Tazewell Local Pulse

Dalton Cook seized the lead on lap three and held off challengers to win Friday's Wolfenbarger Memorial at Tazewell Speedway, banking $8,028 in the...

Tazewell loses a gentle soul in Bill Waller, 84, remembered for his kind heart and helping hand to everyone he could. His greatest joy was his family,...

Isaac’s House Recovery Farm and Community held its ribbon-cutting dedication Saturday, offering TDOC-approved structured housing focused on recovery,...

Asher Hatfield and friends saved a young swimmer at New Tazewell City Pool through quick action.

• Hatfield, a Lincoln Memorial track athlete and...

A New Tazewell man was sentenced August 13 in Claiborne County Criminal Court after pleading guilty to human trafficking for commercial sex acts.
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Thunderstorms Monday afternoon brought strong winds and downpours, downing trees and power lines across East Tennessee.

• Claiborne County reported...

Brenda Sue Hurst, 62, a longtime Tazewell resident, passed away at home on August 12, 2026. She loved spending time with family, watching TV, and caring for her pets Muttsy and Spunky. A Celebration of Life will be announced later.

Tazewell Town Council spotlighted everyday kindness and dedication at its August 11 meeting.

• Public Works employees Edward Hill and Glenn Illig...

Property taxes in Claiborne County are due October through February, with a February 29 deadline to avoid interest.

• Payment options: In person at...

• A boat exploded and caught fire at Cedar Grove Marina on Norris Lake Sunday morning while two people refueled it.
• The passenger suffered burns,...

Noah Smith, 26, beat incumbent Dennis Powers 8,034 to 3,963 in the Republican primary for the 36th District State Rep seat, winning Claiborne County...

Joe Brooks won re-election as Claiborne County mayor on Aug. 6 despite dying in a motorcycle crash on State Route 33 the week prior. His name stayed...

Local dirt track racing shows Tazewell Speedway gaining momentum as Volunteer Speedway steps back.

• The Hunt the Front Super Dirt Series makes its...

Claiborne County educators can apply for up to $5,000 in TVA funding for hands-on STEM projects through September 15.

• TVA is distributing $1.5...

Pat Neely, 82, of New Tazewell passed away August 3, leaving a legacy of service at the Claiborne County Courthouse in the Register of Deeds and Trustees Office and as a longtime member of Duncan Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.

Polls closed at 8 p.m. in Claiborne County, with voters deciding county general races and state/federal primary nominees heading to November. Results will be updated periodically as they come in.

Tazewell resident Donna Joetta Smith, age 67, passed away August 3, 2026. A funeral service is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. at Tennessee Medical Center in New Tazewell.

Waynoka Lynn Roberts Wylie, age 59 and a Tazewell resident, passed away on August 3, 2026. She is remembered locally as she went home to be with her Lord and Savior, surrounded by loved ones.

Claiborne County Sheriff's Department needs help locating 15-year-old Bradford Wren Jr., last seen Monday on Woodvine Road wearing red and black...

Three friendly dogs at Claiborne Animal Shelter in New Tazewell are ready for adoption today.

• Jasmine, an adult Australian Cattle Dog mix, is a...