Greene Technology Center News
Building A Work-Ready Community Since 1973
September 30th-October 4th, 2024 Vol. 3, Ed. 45
Community Resources Update:
If in need of water for consumption that have a condition or disability preventing them from leaving their home could contact the Emergency Management Office at 423-620-8775 or 423-620-8409 to request delivery to their home.
Mayor Morrison shared residents can request a trained team of professionals to help with cleanup of home and/or property at crisiscleanup.org.
The full briefing can be viewed on the Radio Greeneville FB page.
The next Food Distribution (curbside pickup) will be at GHS on Wednesday, October 2, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Water Distribution is on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in Greene County (visit the following link for locations: https://wgrv.com/2024/09/30/water-distribution-begins-with-monday-wednesday-friday-schedule/ ).
Trinity United Methodist Church (524 Tusculum Blvd. 423-638-7521) is accepting donations for the following items today through Wednesday from 9 am to 5 pm. (bottled water, prepackaged snacks, Clorox wipes, diapers, hygiene items, batteries, and pet food). So, if families have needs other than food and water, this may be a source.
The following options are available for people to take showers.
- TA truck stop at exit 36 on Interstate 81 is allowing showers for $5 with proof of residency. Please have parents call first to verify. 423-234-4451
- The Pilot at exit 36 on Interstate 81 is offering free showers with proof of residency. Please have parents call first to verify. 423- 234-0414
- Kingsport YMCA, located at 1840 Meadowview Parkway, Kingsport, TN 37660, is offering showers to Greene County Residents. Please have parents call first to verify. 423-247-9622. Facility Hours Mon. - Fri.: 5:00 am - 9:00 pm, Sat.: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm, Sun.: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- The National Fitness Center in Morristown is offering showers to Greene County residents. It is located at 1950 W Andrew Johnson Hwy, Morristown, TN 37814 (Please have parents call first to verify. 423-317-3337 ). It closes at midnight.
The C.A.R.E. Center also provides showers.
(First Presbyterian has stopped providing showers)
Additional Resources - https://wgrv.com/2024/09/30/list-of-water-supply-distributions-donation-drop-offs/
Water Flow over Nolichucky Dam - https://wgrv.com/2024/09/30/water-flow-over-nolichuckey-dam-was-more-than-niagra-falls/
Calling All GCS Students That Need Help...Please Fill Out This Survey.
Greeneville City School Meals
Sign Up Links Below...
Prepared Meals (Eat at GHS or HH):
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Meal Pickup Survey:
Pickup @ Greenville High School Route
Greene County Student Meals
Free Food Distribution (Times and Locations)
Ways to Help/Volunteer:
American Red Cross of Tennessee
Volunteers needed, sign up at Redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer/urgent-need-for-volunteers.html
DONATIONS
💲 Monetary donations are the best way to help Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee at this time
💲 Please send financial donations to AIDNET of Greene County at PO Box 2622, Greeneville, TN 37744. All donations will stay in Greene County for Long-Term Recovery. AIDNET was established in 2001 for disaster recovery.
💲 Email Wendy Peay at United Way of Greene County, Inc. wendy@unitedwayofgreenecounty.com for more information on how to help.
💧 Drop off items 9-29-24 from 11 am to 5 pm at Trinity United Methodist Church at 524 Tusculum Blvd. Items needed: bottled water, prepackaged snacks, Clorox wipes, diapers, hygiene items, batteries, pet food
💧 Drop off items from 9-30-24 to 10-4-24 from 10 am to 4 pm at Pioneer Park at 135 Shiloh Rd, Tusculum. Items needed: Bottled water, large trash bags, toiletries, new clothes and shoes, non-perishable goods, baby products, cleaning supplies
SHELTERS
Bring personal items with you; a cot & blanket will be provided
🏠 Asbury UMC at 201 S Main, Greeneville; come to the back of the church at the fellowship hall
🏠 St. James Community Center at 3220 St. James Rd, Greeneville
FOOD SERVED
🥪 Three meals a day being served today, 9-29-24 at South Central Elementary School at 2955 TN-107, Chuckey
🥪 CARE Center at 766 W Andrew Johnson Hwy, Greeneville
WATER DISTRIBUTION
Grandview Elementary School at 2891 Hwy 11E, Telford
These Water Points of Distribution will also be open on Sunday, September 29th from 3:00pm-5:00pm
* Greeneville Municipal Airport (PLEASE SEE ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS LOCATION IN THE WATER DISTRIBUTION POST)
* Marathon at Erwin Highway
3685 Erwin Hwy, Greeneville, TN 37743
* Camp Creek Volunteer Fire Department 2136 Camp Creek Road, Greeneville
* South Greene High School
7469 Asheville Highway, Greeneville
* St. James Convenience Center
15 St, James Road, Greeneville