Above, Attendees of the Legends Bingo groundbreaking ceremony including county commissioners, GCHS CEO, and Greene County Sheriff Joe Benison

by Barbara Amerson, Office Manager and Reporter

On April 21, 2026, a groundbreaking ceremony was held to usher in the new Legends Bingo facility located on County Road 220 Knoxville. Many local government officials and administrators were present at the event, including Greene County’s mayors, county commissioners, Greene County Hospital’s CEO, and the Greene County Sheriff Department.

Pastor Kim Uhren from Alaska and Pastor Michael Barton were also present to bless the land. Legends President Matt Young delivered the welcome, detailing the amenities and multifaceted purpose of the facility. Alongside the bingo hall, the grounds will encompass an RV Park and a 120-person capacity dining hall. Legends hopes to employ approximately 250 people, providing childcare and full and part-time employment benefits.

Sheriff Benison explained that the erection of the bingo hall is part of his vision to bring more opportunity to Greene County. Benison asserts that bingo proceeds will be allocated to Greene County Hospital, EMS services, Paramount School, scholarships, and more. Benison stated that it’s “time to play ball,” so Greene County can have the “more” that it deserves.