Coronavirus

Our friends at Clinton Drug Store want you to know that they have “lots” of Covid Vaccine appointments available for all three of the currently-available vaccines. People can register online at www.clintondrugstore.com, but if they do not have access to a computer, they can call 865-457-1421.The Johnson & Johnson vaccine …

(State of Tennessee press release) Tennessee’s Emotional Support Line for Pandemic Stress is adding a new method for people to reach out for help.  The free and confidential line now has the capability to offer assistance via text message. Tennessee healthcare workers, first responders, and all Tennesseans working in education, …

(TDLWD press release) Tennessee workers displaced by the economic disruption caused by COVID-19 can enroll in free online classes to advance their skill set. The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) has partnered with Coursera, one of the world’s leading online learning platforms, to help Tennesseans skill up …

Main Street Baptist Church in Rocky Top is partnering with Munsey’s Pharmacy in Oak Ridge, the Oak Ridge Rotary and the Anderson County EMS, to provide the first round of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine to anyone who wants to receive it this this Saturday. This drive-up and drive-thru vaccination clinic is …

(TDH press release) Tennessee has reached a vaccination landmark of one million Tennesseans being fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Approximately 22 percent have received at least one dose. ‘’We celebrate this milestone and expect to see this number increase as vaccine is more widely available,” said Tennessee Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey, MD, …

Both locations of the Free Medical Clinic in Harriman and Oak Ridge are scheduling appointments for residents of Anderson, Morgan, and Roane counties to get the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, although right now, appointments are only available in Oak Ridge. While COVID-19 vaccines are now available to any adult 16 or …

As of Wednesday, 16 East Tennessee counties can now administer COVID-19 vaccines to all residents aged 16 and older by appointment. Tennessee residents 16 and older can book a vaccine appointment on www.vaccinate.tn.gov. The counties affected by the state’s announcement include the state-managed health departments in Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Claiborne, …

(State press release) Tennessee Governor Bill Lee today announced all Tennessee adults will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccination no later than April 5. Tennesseans aged 55 and older and those in Phase 2 of the state’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan are eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations effective Mar. 18. Governor Lee shared the announcement …

Students in Campbell County will learn virtually next week as their teachers and other staff members receive their second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Depending on the internet situation at home, students will either learn online or will receive a packet of work. Jacksboro Elementary, Caryville Elementary, Campbell County High …

After being canceled due to the pandemic in 2020, the Secret City Festival will return to Oak Ridge this year. Normally held in June, the Secret City Festival is scheduled for September 24 and 25 at Bissell Park in Oak Ridge this year. Organizers said it will feature two days …