Community Bulletin Board

(US Census Bureau-Tennessee, staff reports) The 2020 Census is happening now. Responding to the census is easy, it’s confidential and it’s important. An accurate count of our growing community will bring more of our federal tax dollars back to Tennessee to fund services that we all use – from roads …

(TN Secretary of State press release) Secretary of State Tre Hargett announces a new statewide campaign to recruit poll officials for the August 6 State and Federal Primary and County General Election. Tennesseans can apply now to join the campaign, Be a Patriot. Become a Poll Official.“Poll officials are the backbone …

(MEDIC press release) MEDIC Regional Blood Center is kicking off the Save Our Summer Campaign that will run from now through August 31. The kickoff for the campaign begins amid a critical need for O Positive, O Negative and A Positive blood types. The Save Our Summer Campaign is meant …

(RSCC press release) Roane State Community College is launching a new initiative called “Let’s Talk Tuesdays” in order to get students the in-person assistance they need while campuses are operating remotely or with limited access.  College representatives will be set up in campus parking lots each Tuesday during the month …

(TN State Parks press release) Tennessee State Parks are offering volunteer events at all 56 state parks and two state natural areas, most on Saturday, June 27, for Tennessee Promise scholars to fulfill their community service hours.  “We are pleased once again to be involved in the Tennessee Promise program,” …

(ORPW press release) The citywide household trash pick-up program in Oak Ridge will begin Monday, June 8th. Household rubbish, old appliances, and minor remodeling materials will be picked up. City collection efforts will follow the accompanying schedule as closely as possible.  Residents have always been very cooperative, and we ask …

The City of Clinton is joining the The Anderson County Chamber of Commerce to help promote their Shop Local Campaign. The Chamber says that if you are looking for a way to support our local small business community, you can advertise for its “Shop Local” campaign. If you are willing …

As of Monday, June 1st, the Anderson County Health Department now has revised its COVID-19 testing hours. Testing is still being offered on a drive-thru basis with no appointment necessary at the Health Department facility on North Main Street in Clinton, but now there are new hours. Testing in Anderson …

The Anderson County Library Board will hold a special meeting on Thursday, June 4th, at 4:00 p.m., to discuss the re-opening procedures for the libraries.   Due to the COVID-19 social distancing rules, this meeting will be held electronically, via Zoom.  The public is welcome to attend all meetings. Anyone wishing to …

LaFollette Librarian Nancy Green has announced plans for reopening the library effective today (June 1st). Limited Operation hours to the public will be Mon.-Fri. 9 am to 4 pm .  The library will be closed on Saturdays.  Staff will work regular hours and will use the time to clean and …