During the 35th Farm City Banquet Monday night , annual awards included:
Robert C. Austin Distinguished Service to Community Award – Ron Metcalfe, who was honored for many years of keeping the community safe and informed of all major happenings with on-the-scene reporting. During Hurricane Helene, the President and CEO of Radio Greeneville spent endless hours keeping citizens informed of all major updates on water, roads and bridges. Under his leadership, Radio Greeneville received the Media Award from the Emergency Management Association for their dedication to the coverage of Helene. Ron has been the voice of WGRV, WSMG and WIKQ for over 30 years. He is Chair of Greene County United Way and serves as foreman of the Greene County Grand Jury, carrying on the legacy of his father. Ron is a third generation recipient of the award. His grandfather Paul O. Metcalfe won it in 2004 and his father Ronnie was presented the honor in 2012.
