Community Bulletin Board

The Anderson County Volunteer Rescue Squad wants to let the public know that their annual, door-to-door fundraising campaign will begin on Monday, November 2nd. The Rescue Squad has retained the services of professional fundrasing solicitors, who are all registered with the state of Tennessee and have all the necessary permits …

Anderson County Community Action has announced that they will be signing up eligible Anderson County residents for the NEW GREEN commodity cards from Monday, October 26th through Wednesday, November 11th. Everyone must sign up this time around, according to ACCAC. When you come in to sign up, you will need …

(TDCI press release) The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) reminds consumers that Open Enrollment for health insurance coverage in 2021 on the Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) begins Sunday, November 1, 2020. Tennesseans have until Tuesday, December 15, 2020, to enroll, re-enroll or change coverage for the 2021 calendar year. Consumers are …

ASAP of Anderson announced that it and the United Way of Anderson County have teamed up to host a Virtual Opioid Summit: Lunch and Learn from 11:30 am to 1 pm on Friday, October 23rd.The public is invited to attend the Summit, which will bring awareness to the current opioid …

In recognition of International Charity Fraud Awareness Week, Secretary of State Tre Hargett reminds Tennesseans of resources available from his office to help people avoid scams. “The Volunteer State is filled with people who want to support each other and the causes we believe in through charitable giving,” said Secretary …

MEDIC Regional Blood Center announced on Monday that it is now experiencing a critical need for blood types O-Positive and B-Negative as well as blood platelets. You can donate to help meet this need at any of MEDIC’s fixed Regional Donor Centers, or at one their community blood drives. These …

Tennesseans have an opportunity to safely and securely dispose of potentially addictive prescription medications at the upcoming National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.  The event is set for Saturday, October 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at locations across the state.  Take back events offer an opportunity for anyone …

Early voting for the State and Federal Primary and County General election runs Monday to Saturday until Thursday, October 29th. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd. As of Saturday’s close of the polls in Anderson County, a total of 8926 had already cast ballots. Statewide, after the second day of …

By Bob Fowler, Roane State staff writer With the COVID-19 pandemic causing an increase in food insecurity issues, Roane State is taking the next step in making sure students have adequate nutrition. The community college is piloting a new program called “Food Pantry on the Go,” where a mobile food …

Great Smoky Mountains National Park seeks public review of the Wears Valley Mountain Bike Trail System Environmental Assessment (EA) beginning Friday, October 16 through Sunday, November 15. The public is also invited to attend a virtual meeting on Thursday, October 29 at 5:00 p.m. to learn more about this proposal …