Fun Fest Lineup, Quarry Controversy, Rx Addicted Babies And More Top Stories

A few of the interesting and important stories you may have missed this week on TimesNews.net* Prominent Kingsport businessman dies unexpectedlyKINGSPORT — Longtime real estate developer Andy Brooks died unexpectedly Monday night from an apparent heart attack.* Fun Fest announces 2015 concert lineupTobyMac will kick off the Fun Fest Sunset Series and The Band Perry will close it, Fun Fest officials announced in a news release.* Mount Carmel mayor unmoved by pleas for reversal of senior center takeoverApproximately 70 senior citizens showed up at Mount Carmel City Hall Tuesday evening to show support for their Senior Citizens Center during the Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting.* Controversy abounds over proposed rock quarry in Lee CountyA request by a Lee County business man to rezone land so a rock quarry can be established has stirred up controversy and forced residents to voice their overwhelming opposition to the proposal.* Racks by the Tracks announces new eventsThis will be a year of many firsts for Racks by the Tracks — first wine tasting event, first 10k race and the first co-headlining concert.