Anderson County Government offices, including the Senior Center and government satellite offices, will be closed Friday, December 23rd and Monday, December 26th for Christmas. All offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, December 27th. The county’s trash convenience centers will be closed on Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24th. However, the …
Read More »No lane closures on state roads for Christmas, New Year’s holidays
(TDOT) Road construction won’t delay travelers during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is once again halting all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. No temporary lane closures will be allowed for construction …
Read More »First Day Hikes will ring in new year across the state
(TN State Parks) Tennessee State Parks will ring in the New Year with the annual First Day Hikes on Jan. 1 in parks across Tennessee. The hikes are for all ages and abilities and will be held at nearly all of the 57 state parks. Hikers are also encouraged to …
Read More »Busy times at RTPL
Here is a look at some of the upcoming events and programs at the Rocky Top Public Library. This afternoon (12/15) and every Thursday at 4 pm, bring the kids out for “Full STEAM Ahead,” a program featuring fun activities centered around Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics, or STEAM. …
Read More »BBB unveils parade schedule
Our partners at BBB-TV have announced the replay schedule for several of the area’s Christmas Parades. The Weekend Replay Schedule is as follows: Thursday, 8 pm…Harriman Friday, 7 pm…Oak Ridge 8:10 pm…Clinton 9:03 pm…Kingston 9:56 pm…Harriman Saturday, 2 pm…Oak Ridge 3:10 pm…Clinton 4:03 pm…Harriman 9:00 pm…Oak Ridge
Read More »Hikes in Oak Ridge, Norris planned for New Year’s Day
The UT Arboretum Society is offering a New Year’s Hike at the Arboretum, located at 901 South Illinois Avenue in Oak Ridge, on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Hikers will meet at 9am at the UT Arboretum Auditorium and be greeted by fellow hikers and offered coffee, hot chocolate and snacks. …
Read More »Live Nativity set for next week at Little Ponderosa
Another favorite holiday tradition returns to Anderson County next week when the Little Ponderosa Zoo & Rescue presents its annual Christmas event, a Live drive-thru Nativity, on Tuesday, December 20th beginning at 6 pm. Admission is free, but donations are always welcome and appreciated. The staff and management of the …
Read More »Oliver Springs Parade is Saturday
The holiday parade season in Anderson County will come to a close this weekend, when the town of Oliver Springs holds its annual Christmas parade on Saturday, December 17th at 6:00 pm.
Read More »Christmas in the Park returns Friday
The annual Christmas in the Park event returns to Norris Dam State Park on Friday, December 16th from 5:30 to 9 pm. Enjoy this family-friendly holiday event at Norris Dam State Park. Meet Santa at the Rice Gristmill and browse through the gift shop. There will be live music in …
Read More »RAM Clinic in Knoxville Jan. 13-15
(RAM press release) Remote Area Medical (RAM) will hold a free, three-day clinic on January 13-15. RAM will be set up at the Jacob Building, located at 3301 E. Magnolia Ave., Knoxville, TN 37914 for three days only. All RAM services are free, and no ID is required. Free dental, …
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