KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – A Kingsport business owner says he is not alone in the hunt for employees. So, he decided to think outside the box. Jonathan Russell welcomes people who have struggled to find work because of their appearance or their past. Russell told News Channel 11 that he believes people deserve a second chance.

Traffic lines up at the Kingsport Chick-fil-A Monday afternoon. The restaurant will close temporarily sometime this year to allow for construction of a new one at the same location. The project is expected to take two months. KINGSPORT — The Chick-fil-A on East Stone Drive will soon be completely demolished as a new restaurant is built, according to plans obtained by the Kingsport Times News.

Officials with Firehouse Restaurant and Morris-Baker Funeral Home partnered on Monday to serve a barbecue lunch to emergency first responders in the region. Pictured, from left, are Tom Seaton, owner of Firehouse Restaurant, holding his grandson; Justin Seaton of Firehouse Restaurant; Johnson City Fire Chief David Bell; and Preston McKee, president and funeral director of Morris-Baker Funeral Home.

Chef Jordan Greene is proud to bring Brumley’s Famous Chicken Salad Croissant back to the menu. Chef Jordan Greene is offering up a new menu selection at Brumley’s Restaurant and Lounge, including these two desserts, Sunshine’s Banana Split and a Blackberry Sorbet. Brumley’s Famous Chicken Salad Croissant has returned.

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. ( WJHL) – Members of the Elizabethton community came out to enjoy the weather and some art in the park on Sunday. The City of Elizabethton Parks and Rec Department hosted Chalk Art in the Park. The event took place from 2 to 5 p.m. and guests were encouraged to turn imperfections in sidewalks, basketball courts or anywhere else into temporary works of art, according to a Facebook post.

Diners can enjoy a meal on a classic dining car in Jonesborough, Tenn., courtesy of Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society & Museum. Classic railroad dining cars are repurposed for stationary service by Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society & Museum for diners to enjoy a meal. Diners can enjoy a meal on a classic dining car in Jonesborough, Tenn., courtesy of Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society & Museum.