Elizabethton announces disaster relief concert for April 26 at High School

The Carter County Commission held a special called meeting on April 4, 2025, to discuss various agenda items, including an upcoming disaster relief benefit concert and several engineering payments related to bridge projects.

The meeting commenced with an enthusiastic announcement regarding the disaster relief benefit concert scheduled for April 26. Attendees were encouraged to invite friends and neighbors, with concert tickets distributed in stacks of five. The concert will take place at Elizabethton High School, starting at 6:30 PM, a change from the previously announced time of 4:30 PM. The speaker emphasized the importance of community participation and urged those who could not use their tickets to return them for redistribution.

Following the concert discussion, the commission moved on to budgetary matters, specifically focusing on payments for engineering work on local bridge projects. The first item addressed was a motion to approve a payment of $48,456.56 to RK and K Engineers for work on Hokey Bridge Number 1. This project is part of a rapid funding initiative for bridge repairs. The motion received a second and was approved without further discussion.

The commission then considered a second payment of $52,056.22 for engineering work on Pokey Bridge Number 2, which also falls under the rapid funding program. This motion was similarly seconded and passed.

Lastly, a motion was made to approve a payment of $22,409.87 to RK and K for engineering work on Long Island Bridge, which is part of the same funding initiative. This motion was seconded and concluded the financial discussions.

In summary, the meeting highlighted the importance of community engagement through the upcoming concert and addressed critical funding for infrastructure improvements in the county. The commission's swift approval of engineering payments reflects a commitment to maintaining and enhancing local transportation infrastructure.