White Pine Business Spotlight: White Pine Books

White Pine Business Spotlight: White Pine Books

Small businesses are a big part of what makes White Pine great! White Pine Books is a family-owned shop that is beloved by readers and collectors. Let’s learn more about this local gem from the owner herself, Betty. What is your business? What services/products do you...
Community Spotlight: White Pine Library

Community Spotlight: White Pine Library

The town of White Pine is excited to launch its Community Spotlight Series, and we’re kicking things off with a look at the White Pine Library. This isn’t just a place for books; under the dedicated leadership of Sarabeth Phillips, who took the helm in...
Meet Adam Wilson, Parks and Recreation Director

Meet Adam Wilson, Parks and Recreation Director

We’re excited to officially introduce Adam Wilson, White Pine’s Parks and Recreation Director. If you’ve been around any of the green spaces in town, at any town events as of late, or have stopped into Town Hall, you’ve probably bumped into...
The History of Douglas Lake

The History of Douglas Lake

Douglas Lake, located at the foothills of The Great Smoky Mountains, is a scenic location with a fascinating history. Today, Douglas Lake is a leisurely place ideal for fishing and boating, but it wasn’t always that way. This manmade body of water was the center of...
What Does a Public Works Department Do?

What Does a Public Works Department Do?

According to the America Public Works Association, “public works is the combinations of physical assets, management practices, policies, and personnel necessary for government to provide and sustain structures and services essential to the welfare and acceptable...
Moving to East Tennessee

Moving to East Tennessee

The number of individuals and families relocating to new cities and states has been on the rise over the last few years. According to data collected by the United States Postal Service, there was a 3.3% increase in permanent address changes between 2019 and 2020 and...