Norris Lake Cleanup – March 22nd: Details

Brad Jones March 13, 2014 Community, News Leave a comment 356 Views

(Submitted) Norris Lake is not only a recreation destination for the people that live on Norris Lake or visit it to boat, camp, ski or swim, it is also a an economic asset for the five counties that contain the lake which are Anderson, Campbell, Claiborne, Grainger and Union. Just like with any other asset, you have to protect your investment. Therefore, the Norris Lake Stakeholders conduct two five county wide clean ups each year.  The next clean up is March 22, 2014.

When:  March 22, 2014 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where:  There are several launch points for the clean up.  The list below includes al the launch points divided by county.  For more information, please call or email the contact person for the launch point that you are interested in.

  • Anderson County
    Contact:  Anderson County Tourism Council-865-457-4547
    Launch Points include Norris Dam State Park, Oak Grove Public Launch, Loyston Point TWRA Public Launch, Sequoyah Marina and Stardust Marina.
  • Campbell County
    Contact: Campbell County Chamber-423-566-0329
    Locations: Cove Lake, Twin Cove Marina, Lake Hollow Lane, Hatmaker Point, Young Park, Goat Rock Bridge, Well Springs, both Davis Creek launch sights and Doakes Pond
  • Union County
    Contact: Union County Chamber-865-992-2811
    Launch Points:  Beach Island, Big Ridge State Park, Helms Ferry/Pinnacle Point, Hickory Star, Norris Shores Marina and Sunset Bay

Trash bags will be provided.  Volunteers are encouraged wear appropriate footwear and bring gloves.

Partners Include:

  • Anderson County Tourism Council
  • Campbell County Chamber of Commerce
  • Claiborne County Chamber of Commerce
  • Grainger County Chamber of Commerce
  • Leave No Trace
  • Norris Lake Marina Association
  • Plan East Tennessee
  • Tennessee Valley Authority
  • Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency
  • Union County Chamber of Commerce

About Brad Jones

BBB Communications Owner/Operator Brad Jones has been part of the company since August 1996. A graduate of Coalfield High School in 1987, Brad later earned his degree from the University of Tennessee College of Communications in 1995, where he was honored with the 1995 Broadcast Production Student of the Year Award. Brad began his broadcasting career while still attending college, working at Shop at Home, Inc. from 1993 to 1995. He later worked at Via TV (RSTV, Inc.) from 1995 to 1996 before doing freelance production work in Nashville. In August 1996, he joined the staff at BBB Communications, where he has remained ever since. In 2001, Brad also spent a short time working as a news photographer for WVLT-TV while continuing his role at BBB TV. In addition to his work in local broadcasting, Brad also works part-time at Jewelry Television and works with Packman Productions on “Rivalry Thursday” during football season. Brad is married to Nicole Jenkins Jones, a 1990 graduate of Oak Ridge High School. Nicole works at Oak Ridge Gastroenterology Associates. Together they have three children: Trevor Bogard, Chandler Jones, and Naomi Jones, along with three grandchildren: Carter Bogard, Lucas Hayward, and Adalynn Reece Bogard.

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