(Submitted, AC Mayor’s Office press release) Local citizens who regularly visit the Anderson County Senior Center have a variety of opportunities to express their creativity, safely get some exercise, and interact with friends. Painting classes being offered at AC Senior Center (Photo submitted) From crochet and knitting classes, Tennessee history …
Read More »TDOT: Temporary lane closures possible during I-75 work
TDOT wants drivers to be aware of several road projects across the state that may impact your travel plans next week. Here is a look at four that will affect motorists traveling on Interstate 75 in Anderson and Campbell counties. At the bottom of this story, you will find a …
Read More »Several East Tennessee DAs announce ‘313 Initiative’
On Thursday, a group of District Attorneys General from around East Tennessee, including Anderson County’s 7th Judicial District Attorney Dave Clark, announced a joint plan called the “313 Initiative.” Named for the telephone area code that serves the Detroit, Michigan area, the operation, which began in December, is aimed at …
Read More »Roane State Dental Clinic offering free cleanings for kids
(RSCC press release) Free dental cleanings for children ages 4 to 12 are being offered through the end of March at the Roane State Dental Hygiene Clinic. The clinic is located on the first floor of the Coffey/McNally Building on Roane State’s Oak Ridge Branch Campus, located at 701 Briarcliff …
Read More »BBB: Man killed by train in Harriman IDed
(Dudley Evans, BBB-TV) A man was struck and killed by a train last night in Roane County.The incident occurred just after 11 pm Tuesday on the tracks behind Ruby Tuesday in South Harriman when a man, who has now been identified by Harriman Police only as Carl Mathews, with no …
Read More »Norris Religious Fellowship hosting Community Soup Supper
The Norris Religious Fellowship is hosting a Community Soup Supper and inviting everyone to either eat in or drive by on Wednesday, February 8th from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Attendees will have their choice of white bean with ham soup or lentil chicken sausage stew with a salad, bread and …
Read More »Several area football standouts finalize plans for this fall
Wednesday was National Signing Day and several area high school football players made their destinations for next year official. 4A State Champion Anderson County is sending Gavin Noe to the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, while Bryson Vowell will be a Murray State Racer in the fall. Mr. Football …
Read More »AC Chamber Business & Awards Luncheon a Valentine’s Day affair
The Anderson County Chamber of Commerce has announced that it will be hosting its Annual Business & Awards Luncheon on Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14th, from 11 am to 1 pm at the Anderson Campus of Faith Promise Church at 1115 N. Charles G. Seivers Blvd, Suite 4 in Clinton. …
Read More »Roane State Foundation celebrates gift to Pay-It-Forward program
An Oak Ridge business–MS Technology—has donated $1,000 to help support the Roane State Foundation’s Pay-it-Forward Emergency Aid program, which provides assistance to students facing unexpected financial burdens. “We have a history of supporting education in East Tennessee and are pleased to provide this donation,” said Harbans Singla, MS Technology founder …
Read More »2023 Tennessee Elk Quota Hunt applications now available
(TWRA press release) The application period for the 2023 Tennessee Elk Quota Hunt is open now through Feb. 22. Applications are available and accepted at any Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency regional office, TWRA license agent, online at www.gooutdoorstennessee.com or via the TWRA Mobile App. Applications will be accepted until midnight …
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