneville’s Niswonger Performing Arts Center and the George Clem Multicultural Alliance, have been awarded a combined $72,000 in Tennessee Arts Commission grants for the 2026–27 fiscal year. Local lawmakers say the funding will support tourism, youth opportunities, and cultural programs that benefit Greeneville and surrounding communities. Additional arts grants will be awarded across Tennessee throughout the year.
   

4. Police: Fake Movie Cash Used in Greeneville Pokémon Card Scam (wivk.com) — Greeneville police are investigating after a Facebook Marketplace deal for collectible Pokémon cards at the Greene County YMCA ended with the seller receiving fake “movie money” instead of real cash. Officers have identified a suspect and are reviewing surveillance footage, while reminding residents to be cautious and carefully inspect bills when meeting strangers for online sales.
   

5. Tipton elected to Utrust Board of Trustees (greenevillesun.com) — A familiar Greene County education leader is taking on a new statewide role, as school board chairman Rick Tipton joins the Utrust Board of Trustees starting July 1. Tipton, who previously worked three decades at the federal court in Greeneville, will represent East Tennessee school systems while continuing to champion local students and schools.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone utilize AT&T for their cellular service?
    If so, does the service perform well in Greenville? (Nextdoor Hope and Sun Valley Road)
  • Looking for a company to move a fence.
    No body has returned a call so any leads appreciated (Nextdoor Tusculum Greene)
  • Donaldson Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Material Handler – 3rd Shift in Greeneville. Apply here.
  • Murphy USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier in Greeneville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greeneville here.

Ok Greeneville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Greeneville

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