Robert Sorrell

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Award-winning writer, freelance journalist & real estate agent. Six books published and counting. Contact me at [email protected].

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Articles

Swinging bridge has been at Bluff City site since the 1900s

2 days ago | heraldcourier.com | Robert Sorrell

BLUFF CITY, Tenn. — The Sullivan County Commission may vote Thursday on a resolution that would authorize the county to obtain a state grant to repair and potentially replace the Nellie Pratt swinging bridge in Bluff City. The resolution allows the county to apply for, accept and appropriate funds through the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program.
Annexation process expected to be complete by late August

3 days ago | heraldcourier.com | Robert Sorrell

BRISTOL, Tenn. — The Bristol Tennessee City Council last week approved a resolution that sets in motion a series of public hearings for the proposed annexation of property along Beaver Creek Road. Property owner Walter L. Harber is seeking the annexation of two adjacent parcels totaling approximately 3.66 acres into the city. The land, which lies near but is not part of the Fox Meadows subdivision, is being represented by developer Robert Stuart, according to city planner Cherith Young.
Bristol council approves stadium agreement with Boyd Sports, city schools

6 days ago | heraldcourier.com | Robert Sorrell

BRISTOL, Tenn. — The Bristol Tennessee City Council has unanimously approved an updated operations agreement between the city, the Bristol Tennessee City School System, and Boyd Sports as part of the ongoing project to transform Tod Houston Memorial Field into a new, multi-use baseball stadium. The council took action during its regular meeting Tuesday evening, finalizing a deal that outlines how the three parties will share use of the new facility throughout the year.
Bristol Tennessee plans to replace long-missing gateway sign in downtown

6 days ago | heraldcourier.com | Robert Sorrell

BRISTOL, Tenn. — Nearly 12 years after a crash destroyed the city’s gateway sign at State Street and Volunteer Parkway, Bristol Tennessee officials are finally preparing to install a new sign at the busy corner.
Ordinance includes additional annual increases through 2029

1 week ago | heraldcourier.com | Robert Sorrell

BRISTOL, Tenn. — The Bristol Tennessee City Council on Tuesday approved a series of utility rate increases aimed at covering rising costs and avoiding potential state intervention. The changes, which affect water, sewer and solid waste services, come after studies by the Municipal Technical Advisory Service and ongoing discussions among city leaders. City Manager Kelli Bourgeois explained the proposed adjustments during the meeting. “We just need to break even,” said Vice Mayor Vince Turner.
Tenn. General Assembly approves $1M for Bristol skatepark project

1 week ago | heraldcourier.com | Robert Sorrell

BRISTOL, Tenn. — A long-anticipated skatepark project in Bristol received a major boost recently after the Tennessee General Assembly approved $1 million in state funding to support the effort. The funding, secured by State Rep. John Crawford, R-Bristol, and State Sen. Bobby Harshbarger, R-Kingsport, was included in the state’s newly approved $59.8 billion budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year. “I’m proud to help deliver this critical investment for our community,” Crawford said.
Tennessee High, State Liners, city to share revised facility

1 week ago | heraldcourier.com | Robert Sorrell

BRISTOL, Tenn. — The city of Bristol is reviewing an updated operations agreement with Boyd Sports and Bristol Tennessee City Schools as part of a larger effort to transform Tod Houston Memorial Field into a new, multi-use baseball stadium. City Council members are expected to vote on the agreement Tuesday.
Area agencies learning from each other in shared exercise

1 week ago | heraldcourier.com | Robert Sorrell

BRISTOL, Va. — First responders from across the region spent this week in Bristol, Virginia, preparing and training for a possible active shooter situation. The three-day Active Shooter Incident Management (ASIM) course brought together police, fire, EMS, 911 communications and emergency management personnel from a wide range of local agencies.
THP motorcycle event at BMS blends training, competition, charity

1 week ago | heraldcourier.com | Robert Sorrell

BRISTOL, Tenn. — A sea of orange cones and dozens of uniformed officers on motorcycles have filled the parking lot at Bristol Motor Speedway this week, as the Tennessee Highway Patrol hosts the Music City Police Motorcycle Skills & Training Competition. The event, now in its third year at the speedway, has brought together 57 motor officers from 11 agencies across six states, including Tennessee, Virginia, Georgia, South Carolina, Florida and Ohio, according to Sgt.
Blountville observes National Day of Prayer at historic courthouse

2 weeks ago | heraldcourier.com | Robert Sorrell

BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. — On Thursday afternoon, community members gathered outside of the historic Sullivan County Courthouse in Blountville to mark the National Day of Prayer. About 25 people attended the noon ceremony, gathering on the steps, along the sidewalk and on closed state Route 126, and listened to remarks, Scripture readings, prayer and patriotic hymns. Local leaders and pastors led the observance, joining others across the nation in a coordinated day of prayer.