AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Benton Tennessee. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/benton-tn 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/benton-tn https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Tue, 21 May 2024 13:59:52 -0500 Shine up and show them off! Bring your Jeeps, 4X4, and all off roads for the annual Sugarloaf Jeep and 4X4 event of the year. Different categories for https://www.americantowns.com/news/sugarloaf-festival-2023-31604790-benton-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/sugarloaf-festival-2023-31604790-benton-tn.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The Tennessee Republican Party Presents their 45th Annual Statesmen's Dinner It is with great pride we announce Governor Tate Reeves as the keynote https://www.americantowns.com/news/45th-annual-statesmens-dinner-31388721-nashville-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/45th-annual-statesmens-dinner-31388721-nashville-tn.html Clubs and Organizations Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Democratic primary candidates for governor, JB Smiley Jr. and Dr. Jason Martin, took the stage at UTC on Thursday night with Mr. Smiley saying https://www.americantowns.com/news/tennessee-governor-candidate-says-governor-bill-lee-is-the-epitome-of-failed-leadership-31401256-kenton-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/tennessee-governor-candidate-says-governor-bill-lee-is-the-epitome-of-failed-leadership-31401256-kenton-tn.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Blackburn On Fox Business: Big Tech Is Letting Child Predators Track Children WASHINGTON, D.C. –  During her Fox Business https://www.americantowns.com/news/blackburn-on-fox-business-big-tech-is-letting-child-predators-track-children-31417226-kingsport-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/blackburn-on-fox-business-big-tech-is-letting-child-predators-track-children-31417226-kingsport-tn.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Blackburn, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Incentivize Investment in Defense-Focused Small Businesses WASHINGTON, D.C. https://www.americantowns.com/news/blackburn-colleagues-introduce-bipartisan-bicameral-legislation-to-incentivize-investment-in-defensefocused-small-businesses-31417230-lancing-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/blackburn-colleagues-introduce-bipartisan-bicameral-legislation-to-incentivize-investment-in-defensefocused-small-businesses-31417230-lancing-tn.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Blackburn, Colleagues Legislation Addresses Pilot Shortage WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Lindsey Graham https://www.americantowns.com/news/blackburn-colleagues-legislation-addresses-pilot-shortage-31417236-macon-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/blackburn-colleagues-legislation-addresses-pilot-shortage-31417236-macon-tn.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Bipartisan Bill To Establish Memorial Commemorating Efforts Of Women On The Home Front During WWII Clears Senate Committee WASHINGTON, D.C. https://www.americantowns.com/news/bipartisan-bill-to-establish-memorial-commemorating-efforts-of-women-on-the-home-front-during-wwii-clears-senate-committee-31417239-hampshire-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/bipartisan-bill-to-establish-memorial-commemorating-efforts-of-women-on-the-home-front-during-wwii-clears-senate-committee-31417239-hampshire-tn.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 ICYMI-Hagerty Joins The Evening Edit on Fox Business to Discuss the Biden Administration’s Recession Spin and Failed Energy Policies https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymihagerty-joins-the-evening-edit-on-fox-business-to-discuss-the-biden-administrations-recession-spin-and-failed-energy-policies-31417243-watauga-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymihagerty-joins-the-evening-edit-on-fox-business-to-discuss-the-biden-administrations-recession-spin-and-failed-energy-policies-31417243-watauga-tn.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Hagerty Secures Agreement for House Passage of Semiconductor Regulatory Relief Legislation and Supports Advancing Chips Bill https://www.americantowns.com/news/hagerty-secures-agreement-for-house-passage-of-semiconductor-regulatory-relief-legislation-and-supports-advancing-chips-bill-31417247-tallassee-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/hagerty-secures-agreement-for-house-passage-of-semiconductor-regulatory-relief-legislation-and-supports-advancing-chips-bill-31417247-tallassee-tn.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 ICYMI-Hagerty Joins America Reports on Fox News to Discuss the Biden Administration’s Approach to China WASHINGTON—United States https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymihagerty-joins-america-reports-on-fox-news-to-discuss-the-biden-administrations-approach-to-china-31417248-vanleer-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymihagerty-joins-america-reports-on-fox-news-to-discuss-the-biden-administrations-approach-to-china-31417248-vanleer-tn.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 ICYMI—Hagerty Joins Cavuto: Coast to Coast on Fox Business to Discuss Chip Manufacturing in the U.S. WASHINGTON—United States Senator https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymihagerty-joins-cavuto-coast-to-coast-on-fox-business-to-discuss-chip-manufacturing-in-the-us-31417251-saltillo-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymihagerty-joins-cavuto-coast-to-coast-on-fox-business-to-discuss-chip-manufacturing-in-the-us-31417251-saltillo-tn.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Margie Quin as Commissioner for the Tennessee Department of https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-lee-announces-leadership-transition-at-department-of-childrens-services-31419975-nashville-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-lee-announces-leadership-transition-at-department-of-childrens-services-31419975-nashville-tn.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced more than 40 independent schools, pending approval, have committed to make seats https://www.americantowns.com/news/tennessee-schools-pledge-robust-support-for-esa-implementation-this-school-year-31419976-nashville-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/tennessee-schools-pledge-robust-support-for-esa-implementation-this-school-year-31419976-nashville-tn.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 PULASKI, TN — The physician campaigning to succeed Tennessee’s governor advocates “cannabis” legalization, state acceptance of https://www.americantowns.com/news/martin-advocates-for-education-health-care-weed-legalization-31420786-pulaski-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/martin-advocates-for-education-health-care-weed-legalization-31420786-pulaski-tn.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON ­– Representatives Steve Cohen (TN-09), Jesús G. “Chuy” García (IL-04), and Jamie Raskin (MD-08), along 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